Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
Date: Sat, May 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Outdoors
The City of Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration will return to the Big Field at Dorothea Dix Park in 2026. It will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. The fireworks will be the main event, but the celebration also includes music, activities and food. This is a free event and no ticket is needed. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Triangle! What to Expect Fireworks show DJ and live music Craft station Lawn games Shaded picnic area Food and beverage vendors (no alcohol permitted) Schedule 5:30 p.m.: Downtown shuttles begin from Moore Square 6:00 p.m.: Gates open at Dix Park; Food trucks, music, and activities begin 9:00 p.m.: Last shuttle leaves from Moore Square for Dix Park 9:30 p.m.: FIREWORKS! 10:00 p.m.: Event concludes; Shuttles begin returning attendees to Moore Square Parking Options Free shuttles from Moore Square. Downtown Raleigh parking decks will be charging a $10 flat fee. Limited free parking at NC State University Centennial Campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan to walk to the Big Field from these lots: Partners Way Deck, 861 Partners Way Southwest, and Oval West Deck, 914 Partners Way. ADA/Accessibility parking for those requiring accommodations. You'll need a valid state-issued handicap placard, permit, or license plate to access ADA parking, and the person the credential is issued to must be in the vehicle. Enter at Goode Street from Lake Wheeler Road and follow staff directions to designated parking lots. An ADA shuttle will transport attendees to the Big Field. Bring Blankets Small, soft-sided coolers with snacks, food, and sealed non-alcoholic beverages Refillable water bottles Comfortable closed-toe shoes Sunscreen and bug spray Flashlights Do Not Bring Weapons of any kind Alcohol Smoking or vaping Drug use Open flames or grills Personal fireworks or sparklers Drones Off-leash dogs (Consider leaving dogs at home due to fireworks noise, crowds, and heat) Littering Th
