Jun 08, 2009

Red, White & Boom - Presented by Lance

Red, White and Boom! 2009 presented by Lance will bring wholesome family fun to Uptown Charlotte for our nation’s birthday.

Sponsors and partners in the event, which includes the evening fireworks display over Uptown’s eastern sky include Lance, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), 96.9 The Kat, WKKT, and Charlotte Center City Partners.

“We believe this year, more than ever, our community needs a free July 4th celebration,” says Robert Krumbine, Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Center City Partners. “It’s a Charlotte tradition enjoyed by families for more than three decades. We are fortunate to have strong partnerships to make this community event possible.”

Tom Ingram, Brand Director for Lance, echoed Krumbine’s sentiments. “Lance has a long heritage in the Charlotte community, and we are proud to sponsor an event that not only celebrates America, but also brings families and friends together” said Ingram.

The fireworks are being staged from the Central Piedmont Community College campus. Some streets around the campus will close at 8:00pm to accommodate the fallout zone, so expect traffic delays in that area. Streets will reopen immediately following the show.

Red, White and Boom! 2009 presented by Lance fireworks show will be approximately 20 minutes long. The show begins at 9:30pm (weather and fire department clearance permitting). The show will be synched to a music track that will be heard exclusively on 96.9 FM WKKT, The Kat and played live at all viewing venues.

The show can be viewed from a variety of locations around the city. If you are in the eastern part of the city and you can see the skyline, chances are, you can see the fireworks display.

There is ample parking in Uptown Charlotte, but on-street parking will be not be allowed to avoid restricting traffic lanes as fireworks viewers drive in and out of the city.

Throughout the year, Charlotte Center City Partners brings events and activities to the center of the city, including Art & Soul of South End, Blues, Brews and BBQ, First Night Charlotte, the RBC Centura Street Party and the Center City Green Market.

Please visit our websites at CharlotteCenterCity.org, FindYourCenter.com or HistoricSouthEnd.com for event and general information.

Categories: Lifestyle, Charlotte Center City Partners, Arts & Entertainment