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The June Wrap Up!

Tassles were being flipped all around town in June and Mayor Jacques Gilbert was sure to be seen providing support and words of wisdom… “It was a busy yet fun-filled week celebrating graduates in Apex and beyond. These golden moments were truly epic. One baccalaureate message, two commencement keynotes, and three high school graduations. The grand finale at my alma mater, Apex High School, at 9:30 pm last night was awesome.” Congratulations to all of the graduates!!!

The Apex Juneteenth Celebration was a huge hit with special guests and local celebrities! Follow the Apex Juneteenth IG account to stay up to date as 2025 planning gets underway!

What’s Everyone Doing This Week?
Tuesday
The Art Cart - Downtown Cary Park - 10am-2pm - DCP Nest Pavilion - Free and open to the public Find out more  
FREE Drop in Art Workshop - 1pm-5pm Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center Find out more
Storytime at Haven Farm in Knightdale - all ages - 10:15-11:15 am Find out more
Peakway Taps - $8 flights
Komana Brewing in Cary - 🎏Sip n’ Learn Japanese / All sessions start at 7pm / Join our Language Immersion Program for FREE!
Trivia at Rudy’s Pub and Grill - 8pm

Wednesday
Fireworks Frenzy - Apex - 5-10pm - Food Trucks including A Taste of the Bayou, Bomb A$$ Sandwich Company, D & J Concessions, Golden K Dog, Hot Chix Hotcakes & Chicken, Mr. A’s Beignets, Peach Cobbler Factory, Stick Happens Know Before You Go
- Kids Zone with inflatables and games
Schedule of Events
- 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm: Food trucks and fun
- 9:30 pm (tentative, based on weather conditions): Fireworks show begins

Thursday 
Olde Fashioned Fourth of July - 9am-1pm Food trucks including Bobasaur, D&J Concessions, Stick Happens, Peach Cobbler Factory. Performers including Funk Nation, Flow Circus, Uncle Sam stilt walker, Lady Liberty, Pop Up Circus, and Interactive Hula Hoop
9 am: Flag Raising / Mayor’s Speech
9:15 am: Activities include inflatables, giant slide, ice cream & other food vendors, face painting, karaoke contest, carnival games
11:30 am: Parade of Wheels line-up 
Kids are invited to decorate bikes, wagons, tricycles, or other non-motorized vehicles in red, white, and blue. The Parade starts at the corner of Salem Street & Chatham Street. Helmets are required.
12 pm: Parade of Wheels
Fire Department Splash Down immediately after the parade of wheels!

Friday 
Halle Cultural Center - Opening Reception: Jordan Parah, Edward Wenzel, Freddie Bell, Vladimir Vitkovsky, and Peter Marin Show Runs: July 1 – Aug 30
Free Opening Reception on Fri, July 5, 6-8pm with live music and light refreshments.
Southern Peak Brewery - $5 Fridays

Saturday
Super Fun Saturday - Halle Cultural Center - 10:30-12:30pm - Find out more

Sunday 
Classical Concert - 10th Anniversary Show featuring Arraes-Moyer Duo Halle Cultural Center - 3pm

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WEATHER - Yesterday was a beautiful Monday break from the soup like weather over the weekend…and we’re not talking about gazpacho

Tuesday
🌡️ 87℉ | 65℉ | ☀️ | 🌬️ 8mph | ☔️ 4%
 
Wednesday
🌡️ 88℉ | 69℉ | 🌤️ | 🌬️ 5mph | ☔️ 6%

Thursday 🍜 (high humidity = walking in soup)
🌡️ 95℉ | 75℉ | 🌤️ | 🌬️ 7mph | ☔️ 11%

News from our Neighbors
Cary
Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration
July 4 - Koka Booth AmphitheatreGates 3:30 p.m. | Fireworks 9:25 p.m.
July 3rd Celebration
July 3 - Downtown Cary Park 3-10 p.m.
Cary Town Band presents Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration 
July 3 - Cary Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Fishing Tournament 
July 4 - Bond Park Boathouse 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Anglers of all ages are welcome. Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the tournament begins at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the longest and shortest fish caught in each age group.

Holly Springs
Independence Day Celebration on July 5
Friday, July 5, 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Holly Springs is celebrating Parks and Recreation month in July!

Extra Sprinkles
Apex Parks & Recreation is offering Sensory Packs for select Apex Town Events! Contact [email protected] or 919-249-1179 These bags include noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Bags can be checked out at the Parks and Recreation tent and must be returned at the end of the event. Did you know there is also a Facebook Group for Apex Specialized Recreation!? Find out more and join HERE.

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