3rd of July Celebration

The city of Orange kicks off the patriotic party for Independence Day a little early with the annual 3rd of July Celebration at Grijalva Park. Come out and join the community to celebrate with friends, family, fun, and fireworks. The fireworks show has become a tradition for the community and has celebrated the 3rd of July for over twenty years (established 1996).

Tickets: Tickets are $7 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to our North Carolina Project. (This ticket purchase is through Building Humanity, not the City of Orange) Physical tickets are required to enter the event. You will receive a confirmation email with the address for picking up your tickets. Do not go to the city to pick up your tickets. If you cannot pickup, I can arrange to meet you at the event entrance to hand them off.

Parking: Grijalva Park lots will be closed for general parking. General parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the parking lots of El Modena High School, Prospect Elementary. and Esplanade Elementary. Please refer to Event Map. Permit parking in the surrounding neighborhoods is suspended on July 3. Please park legally; do not park in red zones or block driveways.

ADA parking will be available on a first come first served basis at Grijalva Park via Walnut Avenue

A drop-off zone is available at El Modena High School. Please note, the drop off zone is a 0.2 mile walk to the event entrance. It is suggested that attendees be prepared.

Street Closures: Prospect St. will be closed between Spring St. and Walnut Ave. staring at 9:00 a.m. Through traffic can access either side of Prospect St. via Hewes St. McPerson Rd. will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians at Pearl Ave.

Event Activities: The 3rd of July Celebration will include a variety of events and activities. There will be live music, food trucks and beverages for purchase, pony rides, children’s activities, a petting zoo, and more. A musical performance by Orange Community Master Chorale will begin at 8:00 p.m. The fireworks spectacular will begin after the performance at approximately 8:40 p.m.

Do Not Bring: Smoking/Vaping, alcohol, and pets are not allowed at the 3rd of July Celebration.

Lawn seating only. Blankets and low lawn chairs are highly recommended.

All shade canopies and/or umbrellas must be closed/taken down by 7:45 p.m., prior to the start of the program portion of the event.

For the safety of all attendees, bikes and skateboards are to be walked inside the event.

Stroller and wagon parking will be available.