Celebrate the 4th of July at Knightdale's Fourth on First Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Please note the change in end time, due to the extreme heat. (It was originally planned to end at 1 p.m.) It's free to attend. The event features live music from Liquid Pleasure, a bike parade, … [Read more...] about Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
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Kenly’s 4th of July Fireworks
Kenly 95 Petro, at 923 Johnston Parkway, Kenly, is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks show, in conjunction with the Town of Kenly. The truck stop is right off of Exit 106 of I-95. Kenly is in Johnston County. It's about a 46 minute drive southwest of Raleigh, and is close to Smithfield and Selma. The fireworks will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 9 p.m. They do draw a … [Read more...] about Kenly’s 4th of July Fireworks
Chapel Hill 4th of July drone show
This year, instead of the traditional fireworks show, Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture will be presenting a 4th of July Drone Show on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 7 to 9:45 p.m., at Chapel Hill High School, 9217 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Technology meets creativity in this year’s drone show at Chapel Hill High School, presented by Skyworx. A collection of 300 … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill 4th of July drone show
Garner Independence Day Celebration will include live music (but not NC Symphony), fireworks, and more
Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Due to the forecast of extreme temperatures, the North Carolina Symphony is unable to perform at the Celebration. "The North Carolina Symphony is sorry that we will be unable to perform at the Garner Independence Day … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include live music (but not NC Symphony), fireworks, and more
Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3
The Town of Smithfield's annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. Festivities include: Public parking is available in the county parking lots located on Johnston Street and 2nd Street and at the public library at 301 E Market … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s Independence Day Celebration July 3
Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy July 3: also includes a drone show in 2026
Apex is celebrating the 4th of July with Fireworks Frenzy on July 3, 2026. Due to the Salem Streetscape construction project, Old Fashioned Fourth of July event is cancelled for 2026. However, two of this event's most cherished features (the Parade of Wheels and Apex Fire Department Splash Down) will be moved to the Fireworks Frenzy event! In addition, Fireworks Frenzy will also include a drone … [Read more...] about Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy July 3: also includes a drone show in 2026
Clayton’s Independence Day Fireworks July 3
The Town of Clayton's Independence Day Fireworks will be launched from Clayton Middle School, 490 Guy Road, Clayton, North Carolina, on Friday, July 3, 2026. This event will be fireworks only and not held in conjunction with the Square to Square Street Festival (which will take place June 6 this year.) There will be no additional activities on site. The start time and other details have … [Read more...] about Clayton’s Independence Day Fireworks July 3
Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3: live music, food trucks, fireworks
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Road, Durham, NC, sits on 87 acres of land that feature vineyards, fields, and a pond. The main winery/brewery includes 14,000 square feet of air conditioned space, plus 7,300 square feet of roof decks. On Friday, July 3, 2026, from 12 to 11 p.m., ZincHouse is hosting a free Independence Day celebration. Ages 21+ only. The Independence Day … [Read more...] about Independence Day Celebration at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery July 3: live music, food trucks, fireworks
Postponed: Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the extreme heat. Preservation Chapel Hill is hosting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The free event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Horace Williams House Grounds, 610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Admission is free, but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your contributions will support … [Read more...] about Postponed: Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
