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4th of July Olde Time Celebration in Cary, North Carolina

Happy 4th of July!

Every 4th of July, the award winning town of Cary, North Carolina hosts their annual Independance Day Olde Time Celebration.

This year will be no exception as many events are planned to make this year's celebration even better!

The day's events, which will be held at the Fred G. Bond Metro Park, start off with a parent/ child fishing tournament and include the, always fun, "Parade in the Park", a hula hoop contest, a watermelon seed spitting contest and music will be performed by the Cary Town Band. Other contests and events continue at the park throughout the day.

For those who enjoy bicycling, the 15th annual Spin Cycle 4th of July Firecracker 100k and 50K Cycling Ride to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society will run throughout the day as well.

View the full schedule of the day's events.

And don't forget to head on over to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre as the sun begins to go set and watch the fireworks show. Gates open at 3 and there is a full schedule of events planned. Lawn seating is FREE!

The weather is predicted to be hot, but no rain is forecast! So stop on by to help celebrate America's birthday. Once you're here, you'll discover why I've been proud to call this little patch of America, home!

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Posted by Craig Rutman North Carolina (Raleigh Area) Realtor on 07/02/2009 09:49 AM

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47 Comments on 4th of July Olde Time Celebration in Cary, North Carolina

JUN

Craig, The Olde Time Celebration sounds like an amazing amount of old fashioned FUN ! Have a great 4th! Thanks for sharing this with us!

Hi Craig

I will celebrating the 4^th of July and watching the fireworks on Saturday like most Americans.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

What a lovely fireworks photo. Thanks for sharing! I too will be doing some celebrating on the 4th!! No open house, YEAH!

;)

Hey, Craig. I think this is one of my favorite holidays. Warm weather, great food, longer days, etc..... I hope that you have a blast this Saturday. Take care, Jim

Kokabooth is an amazing outdoor theater area and should be a lot of fun. Depending on the kids mood we may go enjoy the celebration from there. Actually no matter where you go I think this is a great place to live and enjoy festivities.

Wanda - It is definitely a good old fashioned fun time for sure! Have yourself a great 4th too!

Lou - Enjoy the day my friend!

Betina - No open houses on the 4th! I believe that's in the Realtor's code of ethics!

Jim and Maria - Personally, my favorite holiday is Festivus, with the 4th of July a close second!

Nevin - I couldn't agree more with ALL of your comments here today! Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake County in general is a wonderful place to call home.

Hello Mr. Craig....If you're fireworks look anything like this picture, they will be awesome. I always have mixed feelings over fireworks. I won't say why, as I wouldn't want to spoil anyone's fun. Anyway, I do love the lit up skies, especially the finales. Hope your 4th is spectacular :-)

Gail - Until I experienced the 4th of July Celebrations in Cary and Apex, NC, this was about as exciting MY 4th of July was......!!!!

Are we having fun yet?!!!

I love Photoshop!!!

Craig, It sounds like another great line up of events....I wonder if we have anything going on (which I should know!). I used to go to Jones Beach every single year and now it's so crowded you can't find a spot on the sand to sit :(

Craig, LOL, great shot of you... :D Your events sound like great fun! I am planning to walk up to the top of the hill, we will brush hog it, sit and watch the fireworks in the next town over. They are very close by. If I just turn and look to the south I will see fireworks of many other towns for miles and miles, they will be about half an inch tall and all over the horizon. :D

I may even get to take the day off!

Carole - I used to sit at the water's edge in Northport and watch the fireworks in Connecticut. I've also been to Jones Beach for the fireworks, but like you, I got tired of the crowds....Yet another reason I'm here!!!

Andrea - Isn't Photoshop fun?!!! "Brush hog"? Now there's a term I'm unfamiliar with. I guess I just have to get out more! Enjoy your top of the hill 4th!

Hi Craig. Hope to see the pics of you competing in the hula hoop contest...hee! And FYI....brushhog is an attachment to a tractor that helps clear heavy brush...obviously a city boy from New York because all us country folk know exactly what the word means...

JUN

Craig, Sounds like a lot of fun. Like you, I kinda get tired of the crowds. Must be old age...

Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN

Hey there, Craig! Sounds like a ton is on tap in Cary for the 4th! I will be staying in Wake Forest but thinking of you as I am so excited that you won't just be standing around holding sparklers!

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Craig:

I see that you are ready with your sparklers (you and your photoshop, you're too funny)...

Sounds like a great time...enjoy your July 4th weekend

Craig, sounds like the Cary area knows how to celebrate the 4th of July! Portage Lakes has a spectacular fireworks display over Turkeyfoot Lake and everyone on the shore has picnics and the crazies on the boats party too!

