Cary scales back Fourth festivities due to extreme heat

With temperatures expected to top 100 on the Fourth of July, the town of Cary is scaling back a planned celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheater.

Where the North Carolina Symphony was slated to perform in the late afternoon, the event will now not begin before 6 p.m.

The schedule comes to prioritize health and safety for performers, guests and staff, the city said.

Gates open at Koka Booth at 6 p.m. for food trucks, misting stations and patriotic readings. Admission to the lawn is free and does not require a ticket. Fireworks will cap the evening at 9:25 p.m., followed by a DJ after-party.

"The North Carolina Symphony is sorry that we will be unable to perform at the Cary Presents Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 4, due to the forecast of record-breaking heat. This marks the first time we have been unable to participate in this cherished community tradition because of extreme heat. We were looking forward to celebrating with our Koka Booth Amphitheatre audience and are grateful to our patrons and partners with the Town of Cary for their understanding and support."-- North Carolina Symphony >> The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps >> Too hot! Here's how to stay safe, stay cool as temperatures reach near 100 degrees