This 4th of July, the Raleigh tradition continues with an Independence Day celebration at the State Capitol, 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh. It will take place Wednesday, July 4th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a free event.
Here’s some of what’s going on:
- Musical performances
- Carriage rides
- Quill writing for kids
- “Pie the Redcot” game
- Dress up like a Revolutionary era citizen
- Birthday cake for America at 1 p.m., for as long as it lasts
- Self-guided tours of the Capitol
- Watermelon seed spitting contest for kids and adults
- Food for sale from Split Wiener Food Truck
- Kona Ice for sale
- Patriotic tunes by the Raleigh Concert Band
A highlight of the event will be an outdoor naturalization ceremony for new citizens on the Capitol’s south grounds at noon. After the ceremony, the traditional “Salute to Independence” will feature a reading of The Declaration of Independence.
Please call (919) 733-4994 for more information.
More 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Thursday, July 5, 2018
When
July 4, 2018 @ 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost
FREE
Where
North Carolina State Capitol
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