Celebrate America’s 250th: Exciting Independence Day festivities across the Triangle

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Several towns in Wake County will host Independence Day festivities and fireworks displays leading up to America’s 250th birthday.

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Town of Wendell spokesperson Tyler Newman says the celebrations start on Wed., July 1, at 9 a.m. with the Stars, Stripes & Syrup Veterans Breakfast at Wendell Community Center, honoring local veterans and their families for free.

On July 2, the fun continues with a Golf Cart and Bike Parade at 6 p.m. from J. Ashley Wall Town Square to Wendell Park, followed by the Wendell Fireworks Show and Concert at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Main Event Band at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

“[It’s] Really about unity bringing the community together reminding us we are celebrating a lot of history and heritage, not just in Wendell but in America in general,” said Newman.   

The Community Navigators Community Builders is a leadership program for middle and high school students in Garner.

“Our mission is to develop community youth leaders, and we do that by providing them an opportunity to serve,” said Community Navigators Community Builders Founder Dr. Cleopatra Lacewell.   

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For the seventh year, they were selected to host a fundraiser at Garner’s July 3rd Independence Day Celebration at Lake Benson Park, with gates opening at 5 p.m. 

And in Morrisville, the Red, White & BOOM festivities will be on Thursday, July 2, with the celebration taking place at Cedar Fork District Park starting at 6 p.m.

“We’ve just been named an All-America City for the second time, so on this all-American holiday we’re an all-American city,” said Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Anne Robotti.

As people reflect on America’s 250th birthday, they say this year’s celebration hits differently.

“This year, more than ever, I appreciate what makes us free, and I think we come together as a community and town to celebrate that,” Robotti said.

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