Independence Eve Performances at Sertoma Amphitheatre

Wednesday, July 3, Fred G Bond Metro Park, 6:30 p.m.
Independence Eve Performances at Sertoma Amphitheatre

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.  

Independence Day Olde Time Celebration at Bond Park

Thursday, July 4; events start at 7:30 a.m.

Start your Independence Day celebrations early in Bond Park on Thursday, July 4th! Come join us for a parent and child Fishing Tournament. After the tournament, get prepped for the "Parade in the Park". 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.  

7:30-10 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.

9-10:30 a.m. Parade Decorations (Kiwanis Shelter)
Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, wagon or stroller to show your American Pride. Please, no gas powered vehicles. Limited supplies provided. You are welcome to provide your own decorations or come already decorated.

10:30 a.m.  “Parade in the Park” (Kiwanis Shelter)
Show your American Pride!!  Join the Cary Town Band as we drive, ride or stroll and parade through the park to the Boathouse.  Awards will be given in for first, second and third place overall. 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.

11 a.m. Family Contests (Waterfront)

Contests include: Donut eating, Lakeside Olympics, Watermelon Eating, Seed Spitting, Water Balloon Toss and Sidewalk Decorating. We will provide sidewalk chalk while supplies last. You are welcome to bring your own!

July 4th Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Thursday, 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 $140 per table and includes Lumpy’s Ice cream, a Star Spangled Swirl Bread from Great Harvest Bread Company and preferred parking. Tickets may be purchased at the Amphitheatre Box Office or online at www.etix.com.

In addition kids young and old will want to watch the boats from the Capital Model Boat Club as they set sail on Symphony Lake the fun starts at 3 p.m. If that’s not enough there will also be an Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Lumpy's Ice Cream, a frozen t-shirt contest, Watermelon eating contest, magician, face painter, scavenger hunt and new for 2013 a 50 Foot Ferris Wheel!

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.

3 p.m. • Gates Open to Blankets, Lawn Chairs & Picnics
3 - 7 p.m. • Kids Activities – Video Gaming Truck, Magician, Face Painters and more • Open to All
3 – 8pm – Ferris Wheel overlooking Symphony Lake
3 p.m. • Model Boat Regatta on Symphony Lake
4:30 p.m. • Frozen T-Shirt Contest
5:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest
5:30 p.m. • Lumpy’s Ice Cream Eating Contest
5:45 p.m. • Cary Town Band • Main Stage
7:30 p.m. • NC Symphony • Main Stage

Fireworks immediately following concert.


For more information, call (919) 469-4061.