North Carolina 4th of July Festival Events

Along with the traditional events we have come to know and expect, please consider donating blood to the Red Cross. The annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Red Cross Blood Drive will be Friday, June 28th, at the Southport Baptist Church 200 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, by appointment only between 9 a.m. andContinue reading "American Red Cross Blood Drive (By appointment only)"

The Fort Johnston-Southport Museum has exhibits, original documents and historical artifacts about Fort Johnston on display. Fort Johnston was originally built by the British in 1749 to protect the region from Spanish and French attack. After 250 years of federal service as the oldest active-duty fort in the United States, Fort Johnston was conveyed toContinue reading "Fort Johnston Visitors Center and Museum"

Southport welcoming ceremony will be held Friday, June 28th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Highlights include the Reading of the Declaration of Independence and music by Coastal Harmonizers on the Fort Johnston Visitor Center Lawn.

The Declaration of Independence, headed The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, is the founding document of the United States. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House, later renamed Independence Hall, in Philadelphia. The declaration explains to the world why theContinue reading "Reading of The Declaration of Independence"

The Festival welcomes the 440th Army Band, NC National Guard Ceremonial Band on June 28th at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors Center prior to the Salute to Veterans at the Southport Community Building at 6 p.m. The 440th Army Ceremonial Band is a band of forty citizenContinue reading "440th Army Band"

The Fort Johnston-Southport Museum has exhibits, original documents and historical artifacts about Fort Johnston on display. Fort Johnston was originally built by the British in 1749 to protect the region from Spanish and French attack. After 250 years of federal service as the oldest active-duty fort in the United States, Fort Johnston was conveyed toContinue reading "Fort Johnston Visitors Center and Museum"

  The Southport Fire Department will present the 39th Annual Firefighter’s Freedom Competition on Saturday, June 29th, from 3 p.m. at the Southport Fire Substation at 115 E. Nash Street. This event has drawn firefighters from area fire departments to compete since 1984. What looks like fun games to the spectators is really an eventContinue reading "39th Annual Fire Fighters Freedom Competition & Apparatus Expo"

UPWA Live Pro Wrestling returns to the festival’s lineup of events in 2024. View ringside at Middleton Park, Oak Island, on Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. Wrestling has been pleasing crowds since the carnival days of traveling performers in the 1860s. According to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, wrestling was an established sportContinue reading "UPWA Live Pro Wrestling"

Beach Day is filled with fun and family-friendly activities organized by the Oak Island Recreation Department; with events held in collaboration with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival, as part of the larger schedule of activities hosted throughout the week to commemorate our Nation's Independence Day. Event of The Town of Oak Island

Registration for Games -First come first serve to participate in the bocce ball, cornhole, volleyball and sandcastle building tournament. Event of The Town of Oak Island

The Fort Johnston-Southport Museum has exhibits, original documents and historical artifacts about Fort Johnston on display. Fort Johnston was originally built by the British in 1749 to protect the region from Spanish and French attack. After 250 years of federal service as the oldest active-duty fort in the United States, Fort Johnston was conveyed toContinue reading "Fort Johnston Visitors Center and Museum"

Activities will be available throughout the entire day at multiple locations around town Event of The Town of Oak Island

Activities will be available throughout the entire day at multiple locations around town. Event of The Town of Oak Island

Activities will be available throughout the entire day at multiple locations around town. Event by The Town of Oak Island

Oak Island welcoming ceremony will include comments from Mayor Liz White, and festival president Randy Jones followed by the presentation of colors. The ceremony is followed by the Beach Day Concert with Carl Newton Review.  The event begins at 5:45pm at Middleton Park Extension on Monday July 1st.  Sponsored by The Town of Oak IslandContinue reading "Welcoming Ceremony~~Sponsored by The Town of Oak Island"

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Children's Entertainment Day Fun events for kids planned on Sunday!    Children's Entertainment Day is a free event planned for noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, at theContinue reading "Children’s Entertainment"

 Residents and visitors will enjoy the patriotic sites during this year’s Red, White, and Blue Freedom Flotilla. Viewing of the water vessel parade will be from the Old Yacht BasinContinue reading "Red, White & Blue Freedom Flotilla ⛵"

The Declaration of Independence, headed The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, is the founding document of the United States. It was adopted on July 4, 1776,Continue reading "Reading of The Declaration of Independence-Southport Waterfront Mainstage"

The North Carolina 4th of July Festival announces Civil Air Patrol, Brunswick County Composite Squadron for this year’s annual Veteran Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at 5:30p.m. atContinue reading "A Salute to Veterans- Letters From Home-Southport Waterfront Mainstage"

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Sponsored by The City of Southport Parks & Rec Southport's Children's Games are back in business this year on Wednesday, July 3, at Waterfront Park. Registration will begin at 8Continue reading "Children’s Games-Registration 8am/Games at 9am"

The American Flag was first recognized by the Congress in 1777, today it retains the original colors of red, white and blue and purpose as a symbol of freedom andContinue reading "Flag Retirement Ceremony- Waterfront Stage"

The 440th Army Ceremonial Band is a band of forty citizen soldiers committing to supporting Soldiers of the NCNG. The 440th Army Band as a concert band, marching band, andContinue reading "440th Army Band"

Children under 5 are free. 6+ is $5. Military and First Responders are free.

The Declaration of Independence, headed The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, is the founding document of the United States. It was adopted on July 4, 1776,Continue reading "Reading of The Declaration of Independence"

 The Flag Raising Ceremony takes place at the corner of Moore and Howe Streets prior to the start of the Festival Parade.The Ceremony is led by the Friends of BrunswickContinue reading "Flag Raising Ceremony"

Wrestling has been pleasing crowds since the carnival days of traveling performers in the 1860s. According to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, wrestling was an established sport among theContinue reading "UPWA Live Pro Wrestling"

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