Raleigh’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is moving back to the Lenovo Center this year for Independence Day, a change from the past few years at Dix Park, but actually a return to where the show was held in 2021.
The move could mark the beginning of a new tradition as the area surrounding the Lenovo Center is set to undergo a $1 billion transformation into Raleigh’s Sports and Entertainment District.
In April, the Raleigh City Council approved the rezoning of 80 acres around the arena, clearing the way for Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to move forward with a long-term development plan aimed at making west Raleigh a destination beyond just game days…