Wake County will observe a holiday schedule on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. Some county locations will be closed in observance of the holiday. However, Wake County Parks and Preserves will remain open as normal. For details on closings and schedule changes, visit http://wake.gov/holidays.

Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

Garner, NC

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