If you're looking for something fun to do on July 4th can choose from fireworks, music, baseball games, and more around the Triangle. Here is a list of events in Raleigh, at the State Capitol, Durham, and Cary if you'd get out and enjoy the festivities planned by each town.
City of Raleigh State Fairgrounds: Fireworks and More
The City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their 4th of July Celebration on Wednesday July 4 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The North Carolina State Fairgrounds is located at 1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard. This fun-filled family event will include interactive games, inflatables, pony rides, karaoke, live entertainment, and fireworks. Live entertainment will consist of Bluesville, Fettuccini Brothers, Michael Ken, and Mighty Lester.
City of Raleigh State Capitol Celebration
Visit Mordecai Historic Park's display at the 4th of July, NC State Capitol Celebration on July 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families are invited to participate in the Mordecai Historic Park hands on artifact activity for your chance to win prizes. Then take a ride on the Raleigh Trolley to experience how citizens got around Raleigh long ago. Trolley Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for youth and children (6 and under) are free. There will be live music, vendors, historic displays, reenactors, and children's activities.
Durham Bulls Baseball & Fireworks 
Nothing is more American than watching a baseball game and the Durham Bulls will be playing at home at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on July 4th.
The Bulls will be playing USA Baseball vs. Japan on Wednesday Jul. 4 at 9:00 p.m. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. A huge fireworks extravaganza is scheduled for after the game.
Zebulon - Carolina Mudcats Game This game will be played at 7:15pm in Zebulon featuring the Suns vs. Jacksonville. Fireworks to follow the conclusion of the game.
Town of Cary Events & Firworks
The Town of Cary will have many events at the the Bond Park off of High House Road. After the contests end,
guests are invited to travel to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway to enjoy the North Carolina Symphony, Cary Town Band and the Applause! Touring Troupe. Back again this year is the "Family Fun Zone" where kids can enjoy water tag, pedal cars, obstacle course, moon walk, mechanical bull, and more.
Chapel Hill Fireworks - Keenan Stadium
The Town of Chapel Hill's annual July 4th Celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at UNC's Kenan Memorial Stadium. Live music - Top 40, Carolina beach music, R & B, blues and country - by Johnny White and the Elite Band starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks are only visible from inside the stadium, so plan to arrive early to get a good seat. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show may begin earlier than scheduled. Gates open at 7pm with fireworks starting at 9:30pm.
Wake Forest Events
4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Trentini Stadium at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School Fireworks, games, live entertainment, plus a whole lot more await you at the Annual Fourth of July Celebration.
The Triangle area has many celebrations planned. I've attended all but the Wake Forest celebration in the past. I especially like the NC Symphony at Koka Booth Amphitheatre if you can stand the crowds.
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