Fourth of July Events in Southeastern NC

Southport North Carolina 4^th of July Festival

The North Carolina 4th of July festival is back in Southport this year!

The history of Southport’s Fourth of July Festival celebration was first recorded in a newspaper in 1795. In 1972, the Festival was incorporated at the N.C. 4^th of July Festival.

You can catch a multitude of activities starting July 1^st and going through July 4^th!

Fireworks will be held on both July 1^st and July 4^th as well as a Flag Raising Ceremony on July 4^th. You don’t want to miss out on the Freedom Flotilla on July 4^th where the maritime community shows its patriotic spirit as they parade on the Intracoastal Waterway from Southport’s Old Yacht Basin toward St. James Marina.

To find out more about the events being held, click the following link >> https://bit.ly/NC4th2021

Historic Downtown Wilmington

There will also be an all-day event held in historic downtown Wilmington to celebrate the 4^th of July

From 1 pm – 8 pm, at the Riverwalk you’ll find local bands, kid’s activities, food, a beer garden and more! The fireworks will begin at 9:05 and will be visible from Water Street.

Click this link to find out more >> https://bit.ly/historicwilmington

Carolina Beach

Independence Day Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast will be held on July 2 where music will begin at 6:30 and Fireworks will be at 9 pm!

Music starts at the Gazebo Stage at 6:30 PM with the Johnny Folsom 4 a tribute band playing songs from “The Man in Black”.

Click the following link to find out more >> https://bit.ly/CarolinaBeach4th

Onslow County

The 37^th Annual Freedom Festival will be held at Onslow Pines Park on July 4^th! At 5 pm you can see the Jake Bartley Band and the North Tower Band at 7 pm. Fireworks will be held at 9 pm.

You will also be able to find plenty of food trucks!

Click the following link to find out more about the 2021 Freedom Festival >> https://bit.ly/freedomfestival2021

New Bern

The 4th of July Celebration in New Bern will begin at 5:30 pm where there will be live music, food trucks, inflatables, games and activities.

Fireworks will also begin at 9:15 pm

Click the following link to learn more about New Bern’s festivities >> https://bit.ly/4thofjulynewbern