Wondering where to watch fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle? Here are the answers! The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle will be back in 2024! There are many fireworks shows taking place across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest and more. There are also other festivals, celebrations and parades returning for 2024.
We will be updating this page in the months and weeks leading up to Independence Day, so please keep checking back.
We’ve added a Google map of all the fireworks celebrations in this article. Keep reading to look at the map, or just jump to the map.
Please make sure to check the date of each event, as some take place the weekend before the 4th of July, or other times.
4th of July Events in the Triangle
Please make sure to follow each link for full details. Sometimes details change, and we might not be notified!
All of North Carolina
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Apex
The Town of Apex is hosting Fireworks Frenzy on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Hunter Street Park, and Olde Fashioned Fourth of July on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Downtown Apex. Both are free events.
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill 4th of July Fireworks
Chapel Hill’s 4th of July fireworks celebration will take place Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at Southern Community Park, 1000 Sumac Road, Chapel Hill. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will start around 9 p.m.
Carrboro
The Town of Carrboro’s 4th of July celebration, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, starts at 9:30 a.m. at Weaver Street Market, 101 Easter Weaver Street, Carrboro, with a bike and wagon decorating contest and a costume contest. At 10:50 a.m., the Bulltown Strutter will lead the People’s Parade to Carrboro Town Hall, where there will be live music and lots of kids’ activities, until around 3 p.m. Also, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, the mayor of Carrboro will host Carrboro’s annual gathering of community members for the Community Reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.”
Cary
Check back soon for the Town of Cary’s Independence Day Celebration. In past year’s it’s taken place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre and featured live music and fireworks.
Clayton
The Town of Clayton is hosting the Square to Square Independence Day Street Festival and Fireworks on Thursday, July 4, 2024, 2024. The festival takes place on Main Street, from Town Square to Horne Square, and the day ends with fireworks.
Check back to see if the Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton, will take place in 2024. In 2023 it took place the Saturday before the 4th of July and featured sky divers, a parade, food trucks, inflatables, live music and fireworks.
Durham
City of Durham 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Durham 4th of July fireworks will be set off from Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, following the Durham Bulls game on July 4th, 2024. Typically, at the end of the 7th inning, guests are let in for free if there is room, but to guarantee entrance, you should buy a ticket to the game.
Durham Children’s Parade
The Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, takes place Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be materials to decorate bikes, trikes, wagons and strollers. The parade typically starts at 10:30 a.m. After the parade there will are usually free popsicles and fire truck tours.
Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade
Check back soon for details about the Annual Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade and Celebration. This will be the 75th year of the parade. It will most likely take place Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 10 p.m., at at Oval Drive Park, 2200 W. Club Boulevard, Durham.
EnoFest
The 44th Annual EnoFest (aka Festival for the Eno) takes place July 4 and 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at West Point on the Eno. This festival features more than 60 bands on 4 stages, as well as a juried exhibit and market of regional artisans.
Through June 29, adult tickets are $25 for single day tickets, and $40 for a two-day pass. One-day tickets for kids ages 5-17 are $10, and two-day passes are $16. Children age 4 and under can attend for free. June 30 and later, adult tickets are $35 per day and $60 for a two-day pass.
Historic Stagville
Historic Stagville usually hosts a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ 4th of July Speech on th4 4th of July. Every year 60 community members volunteer to read passages from this speech, in front of the slave dwellings at Horton Grove. You may sign up as a reader when you arrive. Check back soon for 2024 details.
Franklin County
Check back soon for the Franklinton Independence Day Celebration.
Fuquay-Varina
Check back soon for Fuquay-Varina’s Independence Day celebration.
Garner
Garner’s Independence Day Celebration takes place Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. The celebration features performances, including one by the North Carolina Symphony, followed by fireworks.
Holly Springs
Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show on Wednesday, July 5th, 2024. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs.
Kenly
Check back soon for information on the fireworks show at Kenly 95 Petro, at 923 Johnston Parkway, Kenly.
Knightdale
Check back soon for information on Kinightdale’s Fourth on First Celebration.
Morrisville
Check back soon for details on Morrisville’s 4th of July Festival.
Pittsboro
Check back soon for information on Pittsboro’s SummerFest.
Raleigh
City of Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks
Check back soon for information on the City of Raleigh 4th of July fireworks show. The past two years it’s taken place at Dix Park.
Brier Creek
Check back soon for information on the Brier Creek Star Spangled Block Party and Fireworks Show at place at Brier Creek Commons, 8131 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh.
North Carolina State Capitol
Check back soon for information on the Independence Day Celebration at the North Carolina State Capitol.
Joel Lane Museum
Check back soon for information on Joel Lane Museum House’s free Independence Day Open House.
Rolesville
Rolesville is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, starting at 5 p.m., at Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Drive, Rolesville, NC. The celebration will include live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer and wine, and fireworks.
Roxboro
Check back soon for information on the City of Roxboro’s plans.
Selma
Check back soon for information on Selma’s all-American Festival.
Smithfield
Check back soon for information on the Town of Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration.
Wake Forest
Wake Forest Fireworks
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a fireworks spectacular on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024, at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest. It also features a concert by Band of Oz. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., Band of Oz will take the stage at 6:15 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m.
Wake Forest Children’s Parade
On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, the Wake Forest Children’s Parade will take place. Line-up starts at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue.
Wake Forest Art in the Park
Art and More in the Park will take place on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at Wake Forest Community House, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wendell
Check back soon for the Town of Wendell’s 4th of July fireworks show.
Zebulon
Check back soon.
Fireworks Map
This interactive map includes all the fireworks shows from this article. It doesn’t include parades or other celebrations.
John & Bev Larkin says
Though not actually in the Triangle, would you PLEASE include activities in Roxboro?
Linda Ladd Hernandez says
Yes like to know what is going on inn Roxboro
Jody Mace says
Roxboro 4th of July event is in the post. Thanks!
EM says
Hello, any idea what is happening with the Watts-Hillandale parade? I still see no info but we plan on that every year. Is it happening?