Plenty of choices for July 4 festivities in Lee, neighboring counties

Nancy McCleary, The Sanford Herald, N.C.
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Jul. 1—Residents of Lee and neighboring counties have a great selection of Fourth of July celebrations that begin this weekend.

A main kickoff event for local residents is Sunday at the Ammons Farm Annual Fourth of July Festival which culminates in a dazzling display of fireworks.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with festivities including live music provided by the band Takin Names, food trucks and cool beverages provided by the Lee County Slammers, Pop's Diner, Taqueria Vivas, Vintage Scoops, Pelican's SnoBalls of Sanford and Brick City Boba. Face-painting will be provided by Face2face and C-Cape will have a display of antique tractors and a fresh lemonade stand.

The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark, around 9 or 9:15 p.m.

The celebration will be held at 2702 Farrell Road with parking in a field beside Sanford Health and Rehabilitation, a news release said.

Bring blankets, chairs and bug sprays, but leave grills at home along with drones and pets — unless you have a service dog.

There is no fee, but the Lee County Slammers will be taking donations at the gate to support youth volleyball.

Moore County

On Monday, the annual Carthage Rotary Fourth of July Parade is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon. The parade will start on Monroe Street and travel up N.C. 24/27 toward the old Moore County courthouse.

The Town of Aberdeen will host a celebration Monday, 5-10 p.m., in the Aberdeen Lake Park. Tickets to the Kids' Zone are $5 and provide unlimited access for children to the rock-climbing, inflatable slides, bounce houses, an obstacle course and more. The night will be capped off with a fireworks display. Bring lawn chairs, but alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks, coolers or pets are not allowed. The park is at 301 Aberdeen Lake Crossing.

Harnett County

The annual Lillington Fourth of July Festival is planned Monday, 4-10 p.m., in the Lillington River Park, 151 East Duncan St. Afternoon activities include carnival rides, live music from Eastbound Acoustic Duo and a King BMX Stunt Show Meet and Greet. The National Anthem will be played at 5:45 p.m. followed by the All Veterans Group's first jump. A second jump is planned at 8:45 p.m. followed by the fireworks display.

A pre-July 4 celebration, Smack Down on the River, is planned Sunday, 5-9 p.m., in Lillington River Park. Events include a Mixed Martial Arts demonstration, carnival rides and wrestling by the Cape Fear Wrestling Alliance.

Chatham County

Also Sunday, Pittsboro will hold its annual Summer Fest in the parking lot between Salisbury, Fayetteville and Hanks streets. Sponsored by the Pittsboro Business Association, the event will include food trucks, craft booths, live music, dancing, games, contests and inflatable activities.