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Durham 4th of July Fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park after baseball game

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Enjoy a fireworks display after the baseball game  at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The game starts at 6:45 p.m. The Bulls play the Gwinnett Stripers. The game is now sold out, but the fireworks show is FREE to watch outside of the ballpark. The fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. Viewing sites outside of the ballpark include: … [Read more...] about Durham 4th of July Fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park after baseball game

Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park

Bring the whole family to Durham Central Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for the annual Children's Independence Day Parade. This is one of many 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle and maybe the cutest! The event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. The Children’s Independence Day Parade will take place on the east side of the park near the playground. Make sure to visit the Durham Farmers' Market … [Read more...] about Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park

Party on Main: 4th of July Block Party in Durham

Celebrate the 4th of July at Party on Main Block Party. The party takes place on West Main Street in Downtown Durham, between Corcoran and S. Mangum. The party takes place Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend, but please register. This is a family-friendly event with DJs, food vendors and more. Those 21 and older are welcome to continue the celebrate at Primrose Bar … [Read more...] about Party on Main: 4th of July Block Party in Durham

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

Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4

The North Carolina State Capitol, at 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a FREE family event. This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of … [Read more...] about Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4

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

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

Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina

July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced this event on Facebook. Other regulations, such as size limitations and lure restrictions, still apply. Use this fishing map to find public fishing spots. There are many … [Read more...] about Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina

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

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