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Sunflowers are back at Dix Park, and a Saturday festival is in bloom

Jul 11

What to know about Raleigh's July 4th celebration; Presented by ABC11

Jul 4

ABC11 Special: Raleigh's July 4th fireworks in Dix Park

Despite the extremely hot weather, the City of Raleigh had a huge turnout for the fireworks in Dix Park.

Jul 12

Raleigh officials urge heat safety for Fourth of July fireworks show

Jul 1

Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow returns this weekend

May 29

Raleigh gearing up to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Dix Park

May 5

City leaders talk transforming Dix Park in Raleigh

Sep 14, 2025

Gipson Play Plaza, largest is Southeast set to open Raleigh's Dix Park

May 25, 2025

Dreamville Festival says more than 104,000 fans attended final event

Apr 11, 2025

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Raleigh officials urge heat safety for Fourth of July fireworks show

Jul 1

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Trolling in the park: Dix Park debuts new sculptures

Oct 23, 2025

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Thomas Dambo Trolls are coming to Dix Park in Raleigh

Aug 30, 2025

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Dix Park Juneteenth event canceled on Saturday, June 14

Jun 13, 2025

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Construction around Dix Park illustrates area's explosive growth

Jul 3, 2024

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Utility poles outside Dix Park will be transformed into giant sunflowers

Nov 9, 2023

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WIFI-enabled benches coming to Dix Park in Raleigh

Nov 2, 2023

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Clean up underway at Dix Park after festive July 4 celebration

Jul 5, 2023

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Festival goers, vendors soak in final day of Dreamville: 'It's just a good space to be in'

It's the end of an era -- for now -- at Raleigh's Dix Park.

Apr 7, 2025

Raleigh sees economic boost ahead of Dreamville music festival

According to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dreamville brought in $10.5 million each day in economic impact in 2024.

Apr 2, 2025

Gipson Play Plaza nears completion at Dix Park in Raleigh

It's almost playtime at Raleigh's newest destination at Dix Park.

Feb 28, 2025

Raleigh city leaders get first look at DRA's complete plan for downtown revitalization

The final phase includes recommendations to implement free parking in city-owned parking decks, emphasizes public art in downtown spaces like City Plaza and Market Plaza.

Sep 24, 2024

An inside look at the explosive growth near Dix Park in the heart of downtown Raleigh

Hundreds of millions of dollars in new homes, new retail stores -- essentially a brand-new neighborhood -- are rising right next door to Raleigh's destination park.

Jul 4, 2024