Children's Independence Day Parade

Date & Time

Wed Jul 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location

Durham Central Park | Durham, NC

Details

Celebrate July 4th with bikes, balloons, a kid-friendly parade, popsicles, and hotdogs—family fun at Durham Central Park!
About this Event

Bring the whole family and kick off your Fourth of July with a joyful morning at Durham Central Park’s Independence Day Children’s Parade!

Festivities start at 9:30 AM when families can gather to decorate bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers with free supplies from The Scrap Exchange. Kids can also enjoy balloon fun, temporary tattoos, and face painting with Liv Love Paint.

At 10:30 AM, the parade kicks off! March, roll, and stroll through the park in a celebration of creativity and community spirit. The parade ends with free popsicles for all participating kids and fire truck tours courtesy of the Durham Fire Department.

And don’t leave hungry! After the parade at 11:30, The Glass Jug will be serving up hotdogs and drinks for kids and parents alike. It’s the perfect way to cool down and fuel up—first come, first served.

Agenda

?: 09:30 AM
Decorate Bikes, get your face painted, and tour a Durham Fire Engine Truck!
?: 10:30 AM
The Children's Independence Day Parade begins at the North End of the Pavilion
?: 11:30 AM
Get hotdogs and refreshments in support of Durham Central Park!

Info: We will do our best to have enough for everybody, but come early for hotdogs to ensure you get one!