It’s 4th of July weekend and it’s time to celebrate our country’s independence. If you are looking to celebrate 4th of July in a fun way the Towns of Carrboro, Hillsborough, Caldwell and Chapel Hill are putting on events for you to enjoy.
You can start your celebration early with the Town of Carrboro’s July 4th celebration at the Carrboro Town Hall. The event will start at 9:30 a.m at Weaver Street Market Lawn with music by Tim Stambaugh and end at 4:00 p.m.
The event will include a parade going from Weaver Street Market to Town Hall, starting at 10:50 a.m. Kids will have access to the fun zone and the fun zone stage.
In the event of inclement weather, a message will be posted here under the news flash section and on the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department’s Weather Information Line at 919-918-7373.
The Third Annual Community Reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro” will be held rain or shine at the Carrboro Century Center from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Residents of Caldwell can celebrate their Independence Day starting at ten o’clock in the morning as the town marches from Caldwell Fire House to the NC 57 and Guest Road Intersection. The parade will start moving at 10:50 a.m.
If you are a resident of Hillsborugh celebrate the Third Annual Picnic in the Park at the River Park on East Margret Lane from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Festivities begin with a community reading of the Declaration of independence, followed by live music from several local bands. Families can enjoy lunch from one of many food trucks.
There will also be a ton of fun activities for kids, according to the town, including colonial-style games and crafts with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
And the Old Fashioned 4th of July is back with the celebration from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the lawn at The Horace Williams House. There will be free Ice Cream, flags, lemonade and patriotic music performed by the village band. Be sure to bring lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends.
Once you’re done with your town’s daily activities head over to UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium for the celebration of 4th of July this Monday. The gates open at 7:00 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
The event starts off with a watermelon eating contest hosted by DSI comedy.
If watermelons and comedy isn’t really your thing, enjoy The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra. The TSP has a wide variety of music ranging from Rock to Reggae.
Stadium Gates five, six and Blue Zone North will be open for entry at 7:00 p.m..
Amanda Fletcher and Jim Orr with the Town of Chapel Hill spoke with Ron Stutts about the fireworks celebration at Kenan Stadium:
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