From fireworks to pro wrestling, here's a complete list of NC 4th of July Festival events
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.
Friday, June 28
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
Fort Johnston Visitor's Center and Museum will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 203 E. Bay St., Southport
The NC Maritime Museum at 204 E. Moore St., Southport will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 3 p.m. at the intersection of N.C. 87 and N.C. 211, Southport
Welcoming ceremony, 6 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Flyover will be at 6 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:15 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
The 440th Army Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Saturday, June 29
Freedom Run 5K-1 mile from 8-10 a.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
Fort Johnston Visitor's Center and Museum will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 203 E. Bay St., Southport
The NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport, will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer Regional Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West St., Southport
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
Over the River Theatre Company presents "The Complete History of America," 2-3 p.m. at Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe St., Southport. Free to attend.
The 39th annual fire fighters freeedom competition and apparatus expo, 3 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport.
Patriotic Concert by the Sea Notes Choral Society, 3 p.m. at Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium, 150 College Road, Bolivia.
Over the River Theatre Company presents "The Complete History of America," 6-7 p.m. at Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe St., Southport. Free to attend.
Sunday, June 30
Kite Fest, 10 a.m.-noon at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Food vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
Kite demonstrations, 10:15-11:45 a.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Uncle Sam Sky diving, noon at Middleton Beach Access 49th St., Oak Island
UPWA Live Pro Wresting, 1-3 p.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Patriotic Concert by the Sea Notes Choral Society, 3 p.m. at Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium, 150 College Road, Bolivia
Gospel sing, 4-6 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Monday, July 1
Beach Day - registration for athletic events, 7 a.m. at 46th Street SE and Beach Drive, Oak Island
Beach Day Volleyball tournament, 8 a.m. at 46th Street SE and Beach Drive, Oak Island
Beach Day Horseshoes, 9 a.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Beach Day Beached out dog costume constest, 9 a.m. at Middleton Park Stage, SE 46th St., Oak Island
Beach Day cornhole tournament, 10 a.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Beach Day baby bathing suit contest, 10 a.m. at Middleton Park Stage, SE 46th St., Oak Island
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
Fort Johnston Visitor's Center and Museum will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 203 E. Bay St., Southport
The NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport, will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beach Day Beachin' golf cart contest at basketball court, 11 a.m. at Middleton Park Basketball Courts, Oak Island
Beach Day Pre-K/school age balloon toss, 11 a.m. at Middleton Park Stage, Oak Island
Beach Day inflatables, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Beach Day sandcastle contest, 12:30 p..m. at 46th Street SE and Beach Drive, Oak Island
Beach Day Jimmy Buffet karaoke sing for sixth grade and over, 1 p.m. at Middleton Park Stage, Oak Island
Welcoming ceremony, 5:45 p.m. at Middleton Park Extension 46th St & Dolphin Dr, Oak Island
Beach Day Oak Island birthday recognition, 5:45 p.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Oak Island Summer Concert Series - Oak Island Beach Day - 2-0 Ride, 6-9 p.m. at Middleton Park SE 46th St., Oak Island
Beach Day town of Oak Island Anniversary fireworks, 9 p.m. at Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean D.ive, Oak Island
Tuesday, July 2
440th Army Band, 9 a.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Assumption of Command - 596th Transportation Brigade, 9-10 a.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
S.U.P. Parade, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Public Boat Ramp located next to 5710 57th Place W., Oak Island
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
The NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport, will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Trolley will be available, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. from Southport Elementary School, 701 W. Ninth St., Southport
Arts & Crafts, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Food concessions, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Children's entertainment, noon-2 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Summer regional art show, noon-5 p.m. at Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West St., Southport
Brunswick Big Band performing 3-4 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Brunswick Summer Wind Ensemble will perform 3-4 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Red White & Blue Freedom Flotilla, 4 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Reading of The Declaration of Independence, 5 p.m. on Southport Waterfront Mainstage, Southport
A Salute to Veterans "Lettwers From Home", 5:30 p.m. on Southport Waterfront Mainstage, Southport
Waterfront Stage Entertainment - LunaSea, 7-10 p.m. Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Wednesday, July 3
Children's games registration at 8 a.m. Games at 9-11 a.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
The NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport, will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer regional art show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West St., Southport
Trolley will be available, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. from Southport Elementary School, 701 W. Ninth St., Southport
Cape Fear Radio, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport,
Arts & Crafts, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Food concessions, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Old Brunswick Jail open, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Old Jail Annex, Nash and Rhett St., Southport
Flag retirement ceremony 1 p.m. on Watefront Stage, Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
440th Army Band, 1:30 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Naturalization Ceremony, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Waterfront Stage Entertainment, 4-6:30 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
The Waterfront Mainstage Entertainment and Street Dance with The Embers, 7-10 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Thursday, July 4
Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 209 E Nash St., Southport
Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club Reverse Classic Care Parade, 10 a.m. at Moore and Howe streets, Southport
The 9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
Historic Chapel of the Cross self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Phillips Church, 203 E Moore St., Southport
Summer Regional Art show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West St., Southport
Trolley will be available, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. from Southport Elementary School, 701 W. Ninth St., Southport
Reading of The Declaration of Independence, 10:15 a.m. at Moore and Howe streets, Southport
Flag raising ceremony, 10:30 a.m. at Moore and Howe Streets, Southport
Fourth of July Festival Parade, 11 a.m. at Moore and Howe Streets, Southport
Arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Food concessions, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Cape Fear Radio, noon-3 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
The NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St., Southport, will be open noon-5 p.m.
Flyover, 1 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Military exhibits, 1-3 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
First Responders vehicle display, 1-3 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
UPWA Live Pro Wrestling, 3-5 p.m. on Nash Street, Southport
Waterfront Stage Entertainment with The Doorsmen, 3-6 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
440th Army Band, 6 p.m. on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport
Waterfront Stage Entertainment with Liquid Pleasure, 7-9 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
4th of July Fireworks, 9 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park, Southport
Band returns to Waterfront Stage, 9:30-10 p.m. at Southport Waterfront Park Southport
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: NC 4th of July Festival events list for Southport, Oak Island
