July 4 Holiday Means Minor Service Changes in Cary, Highlights Fireworks Safety as Dry Conditions Persist

• Most staffed facilities, including community centers and the Citizen's Convenience Center, will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
• GoCary will run its Sunday-level schedule for fixed routes and offer Tier 1 only for Door-to-Door service on July 3. Residents can also expect no changes to weekly curbside collection.
• Cary Fire Department encourages extra caution with fireworks and open flames due to recent dry weather conditions and will share any burn ban or fire restrictions issued by state authorities.
• Celebrate Independence Day in Cary with two free events: a July 3 celebration at Downtown Cary Park, followed by a July 4 celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre that includes a fireworks finale.

Cary, NC - Cary Town Hall and most staffed facilities, including community centers, Cary 311, and the Citizen's Convenience Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. GoCary will operate on a Sunday service schedule for fixed routes and provide Tier I Door-to-Door service only on July 3. Curbside collection remains unchanged for the week of June 29 - July 3.

On July 3, Cary community centers, the Cary Senior Center, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, and the Cary Arts Center will close at 5 p.m. and will reopen Monday, July 6. The Cary Arts Center will reopen at 7 p.m. for the Cary Town Band's America's 250th Patriotic Celebration concert. The free performance begins at 7:30 p.m. The Cary Theater will be closed July 3 and 4 and will resume regular operating hours July 5. The Cary Tennis Park will be closed for public play on July 4 as it hosts the Cary Tennis Classic Pro Tournament. Tickets are available through the Cary Tennis Classic website.

As residents prepare to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day, the Cary Fire Department strongly encourages everyone to use extra caution with fireworks and open flames due to recent dry weather conditions. While no burn ban or fire restrictions are currently in effect, dry grass, leaves, and other vegetation and ignite quickly. Residents are encouraged to attend professionally managed firework displays whenever possible. Those choosing to use consumer fireworks should follow manufacturer instructions, keep a water source nearby, maintain a safe distance from homes, vehicles, trees, and dry vegetation, and never allow children to handle fireworks. Cary continues to monitor weather conditions and will share any burn bans or fire restrictions issued by state authorities through carync.gov, social media, Cary TV, and local media outlets. If you see a fire or an emergency situation, call 911 immediately.

Kick off July 4 festivities early at Downtown Cary Park's July 3rd Celebration, starting at 4 p.m. Enjoy a movie screening of "Independence Day" (PG-13), family-friendly activities, and a lineup of food trucks. This event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.

Citizens looking to spend time outdoors on July 4 can visit the Bond Park Boathouse from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an Independence Day Fishing Tournament from 7 to 11 a.m. Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; however, Stevens Nature Center will be closed. Cary Action Sports is open from 5 to 9 p.m.

Spend your Fourth of July at Koka Booth Amphitheatre's Independence Day Celebration for an evening of patriotic music, family fun, and fireworks. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., enjoy performances by the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony, activities for all ages, and a fireworks display over Symphony Lake beginning around 9:25 p.m., weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. Visit boothamphitheatre.com for event details, ADA tickets, and traffic information. Text CARYJULY4 to 888777 to receive event information

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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