Fourth of July in the Triangle
What To Do on the 4th in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill
So what is the Fourth of July, anyway? Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies were independent from Great Britain. The anniversary of this date was celebrated starting the following year, with dinners, parades, speeches, music, and fireworks, though the first use of the term "Independence Day" was not recorded until 1791. In 1870, the Fourth of July was first declared as an unpaid federal holiday, and in 1941, Independence Day was changed to a paid federal holiday. The Fourth of July is the anniversary of the birth of our nation.
And how can we celebrate July Fourth in the Triangle?
| July 4th Celebration at N.C. State Fairgrounds |
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N.C. State Fairgrounds: (919) 821-7400 Free Admission! Activities at No Charge!
Gates open at 2:30 Activities begin at 3:00pm
Fun-filled family event includes FREE interactive games, inflatables, live entertainment, music, fireworks and more!!. Food vendors will also be available.
FIREWORKS are at 9:15 p.m.
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| July 4th Celebration at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre |
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Koka Booth Amphitheatre: (919) 462-2025 Celebrate in spectacular style at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre for Cary's Independence Day concert and fireworks. Featuring patriotic music by the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony, this event is always a huge hit with the entire family.
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Independence Day Olde Time Celebration at Fred G Bond Park - Cary, NC
Come join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Nation's birth. Sure to be lots of fun for the entire family, the day begins with a parent-child fishing tournament, followed by a "Parade in the Park," a performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, and a whole host of games and competitions from donut eating to watermelon seed spitting. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the fishing tournament. Parade decorations begin at 9 a.m. This is the perfect way to spend the day before heading to Booth Amphitheatre for the Town's fireworks display.
Location: Bond Park Waterfront
Friday, July 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
| Old Fashioned 4th of July at the Capital in Downtown Raleigh |
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Participants dress in historical costume and share reenactments. Visit the State Capitol celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when families are invited to participate in the Mordecai Historic Park hands on artifact activity. Ride on the Raleigh Trolley -Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for youth and children under six ride for free. Celebrate our country's freedom with a bang as you watch live bands, chow down on some good "home-cooking" and view craft demonstrations in North Carolina's State Capitol Building and Capitol Square. Free admission. For more information call 919-733-4994
Old Fashioned 4th of July at Mordecai Historic Park
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Fourth on the Fifth - Independence Day Celebration, Holly Springs, NC
Old fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Holly Springs Cultural Center and Womble Park. 12-4pm at the Cultural Center: games, contests, decorated bike and wagon contest, apple-bobbing, pie-eating contest, crafts and coloring for kids. Womble Park will offer Fireworks at dark - bring picnic baskets and lawn chairs. Find out more at 919-567-4000.
Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center and Womble Park.
Saturday, July 5, 12pm-10pm
Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of July
Kids will love this 4th of July celebration! The festivities start at 9am with free games, climbing wall, giant slide and inflatables. Musical entertainment, kaoroke, and more. Then, at noon, kids are invited to join Uncle Sam for the 4th of July Parade of Wheels. No registration required to participate in parade, just line up at the corner of Chatham St. and Salem St. by 11:50am. Kids are encourged to show their colors and decorate their bikes and wagons with red, white and blue! Helmets are required for bikers, so plan accordingly. Friday July 4th, 9am-1pm
Independence Celebration - Fuquay Varina (July 3)
Festival: 6pm
Fireworks: 9:15pm
FREE
The Town of Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department sponsors this annual event and celebrates Independence Day 2006 with good music, great food, lots of activities and entertainment for children and of course incredible fireworks!
Festival for the Eno
One of the region's premiere Independence Day celebrations with exhibits, displays, arts, crafts and live entertainment on the banks of the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. Tickets $13 per day, $10 in advance.
July 4 - 6, 2008
10am-6pm.
West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 Roxboro Rd.
(919) 477-4549
Kevin Costner Concert (Live Music)
Costner and his band, Modern West, will perform leading up to the big, on-field fireworks celebration. Tickets $7-$15; $50 for field seating.
July 4, 2008
6pm.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.
(919) 687-6500
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Family Fourth of July Celebration - Chapel Hill NC
<!--Family Fourth of July Celebration-->People's parade with marchers in appropriate holiday costume starts 11am at Weaver Street Market lawn and ends at Town Commons, plus family activities, music, face painting, balloon sculptures, games, food and demonstration by the fire department. Free.
Friday, July 04th, 2008 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM Call (919) 918-7364
July Fourth Celebration Friday, July 4 - Kenan Memorial Stadium at UNC Chapel Hill Campus
Each year the Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with UNC hosts a patriotic July Fourth Fireworks Display at UNC's Kenan Stadium on July 4th. Featuring a live concert and gate attractions face painting, magic and juggling, event is geared towards family fun and a community celebration. The Fireworks shoot at 9:30pm sharp, and are viewed from inside the stadium only. Live entertainment at 8pm. 919-968-2784.
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