Wake Forest's Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks, a children's parade and Art in the Park
Date: Sat, May 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Wake Forest, Wake Forest
Price: Free
Category: Arts
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting two days of 4th of July festivities in 2026! These events are part of a large list of 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle. Celebrate with fireworks, the children's parade and Art in the Park. Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular Wake Forest is presenting a 4th of July fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest. This is a free event, open to the public. It features a concert and fireworks. You may bring your own lawn chair or blanket and watch the show from the Husky Stadium football field or one of the designated viewing areas on the school's campus. You may also sit on the home side stadium bleachers. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. Parking: Both regular and handicap parking (by identification only) will be available in designated areas on the campuses of Heritage High School, Heritage Middle School, 3400 Rogers Road, and Heritage Elementary School, 3500 Rogers Road. Parking will also be available at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road. Some parking lots in the area may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. Read all signage in the lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Since parking may be limited, area residents are encouraged to make plans with family members and friends to carpool to Heritage High School. Please note: Parking will not be permitted along Forestville Road or Foundation Drive. Children's Parade The Children's Parade will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the intersection of North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue, near the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main Street, Wake Forest. Line-up begins at 10 a.m., and the parade starts at 10:30 a.m. All area kids are invited to hop on their bikes or be pulled along in a wagon. No registration is required, and it's free to participate. Bicyclists must wear their h
