Celebrate Independence Day Across the Triangle – Friday, July 4, 2025

If you’re spending the Fourth of July in the Triangle, you’re in for a full day of patriotic celebrations, food deals, family fun, parades, and of course, fireworks. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or a neighboring town, there’s a red, white, and blue event waiting for you. Here’s your ultimate guide to everything happening this Friday, July 4, 2025.

🎉 All-Day Events & Deals

First Responders Appreciation 🕐 All Day | 💲 10% Off 📍 Old North State Food Hall, Selma First responders get 10% off every Friday—perfect for a holiday meal stop. Wear Red, White & Blue – Get a Free Doughnut 🕐 All Day | 🎁 Free 📍 Krispy Kreme – Multiple Locations Just show your patriotic pride for a free sweet treat! 4th of July Food Deals & Freebies 🕐 All Day | 💲 Varies 📍 Various Locations Look out for restaurant deals on burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and more.

🎣 Morning Family Fun (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Independence Day Fishing Tournament 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Fred G. Bond Metro Park Perfect for early risers and fishing fans of all ages. Sensory-Friendly Play & Movie 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh Designed for children with special needs. A quiet and inclusive start to the holiday. Knightdale 4th of July Celebration 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Knightdale Station Park Live music, vendors, and kids’ activities. Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of July 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Downtown Apex Bike parade, carnival games, and more vintage fun. Children’s Parade 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Durham Central Park Decorate your bikes and wagons and join the fun! Carrboro People’s Parade 🕤 9:30 AM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Weaver Street Market, Carrboro

📚 Mid-Morning to Early Afternoon Highlights (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Community Reading of Frederick Douglass’ Speech 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Historic Stagville, Durham Hands-On History: Toys and Games 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park Festival for the Eno 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 💲 $35.00 📍 West Point on the Eno, Durham Music, crafts, food, and fun in nature. Watermelon Weekend at Spring Haven Farm 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 💲 $14.95 📍 Chapel Hill Parades Galore 🕙 10:00 AM Watts-Hillandale (Durham) Wake Forest Children’s Parade Roxboro Main Street Parade Carrboro Celebration 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Carrboro Town Commons Historical Open House 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Joel Lane Museum House, Raleigh State Capitol Celebration 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Downtown Raleigh

🌭 Afternoon Fun, Food & Fireworks Build-Up (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Tap Yard Blowout 🕛 12:00 PM – Midnight | 🎟️ Free 📍 Raleigh Hot dog eating contest and all-day festivities. Free Hot Dogs 🕐 1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Crank Arm Brewing – Raleigh & Durham Historic Home Tours 🕐 & 🕑 Calvin Jones House, Wake Forest More Readings of Douglass’ Speech 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Carrboro Century Center Wagon Parade & More 🕑 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 The Plant, Pittsboro ZincHouse Winery Celebration 🕒 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Durham Cary Symphony & Fireworks 🕟 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre Food Truck Rodeo 🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 State Farmers Market, Raleigh

🎇 Evening Fireworks & After Dark Events (7:00 PM – Late)

Live Music Rooftops & Breweries 🕔 – 🕚 Multiple Locations Westin Raleigh-Durham Compass Rose Brewery Fizzwerks Rooftop (Durham) The Morning Times (Downtown Raleigh) Town Fireworks & Festivals 🕖 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Chapel Hill: Southern Community Park Brier Creek Commons: Block Party Durham Bulls Athletic Park (After Game) Raleigh: Carter-Finley Stadium Clayton: Independence Street Festival Karaoke, Comedy & Movies 🕗 – 🕚 Durty Bull Brewing (Comedy) Steel String Brewery (Movie Night) Flying Bull (Karaoke) KōMANA Brewing (Karaoke Bingo)

💻 Stay Updated

Keep tabs on all local happenings, updated details, and last-minute changes by following:

👉 DoRaleigh.com

Wherever you celebrate, remember to stay safe, be kind to one another, and enjoy this vibrant day in the Triangle. 🇺🇸

Happy Fourth of July!