July 4th Celebration and Fireworks

The City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, invites you to the 2008 July 4th Celebration at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by our title sponsor The Rooster 106.1 and by the Carolina Alehouse.

This fun-filled family event will include interactive games and inflatable rides, live stage and roving entertainment, and interactive booth displays from 3 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Country music singer Holland Marie will provide a special musical performance on the main stage on the Midway at 7:30 p.m.  Marie won the Fox 50 2006 Gimme The Mike and has also won the NC/SC Colgate Country Showdown twice.

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.!  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the main stage concert. Seating is not provided.

Event date:Friday, July 4, 2008 (Rain date: Saturday, July 5, for 9 p.m. fireworks show only). In the event of inclement weather, all indoor activities will remain as scheduled and all outdoor activities will be cancelled.

Event time: Gates open at 2:30 and activities begin at 3:00.

Event location:  The North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC, 27616

Public Parking: Public parking is available at Gates 4 & 9 Handicap parking:  Gate 2

Public parking is also available in Trinity Road parking lots.

Other information: No coolers. No pets