From picnics and parades, to historical reenactments and fireworks, there are numerous events to commemorate the Fourth of July around North Carolina this weekend.
July 1
North Carolina Symphony, Fayetteville. July 1.-Independence Day. Features patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics and fireworks at Festival Park. 8 p.m. Free.
July 2
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson. July 2. featuring stops at the ruins of an 18th century home and view the Cape Fear River from atop Fort Anderson. All the tours are outdoor and will be conducted by historians in period attire. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 for ages 13 and up, younger free.
North Carolina Symphony, Wilmington. July 2. to the red, white and blue at Cape Fear Community College. Featuring patriotic favorites and high-spirited classics 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$71.
Festival for the Eno, Durham. July 2. featuring music, crafts, food trucks, vendors and more. West Point on the Eno, Single-day pass $18, two-day pass $30.
Fort Fisher, Kure Beach. July 2. Learn about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, who were the first women trained to fly our military's front line arsenal during World War II. Check Fort Fisher's for updates. 2 p.m. Free.
Historic Stagville, Durham. July 2. . Come to learn and play games. Try your hand at games from the 1800s, such as cup and ball, jacks and others. Make a toy to take home. Noon-1 p.m. $1 per person (cash or check only).
Fourth of July on Sugar Mountain. Village of Sugar Mountain. July 2. on Sugar Mountain's 5,300 ft. peak begin around 9:30 p.m.
Red Bull Global Rallycross. Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville. July 2 and 3. Featuring a that brings the track close to fans. The event is open to DoD cardholders with base credentials on Saturday and to the general public on Sunday. General admission is free with the option of paid premium seating for both days.
"Follow the Fight" Tours, Bentonville Battlefield, July 2. Tour the and stop at actual battle sites, including the headquarters of Union Gen. William T. Sherman and Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. Guided tours last approximately two hours. Tours are limited to the first 12 cars and are $5 per person for ages 12 and up. Under age 12 is free. Reservations required.
July 3
North Carolina Symphony, Garner. July 3. -Independence Day. Celebration with patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics and fireworks. Enjoy selections from "Old American Songs" and "Stars and Stripes Forever." 7:30 p.m. Free.
July 4
The 'Works July 4th on Fayetteville Street. July 4. featuring musical performances, watermelon seed spitting contest, art exhibition, kid games and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at noon.
Camp LeJeune Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. Commemorate America turning 240 and . Features live music and entertainment. Doors open at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Festival for the Eno, Durham. July 4. featuring music, crafts, food trucks, vendors and more. West Point on the Eno, Single-day pass $18, two-day pass $30.
Fun Fourth Festival. July 4. , featuring a parade, food vendors, performers and fireworks starting at 9:25 p.m. Street festival runs from 2 to 8 p.m.
Chapel Hill Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. Kenan Stadium. , family activities and musical performances, including The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra. Also features a Watermelon Eating Contest. Gates open at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Historic Edenton, Edenton. July 4. of the Declaration of Independence at the Joseph Hewes Monument by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A short biographical sketch of Hewes, an Edenton resident and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, a prayer and wreath laying. 10 a.m. Free.
Historic Halifax, Halifax. July 4. Independence Day Celebration. Small-town Independence Day celebration featuring , hands-on activities and a festival on the grounds of the Halifax County Courthouse. 9:30 a.m. with fireworks at dark. Free.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. July 4. July 4th Celebration. from the 440th U.S. Army Band in the outdoor pavilion. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dark. Free.
Tryon Palace, New Bern. July 4. , games, crafts, exhibitions, free access to the gardens, and a live reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Palace steps. Festival starts at 10 a.m. Free. Evening event with fireworks starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults/$5 children, under 5 free.
Reading of Frederick Douglass' essay "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro." July 4. Carrboro. The reading is one of the events included in the . Carrboro Community Center. Noon.
State Capitol. Raleigh. July 4. Salute to Independence. Event will offer musical performances, historical and military displays, carriage rides, face painting and several hands-on and play activities for children. Guests can take through historic downtown Raleigh. A naturalization ceremony for new citizens at noon starts the event. Food vendors. Free.
N.C. Museum of History, Raleigh. July 4. Independence Day. Downtown festivities and museum exhibits, including "Southern Impressions: Paintings from the James-Farmer Collection." The exhibit from the collection of Dr. Everette James and Dr. Nancy Farmer, of Chapel Hill. 9 a.m. Free.
North Carolina Symphony, Cary. July 4. Summerfest-Independence Day. , high-spirited classics and fireworks. Hear the "1812 Overture," "Americana Suite" and more. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Olde-Fashioned Festival, Apex, July 4 to commemorate the 4th of July. Food, music and contests. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salen Street, Apex.
Independence Day Celebration. Durham. July 4. with Durham Parks and Recreation and the Durham Bulls. Attend the baseball game and enjoy a dynamic fireworks show following the game. Game at 6:05 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
