Memorial Day 2022 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, will feature many events, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. We will be adding freebies and discounts for military personnel as soon as they're announced. Also, please scroll down for our full calendar for Memorial Day Weekend 2022 in the … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events and deals in the Triangle 2022
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First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival
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First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend event that will encourage guests to remember and honor those who died in active military service defending our country. It will also be a family event with many fun components that everyone can enjoy, and a great way to kick off the summer. This is the second year for this festival. It will take place May 27th to May 30th, … [Read more...] about First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival
Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks will be at Dix Park in 2022
Fireworks are returning to the City of Raleigh for the 4th of July in 2022, but there's a change this year. This time the celebration will take place at Dix Park! Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration will take place on Monday, July 4th, 2022, on Dix Park's Big Field, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. Gates open at 6 p.m. Before the fireworks, enjoy music from the DJ stage and field … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks will be at Dix Park in 2022
Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2022
The biggest 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle will be back in 2022! There are many fireworks shows taking place across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest and more. There are also other celebrations and parades returning for 2022. We will be updating this page in the months and weeks leading up to Independence Day, so please keep checking … [Read more...] about Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2022
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 30th, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. The event is … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
10 Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2022
Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a … [Read more...] about 10 Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2022
Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
The Friends of Oberlin Village are presenting the 1st Annual Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Run/Walk and Pop-Up Museum on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at Harvey Hill at Dix Park. The funds raised will help support Friends of Oberlin Village in raising public awareness and preserving Oberlin's rich history, contributions and achievements. Oberlin Village is the only known surviving freedman's … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
13 things to do on Friday the 13th in the Triangle (including tattoo deals)
Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. It does happen at least once every year, and sometimes more than once. 2022 has just one Friday the 13th, in May. There are a several origin stories that suggest why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, but it's not all bad. Here are 13 things to do in the Triangle to celebrate Friday the 13th! Then, keep reading for the big list of everything on … [Read more...] about 13 things to do on Friday the 13th in the Triangle (including tattoo deals)
Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park
Bring the whole family to Durham Central Park on Monday, July 4th, 2022, for the annual Independence Day Children's Parade. This is one of many 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle. The event is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Please check back soon for the 2022 details. We did see mention of it on Durham Central Park's Instagram page. If the event is similar to the 2021 event, it will go … [Read more...] about Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States, as well as the rich and vibrant African-American culture. The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration will include multiple events at various venues in Raleigh. We will update right here as soon as we learn about everything taking place. We do have the information the Juneteenth celebration at Dix Park, so keep reading for … [Read more...] about Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
