North Carolina will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in a bold and patriotic way as the First in Freedom July 4th Parade marches through Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Serving as North Carolina’s signature America 250 celebration, the parade will honor both the rich history of the state and the enduring spirit of the nation. The event will bring together … [Read more...] about First in Freedom July 4th Parade in Raleigh
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Fourth of July Celebration in Hillsborough: Together We Are America
The Town of Hillsborough is presenting Together We Are America July 4th Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is a free event that will take place in River Park and at venues throughout Downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina. Programming includes a juried crafts market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., live performances from 1 to 9 p.m., the "We the People" Parade, FREE … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Celebration in Hillsborough: Together We Are America
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
4th of July at The Plant: Wagon parade, sprinklers, music, more…
Celebrate the 4th of July at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2 to 8 p.m. The event includes: … [Read more...] about 4th of July at The Plant: Wagon parade, sprinklers, music, more…
Free Krispy Kreme doughnut if you wear red, white and blue on July 4 (plus a deal on dozens)
Krispy Kreme is helping with your 4th of July celebration with a special freebie, plus a celebratory "Bring Fourth the Fun" doughnut collection, and a special deal on dozens. Read on for all the details, a list of Krispy Kreme locations in the Triangle, and for a big list of other food deals. From June 23 to July 4, 2026, the Bring Fourth the Fun collection is available in-shop and for pickup or … [Read more...] about Free Krispy Kreme doughnut if you wear red, white and blue on July 4 (plus a deal on dozens)
Rolesville Fourth: Fourth of July Fireworks, live music more…
Rolesville is holding their Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Drive, Rolesville, NC. The celebration includes fireworks, inflatables, live music, yard games, family crafts, food trucks and beer and wine. Rolesville Fourth Schedule … [Read more...] about Rolesville Fourth: Fourth of July Fireworks, live music more…
Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
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
Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
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
77th Annual Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July parade and Celebration in Durham
The 77th Annual Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July parade and Celebration will take place Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Oval Drive Park, 2200 W. Club Boulevard, Durham. This is Durham's oldest Fourth of July celebration. Learn about other 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle. The following information is provided by by the Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood Association: It‘s … [Read more...] about 77th Annual Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July parade and Celebration in Durham
