It's hard to believe summer is flying by and July is soon approaching. With the Fourth coming up, grills will be firing up, beach trips will be made, and you'll understandably be wondering, "Where can I watch fireworks near me?" In 2015 and 2016 we covered firework shows across the state, and this year our list will help you make the most out of the most 'Merica holiday there is.

1. North Carolina 4th of July Festival, Southport

As the largest 4th of July celebration in North Carolina, the sleepy coastal town of Southport transforms into a Fourth of July wonderland. Each year over 50,000 people head to Southport for the amazing Patriotic Parade, a Shag Dancing Contest, Big Band performances, waterfront music, and of course an incredible fireworks show to end the fun-filled weekend. This small maritime community has celebrated the 4th in grand fashion for over 200 years, and this year is the perfect time to visit!

2. Fun Fourth Festival, Greensboro

In its 43rd year, the Fun Fourth Festival starts off with a Monday night block party offering plenty of food and drink vendors, live music and plenty of dancing. Tuesday starts off with the Fun Fourth Street Festival - an iconic part of this event. There will be five areas with live performances, vendors, interactive games and plenty to see and do! The night ends with a bang during the Patriot Fireworks Concert at First National Bank Stadium. If you're in the Piedmont area, this is a great way to celebrate the 4th in a grand, fun way!

3. Chapel Hill Fourth of July Celebration

This small college town was noted by Travel + Leisure as one of America's Top Ten Best Towns for July Fourth Celebration. The annual event takes place at Kenan Memorial Stadium with a pie eating contest, face painting, animal balloons and games for the little ones, music and of course a spectacular fireworks show. It's advised to get there a bit early to make sure you get the best seat for viewing the show!

4. SkyShow Charlotte

SkyShow certainly lives up to its name. Taking place at the BB&T Ballpark in the heart of Uptown, city goers , visitors, those viewing from rooftop bars or even nearby Ink and Ivy are treated to one of the best firework shows in the area. Festivities begin in the afternoon with a street party, kids games, prize giveaways, live music and food trucks. For baseball fans, the fireworks start following the Team USA V Team Cuba game. If you get there early enough, you can even score a seat at nearby Romare Bearden Park.

5. Mile High Fourth of July

While only in its 2nd year, the mountain towns of Banner Elk and Beech Mountain have teamed up to offer an unforgettable experience. The five day extravaganza includes Beech Mountain's 47th annual Roasting of the Hog on July 1st and Banner Elk's Fourth of July festival and parade on the 4th. The pig pickin' and fireworks take place atop Beech Mountain at more than a mile high - 5,506 feet. BBQ is served at 6 p.m. with fireworks starting at dark.

Burke County Fireworks

• Valdese 2017 Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display will take place on June 30, 2017 in conjunction with Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series.
• Red, White and Bluegrass, Downtown Morganton, July 1-4
• Ingles Independence Day Celebration July 4, 2-10 p.m. Pack Square Park downtown Asheville
• Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie, July 4 9 p.m.
• Harrisburg Fourth of July Festival, Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Charlotte Motor Speedway 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
• 4th of July Fireworks Off the Pier, July 4, 9 p.m.; Bogue Inlet Pier, Emerald Isle
• Kings Mountain Patriotic pre-fireworks performance and fireworks show, 211 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain
• Fort Bragg's 4th of July Celebration, July 4 3-10 p.m. Main Post Parade Field
• 25th Annual Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 12-9 p.m. Historic Corolla Park, Corolla
• Fireworks over the Outer Banks - Avon Pier on Hatteras Island, Nags Head Fishing Pier, Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, Roanoke Sound in Manteo
• Dash Baseball Game and Fireworks July 4
• Lewisville Independence Day Celebration, Shallowford Square, 6 p.m.
• Sky Scream Fireworks Show and Block Party, Emerald Pointe 9 p.m.
• 4th of July Festival U.S. National Whitewater Center
• Celebrate America Fireworks Show, Carowinds, July 4
• Charlotte Symphony, Symphony in the Park at South Park, Saturday July 2nd gates open 5 p.m.
• Davidson Independence Day Celebration, July 4
• Fourth Fest, Village of Pinehurst, July 4
• Pre-Independence Day Fireworks, July 3, 6:30 p.m.; Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Gazebo, Carolina Beach
• City of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, 6-10 p.m.; downtown Wilmington
• 2017 Base Fest, July 4, 3:30 p.m.; W.P.T. Hill Field, Camp Lejeune
• July 4th Freedom Festival July 4, 3-10 p.m.; Onslow Pines Park, Jacksonville
• Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, July 4 2-11 p.m. Morehead High School Panthers Stadium, Eden
• Freedom Fest, Bryson City, July 4
• Fourth of July Parade, Pie Eating Contest, Fireworks - Mount Airy...TBA
• Waxhaw 4th of July Festival, July 2, downtown Waxhaw
• Independence Day Weekend Celebration on the Lake, July 1, 6:30-10 p.m.; Satterwhite Point at Kerr Lake, Henderson

We'll continue to update this list as more firework shows are announced! Which ones will you be attending? Are there any we should add to the list?