The NC Department of Natural and Culture Resources is hosting the Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!
This free, all-day festival is a celebration of the arts, history, nature, and culture that define North Carolina’s role in the nation’s story.
Headlining Musical Performances by:
TIFT MERRITT & RISSI PALMER
Additional live performances by:
Nest of Singing Birds
82nd Airborne All-American Brass Quintet
Wake & District Raleigh Pipe Band
N.C. Governor’s School Choir
Poet Zack Zachary
In addition to live music and cultural performances, the festival features loads of family-friendly fun including:
Hurricanes KidZone, sponsored by the Carolina Hurricanes
Trolley tours of historic downtown Raleigh
Living history and special exhibits
More than 50 vendors and food trucks
Independence Day Ceremony
This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of Raleigh.