• Water in a reusable water bottle 
• Sunscreen 
• Sunhat and sunglasses 
• Lawn chair or blanket for performance viewing  
• Small backpack or tote  

• Weapons of any kind, including: Firearms (real or replica), ammunition, knives, tasers, box cutters, martial arts weapons 
• Explosives or fireworks 
• Pepper spray, Mace, or aerosol cans 
• Balloons or oversized flags 
• Large signs with poles or sticks 
• Tents 
• Pets (service animals welcome) 
• Glass containers 
• Alcohol 
• Drones or unmanned aircraft 
• Illegal substances 
• Smoking or vaping materials 

The City of Raleigh provides an interactive parking map to help visitors find the nearest parking location. This map includes all parking decks and lots, as well as ADA accessible and on-street parking locations.  

https://downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/parking 

Restrooms and cooling tents are available on the Edenton Street side of the Capitol lawn

The NC Museum of Natural Sciences will be open from 10-5

*Text Raleigh250 for event updates

There will be an information tent for guests, including Lost + Found and First Aid services.  

For assistance onsite, please contact any staff in blue t-shirts. 

For hotel and lodging information, as well as dining options in downtown Raleigh, please visit: https://www.visitraleigh.com/