Celebrate Independence Day in Hillsborough at “Together, We Are America,” a free public festival from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 4 in River Park.

The event is part of the national America 250 campaign commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Events and Crafts

Live performances and cultural demonstrations will take place throughout the day, including acoustic music, cultural exhibits, hands-on activities and living history reenactments at the Occaneechi Replica Village.

Arts vendors from Hillsborough and across the Piedmont region will participate in a crafts market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will include activities for all: You can join a flag parade, help transform the River Park ARTch’s metal framework, get a portrait painted or take a historic walking tour. Wrap up the evening with the Triangle Jazz Orchestra and a laser light show, starting at 8:45 p.m.!

To learn more about the event, visit the Together, We Are America page.

Get Involved

We need your help to make this event possible! Sign up to volunteer, be a food vendor or demonstrate a craft.