4th of July celebrations without fireworks — festivals, concerts and parades in the Triangle
Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
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Category: Music
Photo: Depositphotos If you’d like to celebrate the 4th of July at a festive event, but would prefer a celebration without fireworks, we have a list for you here! Our list includes parades, festivals, cookouts, concerts and more. These events take place all around the Triangle. Of course, if you want the whole shebang, check out our full list of 4th of July celebrations, including fireworks. Town of Carrboro's 4th of July Celebration Carrboro's 4th of July CelebrationDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Weaver Street Market, 101 E Weaver Street, and Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro.Cost: FreeFeatures: Meet at Weaver Street Market for a bike and wagon decorating contest and a costume contest. The People's Parade will go from there to Carrboro Town Hall, where there will be live music and kids' activities until 1:30 p.m. Festivities include live music, a baby crawl contest, a pie eating contest and much more. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Carrboro Century Center, the community reading of Frederick Douglass' essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro" will take place. Cary's July 3rd Celebration Cary's July 3rd CelebrationDate: Friday, July 3, 2026Time: 4 to 10 p.m.Place: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NCCost: FreeFeatures: Family-friendly activities, food trucks and the movie Independence Day. Independence Day Fishing Tournament Independence Day Fishing TournamentDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Place: Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NCCost: FreeFeatures: Fishing tournament for all ages. Prizes for longest and shortest fish for each age group. Peace and Love on America's 250th Peace and Love on America's 250thDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 3 to 8 p.m.Place: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NCCost: FreeFeatures: Musical performances, hands-on kids' activities, spoken word artists, food trucks and more Chapel Hill 4th of July Drone Show Chapel Hill's 4th of July Drone
