06/26/2026
πΊπΈ Ready to celebrate America's birthday in the most patriotic small town in North Carolina? πΊπΈ
Join us as we kick off nine days of patriotic celebrations, family fun, live entertainment, history, and tradition for the official NC 4th of July Festival. The festivities begin Friday, June 26, with the πͺπ²πΉπ°πΌπΊπΆπ»π΄ π₯π²π°π²π½ππΆπΌπ» at the Southport Community Building, followed by the πͺπ²πΉπ°πΌπΊπΆπ»π΄ ππ²πΏπ²πΊπΌπ»π at 5:30 PM on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn. The ceremony includes a reenactment of the first Fourth of July celebration held in Southport in 1795 and sets the stage for an incredible week of events.
From the Firefighters Freedom Competition and Patriotβs Ball to the Worldβs Largest Ice Cream Sundae, parade, waterfront concerts, and spectacular July 4th fireworks, thereβs something for everyone!
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June 26 β July 4
π Southport & Oak Island, NC
π² Scan the QR code or visit NC4thofJuly.com for the full schedule!