Car enthusiasts take in the sights at the Person Street car show at the 2025 Fayetteville Dogwood Festival. Photo by James Throssel
FESTIVALS
Celebrations all year long Lumbee Homecoming: The largest Native American cultural celebration in the Southeast features pageants, a parade, music and other entertainment, and vendors from June 24 to July 6 at 636 Prospect Road in Pembroke. For more information visit: https:// www.doa.nc.gov/news/events/lumbeehomecoming-2025 Juneteenth Jubilee: This celebration of Black history, culture, liberation and joy took place on Saturday, June 14, at Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave. in Fayetteville. This year’s theme, Sovereign, focused on the accomplishments and contributions of Black women. For details on the event, check distinctlyfayettevillenc. com/event/2025-juneteenth-jubilee%3Asovereign/27325/.
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Fort Bragg
Fourth of July celebrations
Fort Bragg’s Red, White, and Boom Fest: Visit the Main Post Parade Field on June 28 to enjoy food and beverages or take in parachute free-fall demonstrations and a flag ceremony before the fireworks finale. The event also features music from three artists — Ludacris, Parmalee and Neon Trees — and the 82nd Airborne Division Rock Band. The celebration is free and open to the public, but those without a valid DOD ID will need to obtain a pass for installation access. All guests must have a REAL ID to obtain an installation pass. Gates open at 3 p.m. Additional information about traffic flow, tent rental and prohibited items can be found at bragg.armymwr. com/calendar/event/red-white-and-boomfest/6867516/98875.
Fayetteville
Hope Mills
Independence Day Concert with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra: The city and the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. July 4 in Festival Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. Food
Independence Day Parade: Begins at 10 a.m. July 4. Starting point is Rockfish Elementary School, with the finish at Hope Mills Middle School. nc-hopemills.civicplus.com/349/ Independence-Day-Celebration.
Discover Fayetteville’s vibrant festival calendar, including Juneteenth Jubilee, Pride Festival and other cultural celebrations, as well as seasonal festivities. JUNE
and drinks are available via a beer tent and other on-site vendors. fayettevillesymphony. org/2024-2025-family-community-concerts/
2025 Fayetteville Pride Festival: The festival featured main stage performances, food and beverage vendors, and educational workshops. For the first time in its history, the festival was held at the Crown Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 21. For details on Pride Festival check, fayettevillepride. org/#/.
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