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Come celebrate at Dix Park with Raleigh's 4th of July Fireworks presented by the City of Raleigh and ABC 11 WTVD!

 

Event Day Text Alerts

Text RALFIREWORKS to 888777 to sign up for  traffic, inclement weather and public safety alerts

 

Event Schedule

5:30 pm

• Event Parking Opens
• Shuttles Begin from Moore Square

6:00 pm

• Food Trucks, Music & Activities Begin

9:00 pm

• Last Shuttle Leaves Moore Square Park
• Stage Program Begins

9:30 pm

• FIREWORKS!

10:00 pm

• Event Over
• Shuttles Return Attendees to Moore Square Park

 

Event Transportation Map

Click the map to view a larger PDF.

 

 

Free Event Parking

City of Raleigh Downtown Parking Decks

• Moore Square Parking Deck – 223 S. Wilmington Street
• Red Hat/City Center Parking Deck – 429 S. Wilmington Street
• Take a Free Event Shuttle to Dix Park!

NC State Centennial Campus

• Only use designated event parking lots and decks! 
• Enter from Centennial Parkway at Oval Drive or Achievement Drive
• Enter from Avent Ferry Road at Varsity Drive
• Parking lots are off Main Campus Drive and Initiative Way
• Designated Parking Decks are:
  • Partners Way Deck – 851 Partners Way
  • Oval West Deck – 914 Partners Way
• No shuttle service from Centennial Campus event parking – walk only to Dix Park
• It is approximately a .6-.9 miles/10-17 minute walk from event parking to the Big Field

 

Free Event Shuttles

• Shuttles pick up from Moore Square Park
• Shuttles drop off at intersection of Centennial Parkway and Blair Drive
• It is approximately .2 miles/5 min walk up Blair Dr. from the shuttle drop off to Big Field
• Shuttles from downtown to Dix Park will run from 5:30 - 9:00  pm.
• Following the fireworks, shuttles will resume until all attendees have been returned to Moore Square Park
• ADA accessible shuttles available

 

Walk + Bike + Scooter

• Use the Rocky Branch Greenway to enter the park at Hunt Drive and Western Boulevard
• Use the Centennial Bikeway Connector to enter the park at Blair Drive and Centennial Parkway
• Bike corral parking staffed by Oaks and Spokes volunteers will be at the intersection at Hunt Drive and Umstead Drive
• Scooter drop-off zones during the event are located at Hunt Drive and Western Boulevard, and at the Family / Rideshare Lot

 

Rideshare + Family Drop-off Lot

• Chapel Parking Lot
• GPS Address: 1030 Richardson Drive
• Enter Dix Park at S. Boylan Avenue from Western Boulevard

 

Accessibility

• ADA/Accessible Parking available at Dix Park
• GPS Address: 1251 Goode St, Raleigh, NC 27603
• Enter Dix Park at Goode Street from Lake Wheeler Road
• ADA Shuttle picks up from designated parking lots and takes attendees to and from the Big Field
• Accessible pathway in the Big Field
• ADA temporary restrooms at the Big Field

Event Map

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Food + Activities Details

Family Activity Zone (6-9 pm)

• Art activities with Artsplosure
• Water slides, scavenger hunt, and a foam party pit
  • ​​​​​We recommend families bring a change of clothes for the kids!

Food Truck Court (6-10 pm)

• 40 food trucks curated by Shop Local Raleigh
• Open throughout the entire event

Stage Entertainment (6-9:30 pm)

• 6 -9 pm | Music with DJ Rickey Smith
• 7pm + 8 pm | Community Dance led by Cuquig
• 9-9:30 pm | ABC11 Live and Firework Countdown

 

Know Before You Go

• Pack light and plan accordingly for the distances between event parking and shuttles (or Family/Rideshare Drop-off) and the Big Field
• The event area includes a grass covered field with uneven surfaces
• Water filling stations are available
• Port-a-johns with ADA accessible facilities will be the only restrooms at the event
• No shuttle service from Centennial Campus event parking – walk only to Dix Park
• Last shuttle leaves Moore Square Park at 9:00 pm

What to Bring 

• A refillable water bottle
• Blanket and/or camp chairs for seating
• Food and non-alcoholic drinks, small cooler or bag permitted
• Sunscreen, hats, bug spray, flashlights and closed-toe shoes are recommended
• Personal sized umbrellas are permitted
• Pack light. If riding a shuttle, all belongings should fit on your lap so we have room for everyone

What is Not Allowed

• Personal fireworks or sparklers
• Alcohol
• Weapons of any kind
• Smoking & Vaping
• Drug use
• Open flames and grilling
• Tents, canopies
• Drones
• Littering
• Please leave pets safe at home!

 

Event Day Text Alerts

Text RALFIREWORKS to 888777 to sign up for  traffic, inclement weather and public safety alerts

 

Questions

Check out the Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks FAQs

Or contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Event Ambassadors support event set up, event activities, parking and clean up, as well as, greet event attendees & provide and park information

• Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks: Thursday, July 4
• Fireworks Event Litter Cleanup: Friday, July 5