WHEN:

Saturday, June 21, 2025

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (opening remarks at 12:15 pm)

WHERE:                    

McColl Park

The Square – 108 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

WHAT:                     

 Free festival for all, to celebrate the city’s newest public park, its art installation, and dedication wall 

 Live music on the stage, entertainment, food and refreshments

Tours of the park and information about the new art installation from guides

GETTING THERE:  

Paid parking is plentiful on Saturday in decks and lots

Free on-street parking is also plentiful

The Gold Line Streetcar runs beside the site

The LYNX Blue Line Light Rail CTC stop is 1 block away

The McColl Park Committee and Charlotte Center City Partners invite everyone to a community celebration of McColl Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Located in the heart of the city at Independence Square, McColl Park honors one of Charlotte’s modern pioneers: philanthropist and former Bank of America Chairman and CEO Hugh L. McColl Jr.

The 100 block of South Tryon Street will be closed from Trade Street to 4th Street during the event. Trade and 4th Streets will remain open.

The celebration includes free entertainment, food trucks and carts, music and more. Best of all, this afternoon festival to officially open McColl Park is the center of a vibrant day of indoor and outdoor events, experiences and programs all around Uptown Charlotte, including:

8:00am    Uptown Farmers Market, 300 S. Davidson Street

9:00am    Fitness in the Park, Stretch and Rhythm Fusion, Romare Bearden Park

6:00pm    Charlotte Comedy Theater, VAPA  

6:00pm    Murder Myster Experience “I Loathe a Parade” The Dunhill

6:05pm    Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Stripers (ends with fireworks)