Independence Day in the Triangle region offers spectacular celebrations filled with community spirit and summer fun. For residents of Triple A Homes’ custom-built, luxury homes the options are endless when it comes to celebrating our nation’s birthday. With a variety of events throughout the area, the biggest challenge is picking which ones to attend. From fabulous fireworks to quaint parades and festivals, there will be something for every attendee!

Triple A Homes is building gorgeous, luxury properties throughout the Triangle area, making each home the perfect spot to celebrate!

Where will you make your memories this Fourth of July?

Apex:

• Fireworks Frenzy: Start your celebration a day early at Apex’s annual Fireworks Frenzy. Hunter Street Park will host guests on July 3rd (5pm), featuring food trucks, games, and a fireworks show.
• Olde Fashioned Fourth of July: Apex’s celebration continues on July 4th with a parade, live music, and a splashdown courtesy of the local fire department. Events begin at 9am.

Carrboro:

• Carrboro Parade: In neighboring Carrboro, the fourth of July kicks off at 9:30am with a parade from Weaver Street Market to Town Hall. Stick around for live music, food vendors, and the 12th annual reading of Frederick Douglass' poignant essay, "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro." Carrboro then partners with Chapel Hill for fireworks, so head over to Southern Community Park at dusk!

Cary:

• Koka Booth Amphitheatre presents its Independence Day Celebration the evening of July 4th! Enjoy a salute to the red, white, and blue as Koka Booth honors our nation’s birthday with music from the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics, fun activities for kids, and a dazzling fireworks display over Symphony Lake. Fireworks start at approximately 9:25pm.

Chapel Hill:

• Southern Community Park: Chapel Hill’s Southern Community Park will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4th, starting at 7pm. Fireworks will light up the sky around 9pm, but make sure you arrive early to grab your spot. This event does have limited parking, but shuttle services from the Jackson Parking Deck at UNC Hospitals are available.

Durham:

• Durham Bulls Athletic Park: Durham combines America's favorite pastime with patriotic flair! The Durham Bulls will host the Norfolk Tides on the Fourth of July, treating fans to a spectacular, post-game fireworks show. For those who’d rather skip the game, the fireworks will be visible from restaurants nearby.
• Eno Festival: The Festival for the Eno at West Point on the Eno Park is back with a unique blend of music, crafts, and environmental education. This is the 46th year for this event, held July 4th-5th, and features performances from over 60 bands, artisan vendors, and interactive activities, making it a family favorite.

Fuquay-Varina:

• Fuquay-Varina: Independence Day comes early in Fuquay-Varina as the town kicks off festivities on July 1st at South Park! Enjoy live music, food vendors, and a splash pad for kids. Gates open at 6pm and fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.

Garner:

• Lake Benson Park: Garner will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd, featuring performances by the North Carolina Symphony and a fireworks display. The event begins at 5 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Holly Springs:

• Holly Springs extends the festivities to July 5th with its annual Independence Day Celebration! Activities start at 6pm with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display!

Morrisville:

• Morrisville's Red, White & Boom event offers live entertainment, food trucks, and family-friendly games, concluding with a fireworks show. These July 3rd festivities run from 5pm to 9pm at Cedar Fork District Park.

Pittsboro:

• Summer Fest is back on July 6th! Pittsboro’s Summer Fest is presented by the Downtown Business Association and brings loads of fun with a small-town feel! Events are scheduled from 4pm to 9pm.

Raleigh:

• Independence Day at the State Capitol returns from 11am to 3pm with a naturalization ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more! Because this moving July 4th event takes place during the day, you’ll have plenty of time for fireworks after.

Wake Forest:

• Wake Forest’s Fireworks Spectacular will be held on July 3rd and include live music and a fireworks show! Gates open at 5:30pm.

Wendell:

• Wendell is finalizing details on its annual Fireworks Show as they work to match last year’s fun. Click the link for more information!

Wherever your Fourth of July celebrations take you, there are a few tips that can make the day less stressful and more memorable.

• Arrive early, as local events do tend to fill up quickly.
• Start hydrating the day before and bring plenty of water with you.
• Dress for July’s heat and bring sunscreen.
• Take advantage of shuttle services to avoid the frustration of finding that perfect parking spot.
• Leave your pets at home! Fireworks and crowds are not as fun for Fido as they are for families.
• Want to skip it all? Head to your local lake for a license-free day of fishing!

The Triangle area's Fourth of July celebrations are plentiful! For residents of Triple A Homes custom-built homes, this means that there is a perfect event for every member of the family just around the corner. Triple A Homes is building luxury homes in nearly a dozen close-knit communities that know how to celebrate important moments. Whether you're drawn to traditional fireworks, fabulous festivals, quaint parades, or simply want to sit by the water, you’ll find the perfect option just minutes away from your Triple A Home.

Thinking of a new, custom-built home for next summer? Reach out to the team at Triple A Homes today and start designing your dream floor plan!