Craig, I love the photoshop pix you funny guy you~ have a great time,and be safe with those sparklers LOL

Cecily - OK, why am I not surprised that you know what a brush hog thingie is?!!!

Me? Houla hooping? Never!

But with a little help from Photoshop, it might look like this if I did.....

Craig can houla hoop with the best of them!

Michael - Old age? Let me know what that feels like someday!!!

Leesa - Isn't Photoshop fun?!!! Have a great 4th my friend!

Toula - You enjoy the day/ weekend too! Be safe. We need you here in the Rain.

Caren - And which group will you be part of my friend? The crazies on the boats or the picnickers on the shore?

Kristin - Hey, it's all fun and games till someone burns themselves with a sparkler!!! Have a great 4th my friend!

JUL

Craig: If that was a real picture I would definitely pay money to see you shake your booty!

JUL

Cecily - There isn't enough money in the world for that! You'll just have to enjoy the picture or wait for the movie!!!

Craig, Congratulations of your featured post! And I love Photoshop too! Great pics!

Hey Craig!

Great ideas. I just emailed the links to my wife. We may end up going to both if we can get our yard work done tomorrow! Thanks for the post.

Craig- Cary and Apex North Carolina are always fun on July 4th. See you there! And congratulations on the gold star!

Wanda - Thank you my friend! Who knew this was a feature post?

But you know me, I won't let this get to my head!!!

I'd like to thank the academy.......

Cameron - Do your yardwork today! I expect to see you there!

Linda - See you there! And thank you!

Craig, Sounds like a spectacular celebration! I'll be standing at my favorite vantage point on the island and watching the shows all around me. I can see the fireworks in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores and Morehead City all at once. It's pretty special. You should come down some year and see how island folk celebrate Independence!

Marian - I hope you and Amy and your families have a wonderful 4th. And save a plate for me next year, I'll be there!!!

Craig, sounds like a blast!

Jo - No pun intended I'm sure!!! HA! HA! HA!

Craig -congrats on your featured post. Well deserved. Your comments are rediculouse...LOVE IT!

Melissa - Thank you my friend! You know me by now...If it's not fun, it's not worth it! I know how to be serious when I need to, but I like to have fun along the way!

Had to stop by again today and say congratulations on your newest feature!!

Hi Craig...I hope all is well with you this summer....been along time since I stopped by. Just wanted to say HI. Sounds like you will have a great 4th. Be safe and enjoy.

Looks like it would be fun to see those fire works. P R E T T Y... Enjoy.

Patricia Aulson/portsmouth

Jim - Well thank you my friend! I hope you, Maria and your little man have a wonderful 4th.

Kristi - Hello right back at you! All is well! Thank you! I hope you and the DH are also having a great summer. Send me an email with your address.....I've got some great music I want to share with you and your hubby.

Craig - Happy 233rd Independence Day from your 142 year, one day old neighbour to the north!!! Looks like it will be a lot of fun in Raleigh.

Wow, a lot of fun in Raleigh indeed and all over the country !

So, if not hula-hooping, I'm guessing that you are competing in the watermelon seed spitting contest ? Craig, I do like what you do with photoshop! I hope you wear your crown to the Fourth of July festivities, have a good one and congrats on this featured post!

JUL

Craig, I am a crazy wherever I go............party on dudes! Happy Fourth of July!!

HI Craig, I expected to see you coming out of those fireworks on that shot! LOL...Enjoy the holiday weekend!

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Craig:

Congrats on the feature...

Love the crown!!! :)

Patricia - Thank you Patricia! And you have a happy 4th too!

Marc - WOW! You're old! Come on down to the Raleigh area and you'll feel much younger!

Christopher & Stephanie - It's a great time here in the Raleigh area....and all over the country too! Enjoy!

Mary - NO! There will be no watermelon seed spitting for me! I can't compete with you, the reigning champion!!! Thank you for the congrats! Have a great 4th!

Caren - You are a crazy one aren't you? Party on my friend!

Kristin - And you enjoy the weekend to my friend. Be safe and have a great time!

Toula - Thank you! It's an honor I wear proudly..especially being as humble as I am!!!!!

JUL

Hi Craig! WOW--what a great shot and sounds like you're going to have a BLAST (pun intended!) in Cary today! Congrats on that little gold star too!

And, hey--what are YOU doing wearing MY crown! :-D

Have a great Independence Day...

Happy 4th of July Craig! It is great to see Cecily back commenting on your blog, she is hysterical!

Congratulations on your feature! Have a wonderful weekend.

Craig, tremendous shot! I can't say as much about the pic with you in the little princess crown! LOL! Happy 4th to you and congrats on the feature!

Very good picture. Great post. It sounds like you will be having a great day. There is nothing like America on the 4th of July.

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