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Fourth of July Celebration

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As we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Raleigh’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return to Dix Park! Stay tuned for more details as plans come together for a full weekend of events across the city to honor the holiday and this historic milestone.

Event Schedule

Check back here for updates!

Saturday, July 4
Fireworks Celebration | Dix Park

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Other events around Raleigh

  • First in Freedom Parade 
    9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
    Downtown Raleigh (exact location to come) 
    Downtown parade organized by the Celebrate America Foundation and N.C. Department of Labor to honor the nation's founding and North Carolina's role in the fight for independence. 
  • North Carolina Freedom Fest
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
    State Capitol
    A free celebration organized by N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources featuring live music, food trucks, history exhibits, and family activities.