Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks 2024

Category

Arts & Culture

Raleigh's 4th of July Fireworks presented by City of Raleigh and ABC 11 WTVD!

2024 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

 

2024 July 4 Transportation Map

 

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

 

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!

 

Questions

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