Where to see Fourth of July fireworks near Raleigh, Durham, other Triangle-area towns: LIST
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Get your red, white and blue ready; Independence Day celebrations are taking place in the Triangle and across central and eastern North Carolina.
Here is a list of events and ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in your area.
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RALEIGH
The City of Raleigh will be lighting up the sky around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium for a fireworks-focused show, meaning there will not be a stage, vendors, or festival activities..
ABC11 is a proud presenting sponsor. The fireworks show is set to start at 9:30 p.m.
This year's event brings the fireworks back to the stadium complex after previous years at Dix Park.
Gates open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. You can tune in on July 4 beginning at 9 p.m. here on ABC11.com or wherever you stream.
Food Truck Rodeo
The event will feature music, face painting, inflatables, and line dancing. Parking and admission are free, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs for a picnic-style evening.
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FAYETTEVILLE
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) in partnership with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and Fayetteville PWC will host an Independence Day Concert and fireworks show in Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave.
Gates open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
The event will also feature food truck vendors, a free children's area, and a fireworks show after the concert.
People are strongly encouraged to bring clear bags only. All bags or similar items will be inspected before entering. Backpacks are strongly discouraged. No skateboards, bicycles, personal tents or canopies will be permitted in the park. Only service animals will be admitted.
CHAPEL HILL
The Town will host its annual show at Southern Community Park beginning at 7 p.m. and culminating with fireworks at 9:20 p.m. through 9:45 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic supplies. Coolers, blankets, and chairs are allowed on the shuttles from the Jackson Deck to Southern Community Park. Please bring water, as it is not provided at the event.
Please don't take tents, tailgates, pets, alcohol, or glass.
SANFORD
The annual July 4th Freedom Fest will take place at Kiwanis Family Park. The event is free and open to all. Freedom Fest will have live music, a variety of food vendors, and family fun that concludes with a fireworks display.
The event begins at 5 p.m. with a musical performance. Fireworks will begin shortly after 9 p.m. The event wraps up at 10 p.m.
"We can't wait to celebrate at Freedom Fest with the community," said Caroline Jeffries, Parks and Grounds Administrator and event organizer. "Based on the feedback from last year, we've made sure the fireworks will be visible from all over the park and added a transportation option, so we think it will be the best festival yet."
There will be free trolley service from downtown to the festival.
Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and coolers. The splash pad will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kiwanis Family Park is an alcohol-free environment.
The free trolley will begin shuttling attendees from Depot Park in downtown Sanford to Kiwanis Family Park at 3:30 p.m.
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WENDELL
The event will feature fireworks, food trucks, and music.
Park opens at 6 p.m. Fireworks are set to start about 9 p.m. Spectators coming in cars must use Landing View Drive to access Wendell Park and the designated parking areas, as West Third Street will close that afternoon to traffic.
Spectators can also park downtown before the show and use available downtown parking, as well as a Park & Ride lot at 7 N. Oakwood Ave., which will host a shuttle to and from Wendell Park throughout the evening. Handicap parking will be available on-site at Wendell Park. Drop-offs must take place at the front loop of Wendell Town Hall - 409 Landing View Drive.
"This is one of Wendell's biggest events of the year, and we are thrilled to bring it back with a boom for 2025," said Tyler Newman, Communications Specialist for Wendell. "We urge folks to plan ahead, exercise patience, and have respect for all when coming to Wendell Park to celebrate our nation's independence."
Please do not bring sparklers, coolers or animals. Attendees can bring chairs, blankets, and family activities.
