Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration
- July 4 / Thursday 3:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Information
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July 4th at KBA is a Triangle tradition! Join us for a salute to the red, white, and blue as we honor the birthday of the U.S.A. with the music of the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy patriotic favorites, high-spirited classics, fun activities for kids and a dazzling firework display over Symphony Lake.
Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 9:25pm.
At 6:30pm the United States Veterans Corps will showcase a live demonstration at Symphony Lake, featuring a member of the NC Veterans Corps parachuting from a plane and landing in Symphony Lake. Following the landing, the on-site Corps team will execute a rescue operation utilizing motorized rubber rafts.
NOTE: Purchasing a table will offer a view of the performances but does not guarantee a clear view of the fireworks. Fireworks may be obstructed by the tree canopy, the stage, or other structures.
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Additional Ticket Information
General Admission lawn is FREE and does not require a ticket. A limited number of Reserved Table Seats (with parking) are available.
NOTE: Purchasing a table will offer a view of the performances but does not guarantee a clear view of the fireworks. Fireworks may be obstructed by the tree canopy, the stage, or other structures.
Food & Beverage
For this event, picnics are welcomed. Guests are allowed to bring in food and beverages (including beer and wine - no liquor).
Concessions will be open selling a varierty of NEW delicious food items and beverages. Click HERE to see the new menu.
Items Allowed
For this event, KBA will allow all types of coolers & bags, however to expedite entry we prefer all guests bring 12" x 12" x 9" clear bags and/or coolers or bags no larger than 6"x8".
- Alcoholic Beverages (No Liquor)
- Coolers
- Food
- Lawn Chairs - Please remove the chair from the bags at the security checkpointl.
- No Footrest, Canopy, Lounge, Tri-Fold or Swinging Chairs.
- Blankets & Towels
- Bags/Purses
- Ponchos
- Strollers
- Umbrellas - NO beach umbrellas
- Reusable bottles/Cups
- Water fill stations located near restrooms
All bags & coolers will be searched.
Items Prohibited
Prohibited items will need to be returned to guests’ vehicle before entering.
Please leave the following items at home:
- Balloons, Banners & Signs
- Beach umbrellas
- Brochures/Stickers/Handouts
- Confetti/Glitter
- Drones
- Fireworks
- Go Pros, Audio or video recorders
- Grills & Open Flames
- Illegal Drugs
- Laser Pointers
- Liquor
- Mats of any kind including yoga mats
- Noise Makers
- No Footrest, Canopy, Lounge, Tri-Fold or Swinging Chairs
- Pets of any kind (Excluding service Animal)
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses
- Sporting equipment
- Tarps, Plastic sheeting
- Tents/Stakes
- Weapons of Any Kind (Include but not limited to knives, guns, tasers, chains, studded/spiked jewelry)
Parking Information
PARKING LOTS OPEN AT 2:30PM
GENERAL PARKING: Parking is free of charge in Amphitheatre owned lots. Some local businesses may charge a fee to park in their lots.
PREFERRED PARKING: A limited number of PREFERRED parking spaces are available for $20.00 per car in advance or $20.00 on the day of event if spaces are available.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first come first served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.
DROP OFF & PICK UP BEFORE 6PM: If using a ride share company please use the address 11000 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518. Follow the parking directional signs upon arrival and look for our Parking Staff.
DROP OFF & PICK UP AFTER 6PM: If using a ride share company please use the address 3700 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518.
Road Closures
Road Closures: Thursday, July 4th
- 8:00am – Road closures on eastbound Regency Parkway and southbound on Ederlee Drive starting at Atria Senior Living.
- 8:00am – Road closures on Ederlee at Avenue of the Estates (No northbound traffic). Closure of both lanes of Peregrine Place. All Traffic From US 64/US 1 southbound routed around the venue on Regency Parkway.
If attempting to reach US 1 from the backside of Regency Parkway please drive around to Penny Road to Kildaire Farm Road.
- 6:00pm (approximate) – Closure of southbound Regency Parkway from Tryon Road/US64 and Route 1 at the intersection of Regency Parkway and Regency Forest.
DROP OFF & PICK UP BEFORE 6PM: If using a ride share company please use the address 11000 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518. Follow the parking directional signs upon arrival and look for our Parking Staff.
DROP OFF & PICK UP AFTER 6PM: If using a ride share company please use the address 3700 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518.
Schedule
Your host for the day is Nick Jordan with B93.9 New Country!
Dj Bri with Ryder Entertainment bringing the music and the fun!
3:30pm: Gates Open
4:25pm: The Scouts Present the Red, White & Blue
4:30pm: Cary Town Band
5:30pm: Lumpy's Ice Cream Eating Contest - $5 registration fee
sign-up early at the Lumpy's tent in the Cobblestone Courtyard.
5:30pm: Happy Dan The Magic Man (kids show) located in the Kona Big Wave Club.
6:00pm: Musical chairs - located on the stage.
6:15pm: Happy Dan The Magic Man (kids show) located in the Kona Big Wave Club.
6:20pm: Are you smarter than a Brit? Located on stage.
6:30pm: The US Veterans Corps will showcase a live demonstration at Symphony Lake, featuring a member of the NC Veterans Corps parachuting from a plane and landing in Symphony Lake. Following the landing, the on-site Corps team will execute a rescue operation utilizing motorized rubber rafts.
7:25pm: A Message from Mayor Harold Weinbrecht
7:30pm: The North Carolina Symphony
9:25pm: Fireworks
Vendors
Venue Exterior/The Triangle
- AXE Throwing
- STARRY
- Carolina Hurricanes Storm Trailer and Slapshot
- Food Trucks
- Party in a Pita
- Boba Tea
- Crispy Gyoza
- Pelican Ice
- HIS Radio "Fun Patrol"
Inside The Venue:
- B93.9 New Country
- Lumpy's Ice Cream
- Maui Wowi
- Chick-fil-A
- Cotton Candy
- Pepsi Grab-N-Go
- Lost Child Safety (3 locations)
- A Voice For All
- WakeMed "Safe Kids"
- Happy Dan The Magic Man in the Big Wave Kona Club
- Capital Vacations
- You Can Vote
- Veterans Bridge Home
- NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- North Carolina National Guard
- Swift Creek Exchange Club
- United States Veterans Corps & Operation Coming Home
*Vendors are subject to change without notice.
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