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The N.C. Symphony Independence Day Celebration concert is at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. ncsymphony.org Visit the historic Joel Lane Museum House—there will be a free open house in honor of Independence Day. joellane.org
The Finley YMCA hosts its Freedom Festival June 30—a family friendly celebration with music, activites, food vendors and a fireworks show. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. ymcatriangle.org Bring the whole family to the Children’s Independence Parade at Durham Central Park. Decorate bikes, wagons and strollers with items from the Scrap Exchange, then enjoy popsicles and fire truck tours. durhamcentralpark.org
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FLAGS ON THE FIELD The North Carolina Football Club will play Charlotte Independence at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. northcarolinafc.com The 8th Annual USA vs. Cuba International Friendship Series is July 4 and 5 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. usabaseball.com Run the Keep RLGH Independent 4-miler at Dorothea Dix Park presented by Runologie and Trophy Brewing. dorotheadixpark.org
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Don’t miss Raleigh’s fireworks display! The city’s official fireworks will be held in West Raleigh near Carter-Finley Stadium and PNC Arena. Fireworks launch at 9:32 p.m. visitraleigh.com Heritage High School in Wake Forest hosts the 2019 Fireworks Spectacular July 3. There will be food trucks and concessions available and the band Sleeping Booty will headline the celebration. wakeforestnc.gov
INDEPENDENT SPIRITS Wear red, white and blue on Glenwood South for Crawl Raleigh—you’ll find themed music and drink specials beginning July 3 at 9 p.m. and ending in the early morning of July 4. eventbrite.com Oak City Brewing in Knightdale hosts its July 4th Bash with music, food trucks, beer and fireworks. oakcitybrewingcompany.com
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11 ways to celebrate Independence Day around the Triangle.
