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Independence Day

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Deadline: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Independence Day Celebration America's 250th
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Date: Jul 03, 2026 4:00 pm - Jul 03, 2026 10:00 pm (EDT)
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105 S Front St, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577, United States

About the event

Free Fun for the Whole Family as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA! Join us for a Watermelon Social and grab a free slice of farm fresh watermelon grown right here in Johnston County (5pm-7pm). Music starts at 5:30 on the amphitheater stage until 9pm, then it's FIREWORKS! Dress in your best Red, White & Blue and enjoy an evening filled with entertainment, activities for the kids and great food from local food trucks.
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation
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Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation
Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation
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About the application

Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) is looking for energetic, community-minded volunteers to help us bring the magic of Independence Day to life! Because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, we are kicking off the festivities early on Friday, July 3rd. We have a tight window to transform our streets into a celebration zone, and we can’t do it without a dedicated setup and breakdown crew. ? Event Details Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2026 Times: 3 Hours Shifts between 12:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. ?️ What You'll Be Doing We have several opportunities Street Closures Event Setup Watermelon Social Inflatables Monitor Stage Crew and more! ☀️ Physical Requirements & Expectations This event is 100% outdoors, and July in North Carolina is notoriously hot! To ensure everyone's safety and success, volunteers should meet the following: Heat Tolerance: Ability to spend several hours outdoors in high summer temperatures. Mobility: Lots of walking, standing, and moving around is required. Lifting: Ability to lift and carry light-to-moderate event equipment (cones, chairs, signs) Attire: Comfortable, breathable clothing and athletic shoes are a must! Sunscreen and hats are highly recommended! Hydration Station: Your safety is our priority. We will have unlimited, ice-cold bottles of water available for all volunteers throughout the day to keep you hydrated and energized! ? Why Volunteer? Besides helping your community celebrate America's birthday, you'll get to work alongside a fantastic team, get a front-row seat to the town's celebrations, and earn our eternal gratitude (plus some cool community service hours if you need them!).

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Set-Up Team 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 10 3
message Mark Streets for Vendor Locations, and monitor road closure areas to ensure no one is coming and going or moving cones that don't need to be moving cones.
Festival Runner Shift 1 200 S Front St. Jul 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 4
Vendor Load In 200 S Front Street Jul 03, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 8 2
message Assist with Vendor Load In, Music/Stage Load In, and Additional Event Set-Up
Dunk Tank Supervisor Shift 1 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 2
Emcee 200 S Front St. Jul 03, 2026 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 5
message Read announcements from the Stage and give Sponsor Shout-outs through out the Event
Festival Photographer Shift 1 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 3
message Take candid and actions shots of the festival.
Watermelon Social 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 2 3
message Slice and distribute Watermelon
Dunk Tank Supervisor Shift 2 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
message Take money for the fundraiser and assist Dunkee's
Festival Runner Shift 2 200 S Front St. Jul 03, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4 4
Festival Photographer Shift 2 200 S Front St Jul 03, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 0 3
message Take candid and actions shots of the festival.

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Independence Day
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Independence Day Celebration America's 250th
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