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Have you made plans to celebrate the nation’s birthday? Here is a brief look at what’s happening in the Triangle.
Downtown Raleigh will host the city’s Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza. Join in on the Independence Day Celebration during the day with live music, kids rides and games, Circus Maximus, street performers, eating contests, food and art vendors, picnic on Fayetteville St. and much more! Fireworks will light up the sky over the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts starting around 9:30pm. Live music at the Capital Stage from 1-11pm and the City Plaza stage from noon-11pm.
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DURHAM
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CARY
Independence Eve Celebration
Cary Arts Center
Friday, July 3 FREE
Preshow with Applause! Cary Youth Theatre | 6:30 p.m.
Cary Town Band | 7:30 p.m.
Come join the band, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, the Scouts, and more for the 28th annual patriotic salute to our nation’s birth and the service personnel past and present who have helped secure our liberty and freedom. Hear buglers bugle and Yankees doodle dandily. And perhaps we’ll celebrate summer itself.
FISHING TOURNAMENT – WATERFRONT
8-10 a.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Boathouse. Prizes awarded for the longest and shortest fish in a variety of age groups.
PARADE DECORATIONS – KIWANIS SHELTER
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, wagon, scooter, battery-powered kids vehicle, or yourself and participate in a slow, kid-friendly parade through the park to celebrate our American pride. No gas-powered vehicles. You are welcome to provide your own decorating supplies, come already decorated, or use our decorations while supplies last. Supplies and assistance provided by the Cary Teen Council.
July 4th Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 4 | 3-10 p.m.
Patriotic performances and music combined with family friendly activities in an atmosphere that is second to none makes the July 4th Celebration at Booth Amphitheatre an event not to be missed. As the last note fades, the celebration is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display. Kids young and old will want to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel which offers a stunning view of Symphony Lake. There will also be an array of contests, magicians, scavenger hunts, rides, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
3 p.m. Gates Open to Blankets, Lawn Chairs & Picnics
3-7 p.m. Kids Activities, Ferris Wheel, Berry-Go-Round, scavenger hunt, and more.
4:30-6 p.m. Watermelon eating, ice cream eating and corn hole contests.
5:45 p.m. Cary Town Band on Koka Booth Main Stage
7:30 p.m. NC Symphony on Koka Booth Main Stage
