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The City of Raleigh is lighting up the sky once again this Fourth of July. On Friday, July 4, head to the stadium complex around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium for a fireworks-focused celebration the whole family can enjoy. On July 4th, there is a children’s parade in downtown Wake Forest at 10:30am followed by an art market at 11:00am at the Wake Forest Community House. Read our guide to Downtown Wake Forest. Here's your rundown on the biggest and best family-friendly Fourth of July events in Raleigh and its 11 surrounding towns. Fuquay-Varina will host its Independence Day Celebration on July 1, featuring food trucks, live music from local band Heads Up Penny and a fireworks display at South Park. July 4: Olde Fashioned Fourth of July - This long-standing traditional event in downtown Apex features games for all ages, inflatables, the Parade of Wheels, and ends with a splash down Raleigh’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration Join us on Friday, July 4 for a fireworks-focused celebration at the stadium complex around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium We’re going back to the basics this year. The celebration will be all about the show in the sky, with no stage, vendors, or festival activities. Friday, June 27, 2025 Fourth of July at the North Carolina State Capitol RALEIGH This 4th of July, a Raleigh tradition continues with music and a ceremony on the Capitol grounds! From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the State Capitol is hosting a free, fun-filled family event featuring musical performances and several hands-on activities for children to enjoy. Plan your 4th of July celebrations with our guide to fireworks shows in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and surrounding Triangle towns. Check out this big list of 4th of July fireworks in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and throughout the Triangle. The list also includes festival, parades and more. From family-friendly events and firework shows to local shops stocked with all your grilling essentials, plus special 4th of July promotions from your favorite small businesses—this guide will help you celebrate red, white, and local. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Setups are underway for Raleigh’s fireworks show. Outside Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday, pyrotechnic crews spent time setting up the fireworks. City staff said they are expecting some 25,000 people to show up to the event. This year’s show will look a little different than the previous three years. We’re celebrating Fourth of July with fireworks around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium. We enjoyed having our fireworks show out at Dix Park. This year, we’re throwing it back to the stadium complex for a firework-focused event. Parking opens at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Stay tuned for full event information! Here are ten fun Independence Day celebrations happening in Raleigh with fireworks, including Raleigh's 4th of July Celebration at Dix Park and The Town of Cary Independence Day Celebration! The City of Raleigh is lighting up the sky once again this Fourth of July. On Fri., July 4, head to the stadium complex around Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium for a fireworks-focused celebration the whole family can enjoy. Where to see Fourth of July fireworks near Raleigh, Durham, other Triangle-area towns: LIST WTVD Monday, June 30, 2025 4:07PM Join us on July 4th for our popular Rolesville 4th celebration! Festivities start at 5pm and include food trucks, inflatables, beer & wine, vendors, and live music (starting at 6pm). Toast to the Land of the Free with themed drinks, fireworks shows, hot dogs and more classic American fun in Raleigh this July Fourth. Raleigh's fireworks are back at the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium area this year for a firework-focused Fourth of July. No vendors, no live music— just a sky full of sparkle starting at 9:30PM. Parking opens at 6PM, so bring a blanket, grab your crew, and stake out your spot early. City of Raleigh July 4th Celebration at Dix Park July 4 It's a return to beautiful Dorothea Dix Park for the City of Oaks' biggest July 4th event in 2024, where 40 food trucks, live music, arts activities, water slides and more await thousands of expected visitors. Parking will be off site for this event—on North Carolina State University Centennial Campus and at downtown Raleigh parking Here's a guide to City of Raleigh's July 4th Fireworks, including new location, what to bring, etc
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