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Fireworks and Picnics--Raleigh is Exploding with Opportunities for Fourth of July Fun!

Fireworks and Picnics–Raleigh is Exploding with Opportunities for Fourth of July Fun!

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With America’s Independence Day and National Picnic Month both on the calendar, opportunities abound for members of The Enclave at Crossroads community to enjoy food, fun, and fireworks this July in and around Raleigh, North Carolina!

Raleigh’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration at Dorothea Dix Park

July 4th CelebrationsPlan to celebrate our great nation with your family and friends by taking part in all the festivities at Dix Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m. Food trucks, family activities, and music will keep all engaged and entertained until the main event, the sizzling show in the sky at 9:30 p.m.

Note: To receive the latest information regarding traffic, inclement weather, and public safety information for the celebration at Dix Park, sign up by texting RALFIREWORKS to 888777. This alert is only for the Fourth of July event.

National Picnic Month

Sometimes summer sunshine just screams out for a picnic, which is probably why the American Bakers Association picked July as National Picnic Month way back in 1952.

The Enclave at Crossroads Idea Specialists™ did a little research and found that the word picnic comes from the French word piquenique, which eventually came to refer to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining.

In today’s world, a picnic can be something as simple as sandwiches and soft drinks on a sun deck by the sparkling Enclave at Crossroads resort-style pool, or as over the top as an Insta-worthy luxury picnic delivered by companies specializing in creating memorable experiences. Locally, Southern Picnics offers curated packages for unforgettable gatherings.

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Picnicking In And Around Raleigh

There are plenty of places for you to plan your own picnic in this lovely part of North Carolina, including Oakwood Cemetery and the Rose Garden behind Raleigh Little Theater. The great thing about living at The Enclave at Crossroads is that it’s so easy to get around the city! If you’re looking for other ideas, Walter Magazine has a great article on area picnic spots.

rose garden

Grilling & Chilling

Of course the Idea Specialists™ are going to have some suggestions for you when it comes to picnic-appropriate food and drink!

grilling duffleFirst, though, check out this awesome Picnic Time combo BBQ Kit Cooler from Target they found. In addition to its large capacity for ice and drinks, it features an eight-piece stainless steel grill set that includes everything from tongs and a spatula to a cutting board and corkscrew. And because of its shoulder strap, it’s imminently portable—thus perfect for a picnic at the community poolside barbecue area. Sweet!

Before you head out to wherever you’re going to spread your picnic blanket, whip up a to-go pitcher of this luscious Summertime Rosé Tequila Sangria. And depending on what you’re in the mood for, maybe one—or four, or a lot more—of these Pioneer Woman picnic foods. Cowboy caviar, loaded potato salad, chef’s salad on a stick, and blueberry bars all will go with whatever you decide to grill—ribs, chicken, burgers, YUM.

Sangria

Summer’s Bounty

The Enclave at Crossroads Idea Specialists™ will definitely be heading back to the State Farmers Market for some more homegrown tomatoes now that they’ve seen this Garden & Gun article for delicious recipes for everything from tomato pudding to cracker salad. They’ll be taking that
salad, and some green tomato chowchow, on their picnic, for sure.

And Speaking Of Garden & Gun

If you’re not already familiar with this quintessentially Southern magazine, check out their Instagram feed to get a feel for what it’s all about. And maybe have a little fun with their “You Might Be a Southerner If…..” quiz.

Enjoy!

 

 

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