Here are a few of the nearby festivities that are sure to help your family celebrate Independence Day.
City of Wilmington, Parks & Recreation
Riverfront Park Social Media and Web Images
Riverfront Park Grand Opening
North Carolina 4th of July Festival - Southport
July 1 -4
Beach days, car show, music, arts and crafts and fireworks on 7/1 and 7/4. See the full schedule of events at www.nc4thofjuly.com/events
Independence Day Fireworks – Carolina Beach Boardwalk
July 2, 6:30pm – 9pm
Live music and fireworks display.
Riverfront Park Grand Opening Event Riverfront Park, 10 Cowan Street
July 4, 1pm – 8pm, Free, Tickets are not required.
Family friendly event will include music featuring local bands, entertainment, kids activities, food, a beer garden, & more. Parking is available on the street and in downtown parking lots. Street parking on July 4 is FREE. After the event, fireworks will take place downtown and will be visible along Water Street. Fireworks will not be visible from Riverfront Park.
City of Wilmington 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, Downtown Wilmington, 9:05pm
The fireworks display can be seen along the downtown Wilmington riverfront but will not be visible from the new Riverfront Park. Pets are not allowed downtown during special events where large crowds are present and streets are closed.