Celebrate our nation's birthday in spectacular style at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre with patriotic performances by the Cary Town Band and the North Carolina Symphony in what promises to make guests proud to be an American.

Gates open at 3 p.m. so patrons can come early and spread out blankets and picnics on the Amphitheatre’s lawn. For those that want a special reserved seat, Booth Amphitheatre is once again offering four-seat tables for purchase. The price is $125 per table and includes Lumpy’s Ice cream and a Star Spangled Swirl Bread from Great Harvest Bread Company. As a special exclusive offer, Town of Cary List Serve Subscribers may purchase table seats in advance until Friday, June 12. Tables will be made available on line to the general public on Saturday, June 13.  Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office from noon – 6 p.m. or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Family Fun Zone is back, which will feature food, fun and activities for kids of all ages from 3-7 p.m. A nominal charge of $2 per person includes unlimited access to all the rides and fun! In addition kids young and old will want to watch the graceful sailing boats from the Triangle Model Yacht Club as part of the Indy Model Boat Regatta. The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Symphony Lake. If that’s not enough there will also be an Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Lumpy's Ice Cream.  Prizes will be awarded! The contest kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the Cobblestone Courtyard.

Patriotic performances and music combined with family-friendly activities in an atmosphere that is second to none makes the 4th of July Celebration at Booth Amphitheatre the premiere event in the Triangle. As the last note fades, Booth Amphitheatre will cap off the celebration with an incredibly spectacular fireworks display. Tarps, blankets & chairs allowed within venue gates; staking and tents are not permitted. This fabulous concert is FREE and open to the public. Gates open at 3 p.m.

Booth Amphitheatre 4th of July Schedule:

Family Fun Zone - 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; VIP Plus Parking Lot Indy Model Boat Regatta - 4 p.m.; Symphony Lake by the Main Stage Ice Cream Eating Contest - 5:30 p.m.; Patio beside upper concessions area Cary Town Band - 5:45 p.m.; Main Stage North Carolina Symphony - 7:30 p.m.; Main Stage Fireworks Display - immediately following concert