City of Asheville offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Saturday, July 4, the City, along with our Asheville Downtown Association partner, is a proud producer of the Independence Day Block Party presented by Ingles.
On July 4, 1776 representatives from 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence. We invite our community to celebrate the birth of our nation with a day of free, fun, family-friendly events. As we gather to recognize 250 years of America, please be aware of how these observances and celebrations may impact services or roads you use.
City Services:
Asheville Parks & Recreation:
- City parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule of 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Community centers and administrative offices are closed. Outdoor features such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports courts adjacent to community center buildings are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Tennis and pickleball courts at Kenilworth, Malvern Hills, and Montford parks are open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Riverside Cemetery offices are closed, though the cemetery is open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
- The pool at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center is open 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.
- Splasheville in Pack Square Park is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- To search events and activities, check out Asheville Parks & Recreation’s program guide.
Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities
The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and HCCA box office will be closed on Friday, July 3. The HCCA Box Office reopens for regular summer hours: Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7.
- Asheville Municipal Golf Course & Muni Disc Golf will be open during regular hours.
- WNC Nature Center will be open regular hours.
- Aston Park Tennis Center will be open during regular hours.
Transit
Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will run on a Sunday schedule (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Visit www.ridetheart.com for more information or stop by the ART Transit Center, 49 Coxe Ave.
Sanitation
Trash, recycling, and brush collection will run on a normal schedule Monday – Thursday. Find your trash pick up schedule here. Sign up for free collection reminders or schedule changes and service alerts with the free AVLcollects app or at ashevillenc.gov/AVLcollects
Water
Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday. Water production plants remain staffed 24-7 as is normal operational procedure. Customers can call the customer service line at (828) 251-1122 to report water-related emergencies, leaks, breaks, and no water calls.
Emergency services
All public safety services, including police, fire, and emergency response, will operate to normal schedule – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Independence Day Block Party
Celebrate Independence Day in the South Slope all day long. The festivities begin at noon. Come early to enjoy the marketplace, food vendors, the Dock Dogs jumping competition + live music at Asheville Yards. Then, starting at 5:00 p.m., the streets come alive as the Independence Day Block Party expands with a classic car show, on-street beverage sales, and a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m.
- EVENT SNAPSHOT
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Neighborhood: South Slope, Downtown Asheville
- Main Music Stage (Asheville Yards): 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Coxe, Banks & Buxton Avenues:
- Marketplace + Food Vendors: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Ultimate Air Dogs demo: (Buxton Avenue)
- Live Entertainment: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Car Show (Coxe Avenue): 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- On-Street Beverage Sales: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Information on Street and Parking Impacts for the Saturday, July 4th Celebrations
To facilitate the celebration, certain streets within Asheville’s South Slope district will close to vehicular traffic to allow for setup, the festivities, and post-event break down. Please plan your routes and parking accordingly.
Closed 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
- Coxe Ave. (from Hilliard Ave. to Millard Ave.)
- Banks Ave. (from Coxe Ave. to Church St.)
- Buxton Ave. (from Coxe Ave. to Millard Ave.).
Closed 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Asheland Ave. (from Hilliard to Southside Ave.)
Roads will be reopened after the event as they are cleared and barricades removed.