Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2026 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more
Date: Sat, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price:
Category: Community
Wondering where to watch fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle? Here are the answers! The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle will be back in 2026! There are many fireworks shows taking place across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest and more. There are also other festivals, celebrations and parades returning for 2026. Please make sure to check the date of each event, as some take place before or after July 4! Jump to 4th of July celebrations in: If there's no link, it just means that we haven't updated that section yet. Apex Carrboro Chapel Hill Cary Durham Franklin County Fuquay-Varina Garner Holly Springs Johnston County Knightdale Morrisville Pittsboro Raleigh Rolesville Roxboro Wake Forest Wendell Zebulon 4th of July Events in the Triangle Please make sure to follow each link for full details. Sometimes details change, and we might not be notified! Apex Town of Apex Fireworks Frenzy Fireworks FrenzyDate: Friday, July 3, 2026Time: 4:30 to 10 p.m.Place: Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NCCost: FreeFeatures: Apex’ fireworks display event also features inflatables, the Apex Fire Department splashdown, a drone show, the "Parade of Wheels" (kids ride decorated bikes, wagons, etc.) and and a drone show. Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 4th of July Drone Show Chapel Hill's 4th of July Drone ShowDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 7 to 9:45 p.m.Place: Chapel Hill High School, 9217 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaCost: FreeFeatures: This year Chapel Hill's Independence Day celebration will feature a drone show instead of a fireworks show. Carrboro Town of Carrboro's 4th of July Celebration Carrboro's 4th of July CelebrationDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Weaver Street Market, 101 E Weaver Street, and Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro.Cost: FreeFeatures: Meet at Weaver Street Market for a bike and wagon decora
