FIREWORKS IN SYLVA. (Top photo by Nick Breedlove/Bottom photo by Kelly Donaldson)
Sylva's 11th annual Fireworks Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Bridge Park.
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 organized and provided by Jackson County and 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 10 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.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce partners/sponsors that help make the concert and overall event a success 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 and 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
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- NC Mountain Real Estate
- 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 July 4 holiday 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.
Food trucks 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."
