From now through the Fourth, people can buy discount tickets online and in local stores for the usually sold out stadium show and fireworks display. The $5 tickets are available at five for $20 at
- Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, 305 South White Street
- The Wake Forest Weekly, 229 East Owen Avenue
- Aloha Tan, 12223 Hampton Way Drive
- All About Hair & Nails, 12223 Hampton Way Drive
- Town & Country Hardware at Gateway Commons, 910 Gateway Commons Circle
- NC General Stores, 150 South White Street
- For Old Times Sake Antiques, 223 South White Street
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street. Print out the ticket at home and redeem it on Monday, July 3, for a wristband at the red tent near the main gate at Wake Forest High School’s Trentini Stadium, the site for the stadium show and fireworks display.
This will be the 44th year a group of volunteers with some financial help from the Town of Wake Forest, sponsors, individual contributors and the gate and concession proceeds from last year’s celebration provide two days of entertainment for thousands. There is no charge for the events on the second day of the Fourth, this year Tuesday, July 4, the children’s parade along North Main Street beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by Art-in-the-Park and Games-in-the-Park, Holding Park. This year there will also be several inflatables at the next-door R.H. Forrest ball field.
There is still time to volunteer to help with the festivities, and this is an excellent way for newcomers to learn about the town and meet people. Get in touch with Fourth Chairman Rob Mitchell at (919) 925-0375 or via email at WFJuly4th@aol.com to volunteer or donate.
