Looking for a place to see the fireworks this evening? We have the full list of local activities!
RALEIGH
The Works
Noon – 11 p.m. Friday on Fayetteville Street
The ‘Works kicks off with live music, kids’ rides and games, street performers, eating contests, and much more. Fireworks will light up the sky over The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts starting at around 9:30pm. Details
DURHAM
Baseball, fireworks, and fun
Fireworks after the 6 p.m. Durham Bulls game (tickets are required for the game, but the gates open for everyone after the 7th inning). The Free Jammin Jazz concert runs 6-9 p.m. at the American Tobacco campus. Details
FAYETTEVILLE/FORT BRAGG
Fort Bragg 2014 Independence Day celebration
Gates open at Main Post Parade Field at 3 p.m. Friday to the public. Events include a concert by .38 Special and Josh Turner, followed by The 82nd Division Band playing 1812 Overture, then fireworks between 9:40 p.m. and 10 p.m. Details
CARY
Independence Day Olde Time Celebration at Bond Park
Events start at 7:30 a.m. on July 4th. Fishing tournament, parade, canine talent show, family contests, more. Details
July 4th Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheater
Kids’ activities, contests, performances by Cary Town Band and N.C. Symphony followed by fireworks from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Details
SPRING LAKE
4th of July Festival on Main Street in downtown
Free live entertainment all day long Friday starting at noon. There will also be a kids zone, water activities, car show, food and craft vendors.
APEX
Apex Old Fashioned 4th of July
Kids of all ages invited to come to historic downtown Apex on Friday for numerous activities from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details
KNIGHTDALE
First July 4th celebration
The town is hosting its first celebration at its news park – Knightdale Station. The event will include fireworks, vendors and music from the Embers. Details
CHAPEL HILL
Celebrate July 4th
Live music, fireworks and family fun kicks off at 7 p.m. at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Friday. Visit Chapel Hill’s website for parking, and event information.
CARRBORO
4th of July celebration at Carrboro Town Hall
Festivities start at Weaver Street Market at 9:30am, with a parade to Town Hall at 10:50 a.m. Events lasting until 4 p.m. Details
HILLSBOROUGH
July 4th Picnic in the Park
Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 300 West Tryon Street, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old County Courthouse at 10 a.m., followed by a picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Details
List courtesy of wtvd.com
