There are TONS of things to do and events to celebrate Independence Day in the Triangle and Eastern NC. Below you will find fireworks and more for the July 4th holiday in the area.
While we strive to make sure info below is accurate, we recommend that you verify event and venue information before heading out.
Free Fishing For The 4th
Every July 4th folks in NC can enjoy free fishing without the need of a license. This only applies to public bodies of water, of course.
Archer Lodge NC: Family Fun Day
What: parade, food trucks, vendors, games, fireworks, and more!
When: July 1st
Where: Archer Lodge Community Center
Apex NC: Fireworks Frenzy & Olde Fashioned Fourth of July
What: games for all ages, parade, music, bounce houses, food trucks, and fireworks.
When: July 4th
Where: Downtown Apex
Carrboro NC: 4th of July Celebration
What: live music, reading of Frederick Douglass’ 4th of July essay, and fireworks (coordinated by Chapel Hill fireworks).
When: July 4th
Where: Carrboro Town Commons
Cary NC: Independence Day Celebration
What: music, food, & fireworks!
When: July 4
Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Chapel Hill NC: July 4th Fireworks
What: Fireworks Display
When: July 4th
Where: Southern Community Park
Clayton NC: Independence Day Fireworks
What: food trucks, inflatables, DJ, games, and more
When: July 1st
Where: Clayton High School
Durham NC July 4th Celebrations
What: There’s A LOT going on in Durham for the 4th. We put together a list below. Click on the event to learn more about the when and where for each event.
- Children’s Independence Day Parade
- Fireworks after Durham Bulls game
- Festival for the Eno
- Pickin’ on the Pond at Old Mill Farm
- Reading of Frederick Douglass’ 4th of July speech
Fuquay-Varina NC Independence Day Celebration
What: food trucks, music, splash pad, fireworks
When: July 1st
Where: South Park, 900 S. Main St, Fuquay-Varina
Garner NC Independence Day Celebration
What: NC Symphony performance, kids’ activities, food, fireworks
When: July 3rd
Where: Lake Benson Park
Holly Springs NC “Day After The 4th Celebration”
What: live music, food, fireworks
When: July 5th
Where: Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave Holly Springs NC
Henderson NC/Kerr Lake Independence Day Celebration
What: DJ, food vendors, fireworks over the water
When: July 1st
Where: Satterwhite Point Park, Kerr Lake
Knightdale NC Fourth On First
What: music, inflatables, food trucks, fireworks
When: July 4th at 4pm
Where: Knightdale Station Park
Louisburg NC 4th of July Fireworks Presented by Franklin County Parks & Rec
What: inflatables, games, music, food trucks, and a fireworks show(once it gets dark).
When: July 3rd
Where: Louisburg Magnet High School (Old Football Field)
Morrisville NC Family Fun Festival
What: live entertainment, food trucks, face painters, games, prizes, fireworks
When: July 3rd
Where: Town Hall Drive
Raleigh NC July 4th Celebrations
What: Like Durham, Raleigh has a lot going on for the 4th. Check out the list, and click on an event to learn more about it.
- Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks at Dix Park
- Brier Creek Commons Star Spangled Block Party
- State Capital Fourth of July
Rolesville NC July 4th
What: food trucks, beer & wine, live music, games, inflatables, fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: Redford Place Park
Selma NC All-American Festival
What: Fireworks, food trucks, live entertainment, and more
When: June 30th
Where: S Pollock St Selma NC
Smithfield NC Independence Celebration
What: live music, activities, food trucks, fireworks
When: July 2nd
Where: Historic Downtown Smithfield
Wake Forest NC Independence Day Celebration
What: Enjoy food trucks, live music, and fireworks!
When: Starting on July 3rd
Where: Fireworks at Heritage High School. Learn more to see all locations & details.
Wendell NC Fireworks Show
What: music, food trucks, fireworks
When: July 2nd
Where: Wendell Community Park
Zebulon NC: Mudcats For America Independence Day Fireworks
What: Carolina Mudcats home stand against Fayetteville
When: July 4th
Where: Five County Stadium
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