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🎆 Celebrate Independence Day in Fuquay – TUESDAY, July 1st at South Park!

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Fourth of July week? Mark your calendars for Monday, July 1st and head over to South Park in Fuquay-Varina for one of the most exciting summer events of the year—the town’s annual Independence Day Celebration!

This local tradition is packed with live music, food trucks, fireworks, and good old-fashioned community fun. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong local, this is one summer celebration you won’t want to miss!

🎶 Music, Food & Fireworks – Oh My!

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:

🕕 6:00 PM – Gates Open
Arrive early to snag the perfect picnic spot and explore everything the event has to offer.

🌊 6:00 – 8:30 PM – Splash Pad Fun
Kids (and kids at heart) can cool off at the Splash Pad before the fireworks begin!

🎤 6:30 PM – Live Music with Heads Up Penny
Kick back with great local tunes while you enjoy dinner from one of 20+ food trucks on site!

🎆 9:15 PM – Fireworks Show (weather permitting)
Get ready for a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Fuquay-Varina sky. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and settle in for the grand finale!

🍔 Did Someone Say Food Trucks?

Whether you’re craving BBQ, tacos, ice cream, or something totally new, you’re in luck. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the delicious eats rolling in:

  • Party in a Pita
  • Beefy Buns
  • Pinoy BBQ
  • Holy Fries
  • Pelican’s Snoballs
  • Blackberry Creek Kettle Corn
  • D&J Concessions
  • Rican Lab
  • Safari Eatz
  • NC Sweet Tea
  • Tacos Las Gringas
  • Jolly’s Catering
  • Tombachi
  • Corner Boys BBQ
  • Curry In a Hurry
  • Trash Talk
  • Bruster’s Ice Cream
  • Royal Cheesecake & Varieties
  • Cinnabon

🚗 Parking, Policies & Pro Tips:

  • 📍 Main parking: 308 Jones Rd – check out the access map before you go.

  • ♿ Accessible parking: Available at the Community Center via Judd Pkwy (placard required).

  • ❌ Leave these at home: No alcohol, no pets, no bikes or skateboards.

  • ✔️ Coolers are welcome! Pack some snacks or drinks and stay hydrated.

  • 🛑 Note: The South Park Community Center, Splash Pad (outside event hours), and Jeff Wells Trail will all be closed earlier in the day on July 1st.

🌟 Make it a Night to Remember

This is one of those summer nights that brings the whole town together. So grab your favorite people, pack your picnic blanket, and come join the celebration. We’ll be soaking in small-town charm, fireworks under the stars, and the kind of joy that makes Fuquay-Varina feel like home.

Where To See Independence Day Fireworks!

Come on out and celebrate Independence Day!

There are several locations locally that will be having Independence Day Celebrations with fireworks. Be sure to check out the Dates, Times and Info below.  

July 3

Fuquay-Varina – Gates to South Park open at 6 p.m. and a free concert featuring Spare Change begins at 7. There will be fireworks, inflatables and food vendors. Bring a blanket or chair to watch the fireworks. Alcohol is prohibited. Info: bit.ly/2rTCVl. Garner – Featuring performances by the NC Symphony and Bull City Syndicate, the celebrations kick off at 5 p.m. at Lake Benson Park (921 Buffaloe Road). The evening will end with fireworks. There will be concessions provided by local non-profit organizations, as well as crafts and inflatables for children. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited. Info: bit.ly/2rTO7hJ.

July 4

Apex – The annual Olde Fashioned Fourth of July runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Parade of Wheels at noon, which children 12 and under can take part in. Other activities will include inflatables, karaoke, face painting and sno cones. Pets are not allowed. Info: apexnc.org/532/Olde-Fashioned-Fourth-of-July. Benson ––Benson’s July 4th Celebration takes place at Benson Singing Grove (400 E. Main St.) from 5:30-9:30 p.m. They’ll have food, games, entertainment, and live music, raffle and fireworks. Info: 919-894-5117. Cary – From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., the town of Cary will be having its Fourth of July celebration in Koka Booth Amphitheatre. There will be watermelon eating contests, a ferris wheel, a scavenger hunt and music provided by the NC Symphony and the Cary Town Band. Fireworks will start after the NC Symphony’s 7:30 p.m. performance concludes. The event is free, save for some of the amusement rides and 4-seat pub tables. Pets, hula hoops and weapons are prohibited. Info: boothamphitheatre.com. Clayton – Catch food vendors, raffles, basketball competitions, cornhole and inflatables at Municipal Park (325 McCullers Drive) starting at 4 p.m. Fireworks will start after dark. Live music, inflatables and rides will continue running after the fireworks are over to provide an alternative to sitting in traffic. Info: bit.ly/2tbFC5n. Lillington – The fun will begin on Tuesday, July 4th, at the river (beside Howard’s BBQ 100 Main St., Lillington, NC) from 2-6 p.m. We will have a DJ, food and drink, inflatable water slides, our second annual duck rodeo, and our annual duck derby. The fun will continue at Lillington Park (Lillington Ball Fields 405 S. 1st St., Lillington, NC) from 5-9 p.m. with a DJ, food and drink, and much more. Our annual fireworks display will begin at dusk. Info: http://tinyurl.com/yb8ophcu

July 5

Holly Springs – From 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, there will be patriotic festivities including fireworks at 9:15, face painting, live music and inflatables. Friendly pets on leashes are welcome. Bringing your own fireworks, including sparklers, is prohibited. Info: hollyspringsnc.us/358/July-5th.