Fireworks are returning to the City of Raleigh for the 4th of July in 2022, but there’s a change this year. This time the celebration will take place at Dix Park!
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Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration will take place on Monday, July 4th, 2022, on Dix Park’s Big Field, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh.
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Before the fireworks, enjoy music from the DJ stage and field games like Cornhole and Giant Connect 4.
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 sunscreen and bug spray.
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Raleigh 4th of July Schedule
- 6 p.m. – Gates open
- 6 – 9:30 p.m. – Music, games, and fun
- 9:30 – 10 p.m. – Fireworks
- 11 p.m. – Event closes
Prohibited at Raleigh’s Firework Celebration
- Weapons of any kind
- Alcohol
- Smoking & Vaping
- Drug use
- Open flames and grilling
- Personal fireworks
- Drones
- Off-leash dogs & not properly disposing of dog waste
- Littering
Parking for Raleigh’s 4th of July Celebration
Dix Park will be closed to all vehicles. Parking will be available, for free, at NCSU Centennial Campus and these Downtown Raleigh parking decks:
- Moore Square Parking Deck, 223 S. Wilmington Street
- Red Hat/City Center Parking Deck, 429 S. Wilmington Street
Carpooling is recommended.
FREE shuttles will run from NCSU Centennial Campus and Moore Square.
The shuttles will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The shuttles are bween a 2-10 minute walk from Event Parking. All belongings should fit on your lap on the shuttle busses.
Rideshare + Family Drop-Off Lot: Use the S. Boylan Avenue entrance off of Western Blvd to access this lot. The Big Field viewing area is a 5-10 minute walk from this lot.
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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.
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
There will be accessible parking and a viewing area at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh.
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