July 5 Independence Day Celebration

  1. 1 July 5 Fireworks
  2. 2 July 5 Cornhole

Thank you so much for attending our 2025 Independence Day Celebration! We look forward to seeing you next year. Take our attendee survey so we can help improve our community events!


Saturday, July 5, 2025, 6-9:30 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting*
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave.

Enjoy a second day for the USA! The Holly Springs Independence Day Celebration on July 5 is FREE evening full of fun with live music, food trucks, games, and spectacular fireworks.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, fun outdoor games, and plenty of water for this fun community celebration! Coolers and picnics are allowed. No alcohol. 

*Fireworks are weather dependent. Time is subject to change. Any time changes will be communicated on this webpage

Enjoy Live Music at the Festival: Livehouse Performs 6-9 p.m. 

Livehouse ignited its musical journey in 2010, blending the best of Soul, Funk, House, Rock, Disco, Country, and everything in between. Their mission? To get you dancing! With rich vocal harmonies and irresistibly deep grooves, Livehouse is a dance-inducing powerhouse that knows how to move a crowd. Enjoy a high-energy performance with genre-blending sound.

Parking

  • Plan to arrive early; parking is not guaranteed.
  • The parking areas at Sugg Farm hold 4,000 vehicles. In 2024, they filled an hour in advance of the show. Event planners expect the parking to fill even earlier this year.
  • Once parking at Sugg Farm is full, vehicles will be prohibited from entering the park. 
  • Parking along neighborhood streets and residential areas adjacent to Sugg Farm is prohibited.
  • Carpooling or parking off-site and using trails, sidewalks, and greenways to reach the park is encouraged. Due to its proximity to the fireworks, the Carl G. Dean Greenway near Sugg Farm will close at 8:45 p.m. in advance of the show.
  • Check back here during the event to get live updates on parking capacity.
Sugg July 5 Parking Map

Exiting After the Fireworks

  • Be especially mindful of pedestrians following the event. After about 20 minutes, as walkers clear the roadways, all traffic lanes will open to exiting vehicles. All traffic lanes flow out of the park.
  • Exit options:
    • Blooming Meadows Road/Stinson Exit: Travel Blooming Meadows Road to Stinson Avenue.
    • Grigsby Exit: Open to exiting vehicles at all times. Travel to Main Street and on to Holly Springs Road or NC 55.
    • Teal Lake Exit: Open to exiting vehicles at all times. Travel to NC 55.
  • To help traffic flow, parking will be prohibited on neighborhood streets adjacent to Sugg Farm.
  • Womble Park is a recommended location for drivers not attending the fireworks to meet walkers following the event.

July 5 Exit Map


Event FAQs

What is the plan in case of inclement weather?

  • The Independence Day Celebration, including fireworks, are weather dependent. Time is subject to change. Any time changes or event updates will be communicated on this webpage.

What items am I prohibited from bringing to the event?

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Knives and weapons of any kind
  • Fireworks (including sparklers)
  • Drones
  • Smoking/Vaping
  • Illegal substances
  • Non-sanctioned activities and unauthorized selling (must be an authorized vendor to make sales)

Note - Large bags and coolers may be subject to search.

Can I bring my dog?

  • Leashed dogs are welcome, but please be mindful of the fireworks and large crowds. Dog owners are responsible for picking up and properly disposing of pet waste and for the behavior of the pet.

Where do I go for lost and found?

  • Please visit the Holly Springs Fire and Police tents by the main entrance of the event field to claim any lost items.

Where can I find first aid and medical assistance?

  • Please visit the Holly Springs Fire and Police tents by the main entrance of the event field if you need first aid or medical assistance.

Where are the drop-off and pick-up locations?

  • Individuals can be dropped off by the event field. Vehicles dropping off passengers will be asked to exit the event space via Teal Lake Drive. It is recommended that individuals be picked up at Womble Park (1201 Grigsby Avenue).

Can I bring my own canopy?

  • Patrons are asked to leave canopies at home so that all in attendance may enjoy a clear view of the fireworks display.

With high temperatures expected, will there be options to cool off?

  • Hydration stations with water and misting tents to help fight the heat will be available on the event field. 

Are there any vendor spaces still available?

  • Vendor spaces have been filled for the 2025 celebration.