Holly Springs holds its fireworks on July 5 at Sugg Farm; in 2026 the show began at 9:15 p.m. Updated each year when the town posts the next year's plans.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Updated each year. The 2027 details are not out yet, so this page describes the 2026 celebration from the town’s Independence Day Celebration page.

Holly Springs celebrates Independence Day a day late on purpose. The town’s free July 5 Independence Day Celebration at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave., is billed as “a second day for the USA,” with live music, food trucks, games and fireworks. In 2026 it ran from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting, and it opened the town’s yearlong 150th anniversary celebration.

Who to call

  • Town events: Nic Ziccardi, marketing and events coordinator, 919-567-4711; Taylor Ford, events assistant, 919-577-3136
  • Event-day alerts (2026): text JULY5 to 888777
  • Lost items and first aid on the night: the Holly Springs Fire and Police tents by the main entrance to the event field
  • Fire or injury from fireworks: 911

What happened in 2026

  • Free admission. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, outdoor games and water. Coolers and picnics were allowed; alcohol was not.
  • Not allowed: knives and weapons, fireworks including sparklers, drones, smoking and vaping, and canopies, so everyone could see the show. Large bags and coolers could be searched.
  • Dogs: leashed dogs were welcome.
  • Heat: hydration stations and a misting tent on the event field.
  • Quiet space: a sensory-friendly ZenDen tent for anyone who needed a break from the noise and crowds.
  • 150th anniversary: a town tent with commemorative fireworks glasses, a walk-through history display and selfie stations.

Parking and getting out

The Sugg Farm parking areas hold about 3,000 vehicles and in past years have filled an hour before the fireworks, the town said; once they are full, cars are not let into the park. Parking on neighborhood streets next to Sugg Farm is prohibited. The town encouraged carpooling and walking in on trails, sidewalks and greenways, though the Carl G. Dean Greenway near Sugg Farm closed at 8:45 p.m. before the show.

  • Drop-off: at the event field; drivers leave by Teal Lake Drive.
  • Pickup: Womble Park, 1201 Grigsby Ave., is the recommended meeting spot.
  • Leaving: about 20 minutes after the show, as walkers clear, all lanes open outbound. Exits are Blooming Meadows Road to Stinson Avenue; Grigsby Avenue to Main Street and Holly Springs Road or N.C. 55; and Teal Lake Drive to N.C. 55.

Fireworks at home: the law

North Carolina allows only a narrow set of consumer fireworks: sparklers and hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices that do not explode, spin or leave the ground, under the state’s pyrotechnics law. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles and other aerial fireworks need a permit. Sparklers are banned at the town’s own celebration.

What to expect in 2027

The town posts each year’s details on the same Independence Day page, and in 2026 asked residents to fill out a feedback survey to shape future celebrations. We will update this page when the 2027 date and times are announced.

What this means for you

  • Plan for July 5, not July 4, in Holly Springs.
  • Arrive early: the lots have filled an hour before the show.
  • Leave aerial fireworks to the town’s show; they are illegal at home without a permit.

More: parks and trails and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When are the Holly Springs fireworks?

The town holds its Independence Day Celebration on July 5, the day after the Fourth. In 2026 it ran 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, with fireworks at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting.

Where are the Holly Springs fireworks?

At Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave., part of Bass Lake Park. The event is free.

Where do I park for the Holly Springs fireworks?

Sugg Farm’s lots hold about 3,000 vehicles and have filled an hour before the show; once full, cars are turned away. Parking on nearby neighborhood streets is prohibited. Womble Park, 1201 Grigsby Ave., is the recommended pickup spot.

Only some. North Carolina allows sparklers and ground-based sparkling devices that do not explode, spin or fly. Firecrackers, bottle rockets and aerial fireworks need a permit.

When will the 2027 Holly Springs fireworks be announced?

This page is updated each year as soon as the town posts the next celebration on its July 5 Independence Day page.