This three to four-day festival has no counterpart anywhere. Hosted by this little seacoast town of happy and hospitable people, the festival annually brings joy and an intense feeling of patriotism to the residents and visitors from every state in the union. A Greater Cause for Celebration Here’s a guide to Fourth of July firework shows, parades and other events in the Charlotte area. These events are the key to the festival, and you can expect them every year! The ceremony is a significant part of the annual North Carolina 4th of July Festival in Southport. After a three-year hiatus, the North Carolina 4th of July Festival is delighted to once again provide an appropriate venue to welcome some of our country’s newest Celebrate Independence Day at the 2025 NC 4th of July Festival in Southport! Pack your lawn chairs and patriotic spirit—Southport, NC is throwing the summer celebration you won’t want to miss! With roots dating back to 1795, this week-long festival is a vibrant mix of small-town charm, coastal beauty, and star-spangled fun. The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Southport and Town of Oak Island. A full calendar of events on the Festival website. We invite you to join us July 1st (Beach Day on Oak Island), July 2nd, July 3rd and July 4th in Southport. View the entire Festival schedule at Children’s Games hosted by the City of Southport Parks & Recreation Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum 203 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT, NC, United States See parking and shuttle details here. The Fourth of July is also North Carolina’s annual free fishing day, so residents and non-residents can fish in all public waters without needing a license. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival is filled with several things to do before and on July 4, including patriotic events and welcoming ceremonies. Here's more on the events The 229th North Carolina 4th of July Festival will be held Friday, June 28-Thursday, July 4, in Southport and Oak Island. Each year more than 45,000 people gather to celebrate the Copyright © 2023 North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, Inc. | Contributions or gifts to N.C. 4th of July Festival are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. | All right reserved Discover spectacular 4th of July events across North Carolina in 2025! From Charlotte's SkyShow to Southport's festival, plus mountain and coastal celebrations. Free events included. What is the North Carolina 4th of July Festival in Southport & Oak Island? It’s one of the oldest patriotic festivals in the country, celebrating Independence Day along the coast with a full week of events: parades, fireworks, concerts, markets, contests, and family-friendly fun. Do I need a ticket for festival events? Nope! The North Carolina 4th of July Festival offers a variety of events in Southport and Oak Island from June 27th to July 4th. Events include a welcoming ceremony, Freedom Run 5K, concerts, military The NC 4th of July Festival will be held over several days ― Friday, June 27 to Friday, July 4 in Southport with Beach Day to be held Tuesday, July 1 on Oak Island. The festival celebrates The North Carolina 4th of July Festival has so many fun activities and programs, so use this schedule throughout the week so you don’t miss any of your favorites! This year brings some new events, like the Brunswick Arts Council’s “AARGH! A Pirate’s Life For Me!” melodrama and vaudeville show, and of course, long-time favorites like the Fire Fighters Freedom Competition, the parade The N.C. 4th of July Festival is held annually in Southport and has expanded to include Oak Island. Festival events include Oak Island Beach Day, arts and crafts exhibits, live music, food concessions, Naturalization Ceremony, Red, White & Blue Freedom Flotilla, parade, fireworks, plus much more! Revered as one of the oldest Independence Day celebrations in the state, the North Carolina 4th of July Festival is a big event that attracts visitors from all along the coastline and miles beyond to the charming town of Southport. Boasting a parade, a fair-style collection of vendors, a myriad of shows and activities, and a stunning display of fireworks over the water, this annual event lives Welcome to the NC 4th of July Festival! Come celebrate the patriotic spirit of America in Southport. For over 200 years, we've honored our nation's independence in grand style. From colonial times to today, it has grown into a cherished event. Each year, 40,000 to 50,000 people gather to commemorate Old Glory. The Southport 4th of July Festival and Fireworks is an annual tradition celebrating our Independence Day. Join us for a day of family fun, food and parades. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival is filled with several things to do before and on July 4, including patriotic events and welcoming ceremonies in Southport and Oak Island. Here's more on
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