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Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
Event Schedule
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
9:00 pm
9:30 pm
10:00 pm
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Getting to Dix Park
Free Event Parking
City of Raleigh Downtown Parking Decks:
Moore Square Parking Deck – 223 S. Wilmington St.
Red Hat/City Center Parking Deck – 429 S. Wilmington St.
NC State Centennial Campus:
Designated parking lots and decks
No shuttle service from Centennial Campus event parking – walk only to Dix Park
It is approximately a .6-.9 miles/10-17 minute walk from event parking to the Big Field
Free Shuttles from Downtown
Will pick up from Moore Square Park
Will drop at intersection of Centennial Parkway and Blair Dr.
It is approximately .2 miles/5 min walk up Blair Dr. from the shuttle drop off to Big Field
Shuttles from downtown will run throughout the entire event starting at 4:30 pm until all attendees have been returned to Moore Square Park.
Walk + Bike
Use the Rocky Branch Greenway to enter the park at Hunt Drive and Western Blvd.
Use the Centennial Bikeway Connector to enter the park at Blair Drive and Centennial Pkwy.
Bike corral parking at both park entrances staffed by Oaks and Spokes volunteers.
Rideshare + Family Drop-off Lot
Chapel Parking Lot, 1030 Richardson Dr.
Enter Dix Park at S. Boylan Ave. from Western Blvd.
Accessibility
ADA/Accessible Parking located at Dix Park
Enter at Goode Sr. from Lake Wheeler Rd.
ADA Shuttle will pick up from designated parking lots and take attendees to the Big Field
New accessible pathway in the Big Field
ADA shuttle will pause for the fireworks show from 9:30-10:00 pm
No parking/viewing at the Cathedral
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Food + Activities
Family Activity Zone (5-9 pm)
Art activities with Artsplosure
Slides, skee ball, and a foam party pit!
Food Truck Court (5-9 pm)
bulkogi
Chick-N-Que
Dusty Donuts
El Toro Alebrije Tacos and Tapas
Flattz Signature Flatbreads
Green Onions Bistro
Gussys Greek
Hollywood Taco Shop
Hot Chix Hotcakes and Chicken
HotBoxPizza
How ‘bout burger
JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream and Shaved Ice
Kitoko Bites LLC
Larger than lemons
Magnificent Concessions LLC
Mama Voula’s Greek Mediterranean
Mesas El Salvador
Mike Nice Empanadas LLC
Mama churros
Oak City Fish and Chips
Oink N Moo
PARTY IN A PITA
Peyton’s Place Open Pit BBQ and Fried Chicken
Roho Sandwich Company
Royal Cheesecake & Varieties
SameODameO’s Shrimp Fish & Grits
Southern Fried Lumpia Co.
Sweet Treats of NC
The Cheese Curd Shack
The Corner Venezuelan
The Flat Drum
Two Roosters Ice Cream
The Tasty Turkey-Que
Ultimateeggrolls
Waves Shave Ice and Ice Cream
xQuisito International Foods
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Know Before You Go
The event area includes a grass covered field with uneven surfaces.
Water filling stations are available.
Port-a-johns with ADA accessible facilities will be the only restrooms at the event.
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
Pack light. If riding a shuttle, all belongings should fit on your lap so we have room for everyone
What is Not Allowed
Personal fireworks or sparklers
Alcohol
Weapons of any kind
Smoking & Vaping
Drug use
Open flames and grilling
Drones
Littering
Please leave pets safe at home!
Volunteer Opportunities