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How to end your summer with a bang

August 23, 2024 • 
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Fireworks going off on a baseball field in the middle of downtown Charlotte.

Batter up for a night of back-to-back fireworks this holiday weekend.

Photo provided by the Charlotte Knights

Summer’s winding down, but there’s still time to cheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on the Nashville Sounds.

Enjoy these explosive promos + theme nights all weekend:

  • Back-to-back-to-back fireworks | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1
  • Live music + Margaritaville Night | Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Family Funday + Villain Night (hang out with your favorite villains as they take over Truist Field) | Sunday, Sept. 1

Bonus: Arrive early on Saturday to play catch on the field.

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