Wake Forest's Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks, a children's parade and Art in the Park
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Wake Forest, Wake Forest
Price: Free
Category: Arts
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting two days of 4th of July festivities in 2026! These events are part of a large list of 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle. Celebrate with fireworks, the children's parade and Art in the Park. Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular Wake Forest is presenting a 4th of July fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest. This is a free event, open to the public. It features a concert and fireworks. You may bring your own lawn chair or blanket and watch the show from the Husky Stadium football field or one of the designated viewing areas on the school's campus. You may also sit on the home side stadium bleachers. The event features: Concert by The Swingin' Medallions Roaming performers Magic shows Comedic juggling Food trucks More Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. Parking: Both regular and handicap parking (by identification only) will be available in designated areas on the campuses of Heritage High School, Heritage Middle School, 3400 Rogers Road, and Heritage Elementary School, 3500 Rogers Road. Parking will also be available at Hope Lutheran Church, 3525 Rogers Road. Some parking lots in the area may appear to be public, when in fact they are private. Read all signage in the lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only.
