Independence Day Events
Independence Weekend Celebrations - July 3rd & 4th
All events are free and open to the public!
Independence Eve Olde Time Celebration
Saturday, July 3, Fred G Bond Metro Park, Waterfront; 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Start your Independence Day celebrations early in Bond Park on July 3rd! Come join us for a parent and child Fishing Tournament. Starting at 8:30 you're invited to decorate your bike, trike, wagon or other ride in preparation for the Parade in the Park." While we are judging the vehicles for awards you can celebrate the USA with the Applause! Musical Theatre Touring Troupe performing patriotic favorites from Broadway and beyond. After the performance, we will march and ride to Bond Lake while showing our American Pride in the Parade in the Park. After the Parade you can join us for fun family contests for all ages. Awards will be given in 4 categories: 0-5 years, 6-10 years 11-17 years, and 18 years and older. Contests include: Donut eating, Lakeside Olympics, Watermelon Eating, Watermelon Seed Spitting, and Water Balloon Toss.
8-10 a.m. Fishing Tournament (Waterfront)
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Prizes awarded for largest and smallest length fish and other categories. Age groups: 0-5, 6-10, 11-17, and 18 & older.
10:15-10:45 a.m. “Parade in the Park” (Kiwanis Shelter)
Show your American Pride!! Drive, ride or stroll and parade through the park to the Boathouse. Awards will be given in various categories and age groups. Spectators of all ages are welcome to walk with your child or watch from the side. We will end at the Boathouse and Waterfront to start the remainder of the day's activities.
Independence Eve Performances at Sertoma Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 3, Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park; 6:30-9 p.m.
Kick off your evening with an Independence Eve performance by the Applause! Cary Youth Theatre touring troupe, performing at 6:30 p.m. and the Cary Town Band, performing at 7:30 p.m.
July 4th Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 4, Koka Booth Amphitheatre; 3 - 10 p.m.
Celebrate our nation's birthday in spectacular style at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre with patriotic performances by the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony in what promises to make guests proud to be an American.Gates open at 3 p.m. so patrons can come early and spread out blankets and picnics on the Amphitheatre’s lawn. For those that want a special reserved seat, Booth Amphitheatre is once again offering four-seat tables for purchase. The price is $125 per table and includes Lumpy’s Ice cream and a Star Spangled Swirl Bread from Great Harvest Bread Company. Tickets may be purchased at the Amphitheatre Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Family Fun Zone is back, which will feature food, fun and activities for kids of all ages from 3 – 7 p.m. A nominal charge of $2 per person includes unlimited access to all the rides and fun! In addition kids young and old will want to watch the graceful sailing boats from the Triangle Model Yacht Club as part of the Indy Model Boat Regatta. The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Symphony Lake. If that’s not enough there will also be an Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Lumpy's Ice Cream. Prizes will be awarded! The contest kicks off at 5:30 pm in the Cobblestone Courtyard.
Patriotic performances and music combined with family-friendly activities in an atmosphere that is second to none makes the 4th of July Celebration at Booth Amphitheatre the premiere event in the Triangle. As the last note fades, Booth Amphitheatre will cap off the celebration with an incredibly spectacular fireworks display. Tarps, blankets & chairs allowed within venue gates; staking and tents are not permitted. Concert is FREE and open to the public.
For more information, call (919) 469-4061.
