CHARLOTTE — Thousands gathered at Truist Field for the SkyShow Fourth of July fireworks show Tuesday night.

Channel 9 crews went throughout the day as crews set up the tubes that launched the giant mortars into the air. They say it takes about 12 hours to set everything up.

According to the organizers, this year’s fireworks show will be bigger and better than usual.

The only tickets that were left were for standing room only, but people still got a great view from Romare Bearden Park. CMPD closed roads near the park to prepare for the crowds heading to watch the fireworks.

The department also urged drivers to pull over to the shoulder if they want to watch fireworks on the interstate to not create a safety hazard.

Channel 9′s Erika Jackson went to Truist Field to join fans as they celebrated Independence Day and the Charlotte Knights as they took on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

Fans also thanked servicemen and women during the game’s military appreciation ceremony. Donna Woodcock, from south Charlotte, comes from a large military family and is proud to be a part of it every day.

“My father served for 30 years; my father-in-law served for years; my husband served for years; we’re all proud to be Americans,” Woodcock said.

While Woodcock and her family did not get tickets to the Knights game, they did get great spots at Romare Bearden Park to watch the post-game fireworks.

“This is primarily real estate for the firework show, so that’s why we came out early,” Woodcock said.

Zak Kennedy, a National Guard member, said the colorful display is the best way to celebrate Independence Day.

“What’s better than Fourth of July fireworks?”

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