Lake Junaluska’s popular fireworks display will light up the sky in brilliant colors and patterns as part of its Independence Day Celebration! The fireworks will be set off from the bridge over the dam and visible from locations around the lake.
Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features a weekend of family-friendly fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating lanterns. The event will be full of activities and plenty of time to soak up summer enjoying the lakeside swimming pool, a round of golf or pickleball, a cruise on the Cherokee IV pontoon boat or a canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental.
Fireworks Poolside Viewing Party
See the fireworks at Lake Junaluska from the poolside Fireworks Viewing Party. Buy tickets online!
Fireworks Lake Cruise
See the fireworks at Lake Junaluska from the Cherokee IV pontoon boat. Buy tickets online!
SPONSORS
The annual Independence Day Celebration at Lake Junaluska is made possible with support from Visit Haywood (Plan Your Trip!) and our Friends of the Lake Sponsors.
Event Details:
- Date:
- July 3, 2026
- Time:
- 9:15 pm
- Location:
- Fireworks will be set off from the bridge over the dam and visible from lakeshore locations.
- Categories:
- Independence Day Celebrations
Partnership Sponsor
Haywood Regional Medical Center
Patron Sponsors
Clark & Leatherwood, Inc.
Haywood Ace Hardware
Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital
RCF Construction, Inc
Smoky Mountain News
The Mountaineer
Friends Sponsors
Beverly-Hanks, McElroy & Ellege Team
First United Methodist Church, Waynesville
Haywood Community College
New York Life, Brian Briggs
Sunrise Rotary Foundation of Waynesville






















































































