Jul 4 Wed
  1. July 4th Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

    11:00 AM - 7:59 PM EDT
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    Wednesday, July 4 | 3-10pm

    Celebrate our nation's birthday in spectacular style at Booth Amphitheatre for the area's biggest Independence Day celebration ever. Come early and enjoy the beautiful setting and patriotic performances with the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony in what promises to make guests proud to be an American. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities all day long included rides and games, magicians and performances ice-cream eating contests and back by popular demand, the 50 foot Ferris Wheel!

    GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN SEATS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. TICKETS ARE NOT NEEDED.

    Click here to print a site map of July 4th with activity locations!

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
    3pm: Gates Open to Blankets, Lawn Chairs & Picnics
    3-5pm: DJ Uniq
    3-7pm: Kids Activities, Ferris Wheel, Berry-Go-Round and more.
    4:30-6pm: Ice Cream eating contests.
    5:45pm: Cary Town Band on Koka Booth Main Stage
    7:30pm: NC Symphony on Koka Booth Main Stage
    Fireworks to follow the concert (approx 9:00pm)

    Kids Activities will include a Ferris Wheel, Berry Go Round, games, magicians and more! Most activities are free but there will be a nominal charge for some rides (Cash only). Activities can be found both inside and outside the venue.

    SPECIAL RESERVED SEATING SOLD OUT!
    A limited number of 4 seat pub tables are available for purchase for $160.00 for the whole table. You must purchase all 4 seats.
    Each 4 seat table purchased will come with a free preferred parking pass, a pint of Lumpy's Ice cream and a loaf of Star Spangled Swirl Bread from Great Harvest Bread Company.

    WHAT TO KNOW WHEN COMING TO THE SHOW:
    Parking: Venue owned parking lots offer Free parking and are filled on a first come first serve basis Upgrade to Preferred Parking for $15 cash upon arrival if space is available. Area businesses offer concert parking for a fee ranging from $5 to $15 Accessible parking available near main entrance and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Food/Beverages Patrons may bring in coolers, food & beverages (including beer/wine).
    Children: We want to keep your little firecrackers safe! Stop by Guest Services to get a special armband for your child. If, on the off chance, you get separated, we can get you back together fast.

    Items Allowed
    Patrons may bring lawn chairs, blankets, purses, strollers, cameras, bags, ponchos, raincoats, coolers and picnics (including beer & wine).

    Prohibited Items
    Tents, canopies, weapons, Staking, Grills, Fireworks, sparklers, open flames, drones, pets and hula hoops.
    TARPS/PLASTIC ARE NOT ALLOWED.

    Traffic Alert
    Please note that at approximately 7pm, the roads around the Regency Parkway/Ederlee Loop will go in one direction.  Please see the map below for traffic patterns.