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Raleigh’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration at Dix Park

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Join us for Raleigh’s July 4th Fireworks celebration at Dix Park!


ABC11/WTVD-TV is our partner in presenting this family-friendly event on Thursday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy music, games, food, and the main event, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 5:30 p.m.
    • Parking Opens
    • Shuttles Start
  • 6 p.m.
    • Event Opens
    • 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

Getting to Dix Park

Two options for free event parking! Hop on a free shuttle from downtown to join the festivities. Shuttles start at 5:30 p.m.


Free event parking is available!

City of Raleigh downtown parking decks:

  • Moore Square Parking Deck – 223 S. Wilmington Street
  • Red Hat/City Center Parking Deck – 429 S. Wilmington Street

NC State University Centennial Campus

  • Designated surface lots off Main Campus Drive and Initiative Way
  • Partners Way Deck - 851 Partners Way
  • Oval West Deck - 914 Partners Way

 

Free Park and Ride – Shuttle

  • Shuttles pick up from Moore Square Park
  • Shuttles drop off at the intersection of Centennial Parkway and Blair Drive
  • From the drop off is a .2 miles/5 min walk up Blair Drive to the Big Field
  • Shuttles from downtown to Dix Park will run 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Shuttles back to Moore Square Park begin following the fireworks

Food Truck Court (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)

  • 40 food trucks curated by Shop Local Raleigh
  • Open throughout the entire event

Family Activity Zone (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

  • Art activities with Artsplosure
  • Water slides, scavenger hunt, and a foam party pit
    • We recommend families bring a change of clothes for the kids.

Stage Entertainment (6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

  • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music with DJ Rickey Smith
  • 7 p.m. t0 8 p.m. Community Dance led by Cuquig
  • 9 p.m. t0 9:30 p.m. ABC11 Live and Firework Countdown

Important!

  • Pack light and plan accordingly for the distances between event parking and shuttles (or Family/Rideshare Drop-off) and the Big Field viewing area
  • No shuttle service from Centennial Campus event parking – walk only to Dix Park
  • Last shuttle leaves Moore Square Park at 9 p.m.

ADA/Accessibility Parking

  • Enter at Goode Street from Lake Wheeler Road and follow event staff directions to designated parking lots
  • ADA shuttle will pick up from those parking lots and take attendees to the Big Field
  • Accessible pathway into the Big Field

Read more about Dix Park Accessibility

No ticket or registration needed

No sign-up or registration is necessary. Enjoy this festive, free event with your Raleigh community. All are welcome!

Walk or Bike

  • Use the Rocky Branch Greenway to enter at Hunt Drive and Western Boulevard.
  • Use the Centennial Bikeway Connector to enter at Blair Drive and Centennial Parkway.
  • Bike parking with volunteer attendants available at the intersection of Hunt Drive and Umstead Drive.

Ride Share/Family Drop-off

  • Chapel Parking Lot at 1030 Richardson Drive
  • Vehicles enter at S. Boylan Avenue off of Western Boulevard

Download the event maP (PDF)

Map image showing July 4 transportation options

What to bring

  • A refillable water bottle
  • Blanket and/or camp chairs for seating
  • Food and non-alcoholic drinks, small cooler or bag permitted
  • Sunscreen, hats, bug spray, flashlights, and closed-toe shoes are recommended
  • Personal sized umbrellas are permitted

 

 

 


What is Not Allowed

  • Personal fireworks or sparklers
  • Alcohol
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Smoking & Vaping
  • Drug use
  • Open flames and grilling
  • Tents, canopies
  • Drones
  • Littering
  • Please leave pets safe at home!

 

 

Raleigh 4th of July - Frequently Asked Questions

All are welcome!

Event Contact:  events@dixpark.org • 919-996-3255