Cities across the Triangle are hosting firework shows all week from Monday, June 30 to Saturday, July 5 for the Fourth of July holiday. Here’s a comprehensive list of events (most of them are free!) with need-to-know details.
Important: Whenever possible, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates for outdoor events.
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Selma’s All American Festival: Selma is hosting its annual All-American Festival with food trucks, live music, games and fireworks.
Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration: Fuquay-Varina is hosting its annual Independence Day celebration with a free concert, splash pads, food trucks and fireworks.
Mudcats for America Fireworks Show: The Carolina Mudcats, the single-A baseball team in Zebulon, are hosting a fireworks show after their game.
Wendell Firework Show: Wendell is hosting its fireworks show at Wendell Park with food trucks and music.
Mudcats for America Fireworks Show: The Carolina Mudcats are hosting a fireworks show after their game.
Mudcats for America Fireworks Show: The Carolina Mudcats are hosting a fireworks show after their game.
Apex Fireworks Frenzy: Apex invites residents to come out and enjoy the firework frenzy. Fireworks will begin not long after their new drone light show.
Garner July 3 Independence Day Celebration: Garner is hosting its Independence Day Celebration from 5-10 p.m. with fireworks following a performance by the North Carolina Symphony.
Morrisville Red, White, & BOOM!: The Morrisville event features games, food and live entertainment 5-9 p.m., ending with a fireworks show.
Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular: The fireworks spectacular is a part Wake Forest’s annual Independence Day Celebration.
Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse: The Durham winery and brewery is hosting a patriotic party from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. with live music, food, and fireworks.
Smithfield Independence Day Celebration: Smithfield’s annual celebration will be 5-10 p.m. with food trucks, inflatables, live music and fireworks.
Town of Cary: The Independence Day Celebration will have music from the North Carolina Symphony and fireworks over Symphony Lake to end the evening.
Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks: Raleigh invites residents to come and enjoy their fireworks show.
Brier Creek Star Spangled Block Party: The Star Spangled Block Party includes music, food and fireworks.
Rolesville 4th Celebration: Rolesville is hosting its 4th Celebration 5-9:15 p.m. The event will include yard games, music and fireworks.
Chapel Hill Red Bright & Blue: Chapel Hill’s annual show starts at 7 p.m.
Durham 4th Celebration: The Durham Bulls will have a fireworks show after their game against the Norfolk Tides.
Clayton Square to Square Independence Fireworks: The town of Clayton will host its Square to Square Independence Day Festival 6-9 p.m. with a fireworks display shortly after.
Roxboro Fireworks: The City of Roxboro will be hosting a fireworks show for the holiday.
Holly Springs Independence Day Celebration: The town is having a free evening filled with music, food games and fireworks as a part of their Independence Day Celebration.
Archer Lodge Family Fun Day: Archer Lodge is hosting their annual family fun day with live entertainment, a pageant, a parade and fireworks.