Apex is celebrating the 4th of July with an Olde Fashioned Fourth of July. The event takes place on Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. Check out our list of 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle for even more to do on the holiday weekend.
July 3rd: Fireworks Frenzy
5 to 10 p.m.
Hunter Street Park
1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC
Apex’ first-ever fireworks display event also features music, food trucks and bounce houses.
- 5 pm: Gates Open at Hunter Street Park soccer field for viewing setup
- 5:30 – 9:30 pm: Inflatables and food trucks, DJ (until 10:00 pm)
- 9:30 pm: Fireworks begin
What to know about the July 3rd event
- View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
- Ambergate Station will be closed to vehicle traffic from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
- Hunter Street Park will close at 1 pm. This closure includes the skate park.
- Spectators can set up chairs along Ambergate Station (outside of the fireworks safety perimeter) and at Hunter Street Park soccer field.
- Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.
- No pets, alcohol, smoking, tents, or personal or commercial fireworks or sparklers.
July 4th: Olde Fashioned Fourth of July
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Downtown Apex
This popular event features games for all ages, inflatables, the Parade of Wheels and a splash down with the Apex Fire Department.
- 9 am: Flag Raising / Mayor’s Speech
- 9:15 am: Activities begin (inflatables, giant slide, ice cream & other food vendors, face painting, karaoke contest, carnival games and more!)
- 11:45 am: Parade of Wheels line-up
- Kids are invited to decorate bikes, wagons, tricycles, or other non-motorized vehicles in red, white, and blue. The Parade starts at the corner of Salem Street & Chatham Street. Helmets are required. Register to receive updates due to weather here!
- 12 pm: Parade of Wheels
- Fire Department Splash Down will immediately follow the Parade!
What to know about the July 4th event
- View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
- Downtown streets will be closed from 7am – 2pm. Salem Street will be closed from Moore Street to Center Street, along with adjacent sections of Chatham Street and Saunders Street, during the festival.
- Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.
- Olde Fashioned Fourth of July is a rain or shine event. In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled if conditions are too severe.
- No pets allowed.
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