Fireworks are returning to the City of Raleigh for the 4th of July in 2024. As was the case the last two years, the event will take place at Dix Park.
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Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, on Dix Park’s Big Field, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC.
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Before the fireworks, enjoy music, food trucks, and a family activity zone.
The fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.
You are welcome to bring a small cooler with food and non-alcoholic beverages. Blankets are welcome. It’s recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes and bring flashlights, refillable water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray.
Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Triangle!
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Raleigh 4th of July Schedule
5:30 p.m.
- Event Parking Opens
- Shuttles Begin from Moore Square
6 p.m.
- Food Trucks, Music & Activities Begin
9 p.m.
- Last Shuttle Leaves Moore Square Park
- Activities close
9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks
10 p.m.
- Event Over
- Shuttles Return Attendees to Moore Square Park
Food Truck Court
- Check back soon!
Family Activity Zone
The Family Activity Zone will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be water slides, a foam party pit, a scavenger hunt, and art activities with Artsplosure. You might want to bring a change of clothes for the kids.
State Entertainment
6 to 9:30 p.m.
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Music with DJ Rickey Smith
- 7 to 8 p.m.: Community Dance led by Cuquig
- 9 to 9:30 p.m.: ABC11 Live and Firework Countdown
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Parking and Shuttles for Raleigh’s 4th of July Celebration
Free event parking at the following City of Raleigh downtown parking decks:
- Moore Square Parking Deck – 223 S. Wilmington St.
- Red Hat/City Center Parking Deck – 429 S. Wilmington St.
Free Park and Ride – Shuttle Service:
- Will pick up from Moore Square Park
- Will drop at intersection of Centennial Parkway and Blair Dr.
- It is approximately .2 miles/5 min walk up Blair Dr. from the shuttle drop off to Big Field
- Shuttles from downtown to Dix Park will run from 5:30 – 9:00 pm.
- Following the fireworks, shuttles will resume until all attendees have been returned to Moore Square Park.
Centennial Campus: Free event parking is available in designated NC State University parking lots and decks on Centennial Campus. However, no shuttle service is available from Centennial Campus. Walk only to Dix Park. It’s about a .6 to .9 mile walk.
Walk or Bike to Raleigh’s 4th of July Celebration
If you’re arriving on foot or by bike:
- Use the Rocky Branch Greenway to enter at Hunt Drive and Western Blvd.
- Use the Centennial Bikeway Connector to enter at Blair Drive and Centennial Pkwy.
- Bike parking with volunteer attendants available at each of these entrances.
Ride Share / Family Drop-off
The drop-off and pickup point is the Chapel Parking Lot, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC. Enter Dix Park at S. Boylan Avenue from Western Blvd.
Useful information
- The event viewing area is a grass covered field with uneven surfaces.
- Bug spray, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
- Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs for seating.
- You may bring in food and non-alcoholic drinks.
- There will not be food trucks or concessions.
- Port-a-johns will be the only restrooms available at the event site. ADA accessible facilities will be included.
Accessibility
- ADA/Accessible Parking located at Dix Park
- Enter at Goode St. from Lake Wheeler Rd.
- ADA Shuttle will pick up from designated parking lots and take attendees to the Big Field
- Accessible pathway in the Big Field
- ADA temporary restrooms at the Big Field
Prohibited at Raleigh’s Firework Celebration
- Personal fireworks or sparklers
- Alcohol
- Weapons of any kind
- Smoking & Vaping
- Drug use
- Open flames and grilling
- Tents, canopies
- Drones
- Littering
- Pets
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
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More 4th of July Events in the Triangle
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