Fireworks Frenzy

This is a Town-Organized event. What does this mean?

July 3, 2026

Fireworks Frenzy Event Map (web)Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station
5 - 10 pm

Kick off July 4th celebrations with an evening of food, games, and a spectacular fireworks display! 

This year's event features:

  • New for 2026! Expanded drone light show
  • Food Trucks
  • Kids Zone with inflatables and games
  • Fireworks display

Schedule of Events

Please note that this is tentative schedule, based on perfect weather conditions. If weather conditions change, the drone and fireworks shows may start as early as 8:30 pm.

  • 5:00 pm until around 9:00 pm: Food trucks and fun
  • 9:00 pm (tentatively, based on weather conditions): Drone light show begins
  • 9:20 pm: Break in programming to allow attendees with sensory sensitivities to exit the event or visit our sensory-friendly space at the Apex Senior Center
  • 9:30 pm (tentatively, based on weather conditions): Fireworks show begins  

Sensory-Friendly Room

  • Salem Room in the Senior Center from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Sensory Bags will be available for check out from the Senior Center front desk starting at 5:00 PM
  • Parents/Guardians should plan to stay with the sensory friendly attendee. The room is not intended to be a drop off area
  • All sensory bag need to be returned at the conclusion of the event
  • Guests/Families can enjoy a quiet space during the fireworks show in the room or they can take the sensory bag and enjoy watching the show from the Senior Center Porch and Town Hall Courtyard area

Know Before You Go: 

  • View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations.
  • Road Closure Information:
    • From 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm: Ambergate Station will be closed to vehicle traffic
    • From 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm: Hunter Street from Salem Street to Mason Street / Laura Duncan Road will be closed to vehicle traffic
  • Hunter Street Park will close at 12:00 pm. This closure includes the skate park, dog park, and fields.
  • From 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Town Hall Campus will only be accessible from the Mason Street entrance. 
  • Accessible parking is available at Town Hall Campus, with the closest parking at Town Hall (73 Hunter Street).
  • Beginning after 5 pm: Spectators can set up chairs along Ambergate Station (outside of the fireworks safety perimeter), at the Hunter Street Park soccer field, and along Hunter Street between Salem Street and Mason Street.
  • Neighborhoods in the immediate area and throughout Apex may see the display and/or hear fireworks as they explode. Please plan accordingly if a member of your household has sensory sensitivities.
  • The Apex Senior Center will be open during the fireworks display for those with sensory sensitivities.
  • Make sure to observe all parking rules so that everyone can have safe access to homes and buildings in the event area. Street parking must allow for passage of emergency vehicles. Parking is NOT allowed within: Travel lanes of the roadway, 15 feet of a private driveway, 15 feet of a crosswalk, 25 feet of an intersection of two roads, 30 feet of a stop sign or stop light.
  • This event is located outside of the downtown social district boundaries. Please dispose of social district cups while still in the district boundary before entering the festival area.
  • No pets, alcohol, smoking, tents, or personal or commercial fireworks / sparklers are allowed at this event.
  • Chairs for the public will NOT be provided as part of this event.
  • Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.



What is the difference between a Community Event and a Town-Organized Event?


Community Event 
This is an event that a non-profit organization runs, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff provides an event location (Town Hall Campus, Salem Street, etc.), along with staff from public safety, public works and other departments, as necessary.

Town-Organized Event
This is an event that the Town of Apex creates, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff manages the programming, including activities, logistics, and vendors. This is sometimes referred to as a “Town Owned Event”.