THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS!
4th of July Festivities
Full schedule
The NC 4th of July Festival has kicked into high gear, with LOTS of activities throughout the day... all leading up to the grand finale — the fireworks display! This year's festivities include a flag raising ceremony, the annual parade, military exhibits, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.
We've highlighted some of the "main events" below in this newsletter, but be sure to visit our events calendar for the complete breakdown of activities.
Fireworks Display
9:00 PM
Get ready to "ooh" and "aah" at this years 4th of July fireworks display, set for 9:00 – 10:00 PM tonight (7/4) at Waterfront Park along E. Bay St. in downtown Southport. For more than 200 years, Southport has celebrated our nation's independence in a big way. And it all culminates at sundown with a brilliant fanfare in the sky above the mouth of the Cape Fear River.
July 4th Parade
11:00 AM
Who doesn't love a parade? This year's promenade — a staple of the annual festival — kicks off at 11:00 AM today in downtown Southport along Moore and Howe streets. Bring the kids and grandkids to see lots of patriotic-themed floats, marching bands, antique cars and colorful characters like clowns! Visit our events calendar for more details and to see the parade route.
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July 4th Arts & Crafts
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The NC Fourth of July Festival is excited to announce the return of the Arts & Crafts Extravaganza, a beloved and integral part of the festival. The event runs from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM today along Davis and Bay streets. Come check out this crowd favorite to see – and shop – local and regional craftsmanship at its finest!
Festival Entertainment
starts at 3:00 PM
Enjoy live music and other fun entertainment throughout the afternoon! The Doorsmen will take the main stage at Southport Waterfront Park at 3:00 PM, playing a mix of pop and rock covers from across the decades until 6:00 PM. Next up from 7:00 – 9:00 PM (and again after the fireworks display) is Raleigh-area Motown group Liquid Pleasure. They'll play hits from The Temptations, Aretha Franklin and more.
If you're more into the ring than live music, check out some live pro wrestling from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Nash St. Cheer on the action – and laugh at the antics – of United Pro Wrestling Association (UPWA) athletes.
You'll find more info about each of these performances on our events calendar... just click the link below!
9/11 Traveling Memorial
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Amidst all the festivities, take some time for solemn reflection on our fight for freedom at the 9/11 NEVER FORGET mobile exhibit. The traveling memorial to all who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Southport Fire Department. This high-tech, 83-foot tractor-trailer that transforms into an 1,100 square foot exhibit to further educate people across the country about the events of that tragic day.
Festival Traffic & Events Maps
The NC 4th of July Festival is the state's largest — and oldest — of its kind, bringing close to 50,000 people to the Southport waterfront each year. That means one thing: TRAFFIC! To plan out the best way to get to the festivities, check out the official festival routes. That way, you can stick to the open roads and avoid the streets that are closed or one-way only.
Once you're in the festival mix, it can be hard to know where to go first! To get a jump on where to park, how to catch the FREE trolly shuttle and what to see, check out the festival map. This handy illustrated map makes it easy to pinpoint the shuttle pickup and drop-off point, see the parade route, and find food, public restrooms and more!
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