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WAKE, NC · FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 · PARKS & REC

July 3rd Celebration

A party 250 years in the making!

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About the event

A party 250 years in the making! Come out and celebrate the old USA with fun games, a mist zone, arts and crafts and other activities for people of all ages. Food trucks will be on hand to help satisfy your hunger while the Bark Bar will have cold drinks all night. Stay around for a special screening of the 90’s classic Independence Day (PG-13).

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