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SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND AREA, N.C.– Families looking for a unique July 4th destination need look no further than Southport, NC. The town’s annual Independence Day celebration is the official celebration of the state of North Carolina, and this year’s festivities promise to be better than ever.

Highlights of the celebration include picnics, arts and crafts, a car show, parade, fireworks, firemen’s competition, children’s games, live nightly entertainment, great food, and, of course, lots of red, white, and blue. This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

One of the festival’s most popular events is the Freedom Run and Walk sponsored by Novant Health, the run will be held on Saturday, June 28th. The race begins at 8 a.m., and participants are guaranteed a Freedom Run t-shirt if they enter by June 14th. This year’s fee is $35 for the 5K. There is no charge for the 1-mile run/walk. Interested participants can visit the festival’s website, www.nc4thofjuly.com, for details and an entry form. Fleet Feet of Wilmington, N.C., will be contributing to the winner prizes.

For over thirty years, the N.C. 4th of July Festival Freedom Run has been racing through the streets of Southport, NC. The 5k and 1-mile fun run begins and ends at the Waterfront Park in Southport, N.C.

“For over 200 years, Southport, North Carolina, has celebrated the nation’s independence. More than 50,000 people visit during the festival each year, and we’re excited to welcome even more visitors this year,” said a festival spokesperson. “We’re proud to offer such a unique and memorable experience for families celebrating this important holiday.”

The festival’s Independence Day celebration is a must-see event for anyone looking for a fun and patriotic way to celebrate July 4th. For more information on the festival, please visit www.nc4thofjuly.com.

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