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Independence Day Bash

North Carolina July Fourth Festival

Southport, N.C., waterfront

Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 4, Admission varies per event

Southport’s July Fourth festival is one of the largest in the state, featuring arts and crafts vendors, a race, food and drink, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a naturalization ceremony and more. For a full schedule of events, visit www.nc4thofjuly.com


 

Patriotic Performance

North Carolina Symphony Stars and Stripes Concert

UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium

Thursday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., $10-$27

Warm up for July Fourth with the North Carolina Symphony’s classic tunes like George Frederick Root’s “The Battle Cry of Freedom” and pieces from the Civil War era. To purchase tickets, call the box office, 910-962-3500.


 

Celebratory Songs

Independence Day with the 2nd Marine Division Band

Mayfaire Town Center event lawn

Friday, July 3, 6-8 p.m., Free

Celebrate America’s Independence Day as the 30-plus-piece Camp Lejeune band plays a selection of patriotic songs. The free show is part of the Music on the Town Concert Series. For details, call 910-256-5131 or email [email protected]


 

Hooray For the Red, White
and Blue

Battleship Blast

Downtown Wilmington

Saturday, July 4, 9:05 p.m., Free

The USS North Carolina Battleship serves as a launching point for Wilmington’s fireworks show over the Cape Fear River. Downtown Wilmington hosts a celebratory street fair from 5-9 p.m., leading up to the pyrotechnics.

 

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