All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no disruption in garbage and recycling collection service; however, there will be no collection of yard debris.

The Kannapolis Farmers Market will also be closed this Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The market will return to its normal weekly schedule beginning on Thursday, July 11.

The Village Park Splash Pad, Carousel and Train will be open on Thursday, July 4 from noon - 6 p.m. Tickets are $1.50 per attraction, per person. Village Park is located on West C Street.

Please remember in North Carolina, only sparklers and poppers are legal. It's illegal to have ground spinners, bottle rockets, and aerial fireworks (any firework that explodes or leaves the ground on its own). Please adhere to the law and have a safe holiday.