Sylva's 11th annual Fireworks Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Bridge Park. This is also part of the 16th season of Concerts on the Creek.
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the band Gotcha Groove to the stage for a performance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. They are one of the southeast's finest bands. They will perform classic hits, pop favorites, R&B, Motown, soul and beach music.
Fireworks are presented this year by the Jackson County Commissioners and the event is organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks should begin at dark immediately after the concert, approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from various locations throughout downtown Sylva and the immediate surrounding areas.
"We could not possibly have fireworks in Sylva the last 11 years without the help and support of our friends at the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Permitting Office (Tony Elders and Doug Painter), Jackson County Commissioners, and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department," said Chamber Executive Director Julie Donaldson. "Most importantly, the fireworks the last 10 years have been provided by our friends, members and partners/sponsors in the community"
This year, those partners are:
Platinum:
Harris Regional Hospital
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Diamond:
iHeart Radio/KISS Country FM 99.9
Mountain Credit Union
Stanberry Insurance
Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air
Western Carolina University
Gold:
BalsamWest
Champion Credit Union
Duke Energy
Jackson County Economic Development
Pepsi Cola
Rodgers Brothers Restaurant
Service-Men Home Service Group
Silver:
Andy Shaw Ford
Blossman Gas
Brown Haven Homes
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Ridenour & Goss Law Office
ServisFirst Bank
Southwestern Community College
State Farm Insurance-Charles Wolfe Agency
"We cannot thank these partners enough for their support of the chamber and their valuable part in providing a first class July 4 event for Sylva," Donaldson added.
In addition to music and fireworks, the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department will be providing children's activities from 4-8 p.m.
Concerts on the Creek finished No. 6 in the USA Today's Top 10 Best Outdoor Concert Series events for 2024.
These events are free with donations encouraged. Everyone is welcome. Dogs must be on a leash. No smoking, vaping, coolers or tents allowed. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food and beverage vendors on site.
For more information, please contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 828-586-2155, visit our Facebook page, or visit us online at www.mountainlovers.com.
Food trucks and beverage vendors will be on site as well.
"Don't miss the very beginning of the event at about 6:25 p.m., as the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard will be presenting the flags for the National Anthem in a very special ceremony," added Kelly Donaldson, Assistant Director of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. "This is always a powerful highlight of the event evoking lots of patriotic emotions."
For more information, please contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 828-586-2155 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.mountainlovers.com.
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