NC 4th of July Festival

A Tribute to ALL Our Heroes. Sea Notes Choral Society
2025-06-28 15:00 (America/New_York) | Odell Williamson Auditorium, 150 College Rd NE, Bolivia, NC, 28422, United States
Patriotic Concert – A Tribute to ALL Our Heroes. Sea Notes Choral Society. Brunswick Community College, Odell Williamson Auditorium.

40th Annual Fire Fighters Freedom Competition & Apparatus Expo
2025-06-28 15:00 | Southport Fire Department Downtown Substation, 111 E Nash St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Hosted by the Southport Fire Department.

AARGH! A Pirate’s Life For Me! Melodrama & Vaudeville Fun
2025-06-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Brunswick Arts Council presents: AARGH! A Pirate’s Life For Me! Melodrama & Vaudeville Fun

Old Brunswick Jail Open
2025-06-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Old Brunswick Jail, 318 E Nash St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Hosted by the Southport Historical Society.

Summer Regional Art Show
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E West St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Hosted by the Associated Artists of Southport

NC Maritime Museum Open
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E Moore St, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, United States

The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Southport Fire Department Downtown Substation, 111 E Nash St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Hosted by the Southport Fire Department. Sponsored by Southport Cares.

Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum Open
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum, 203 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, United States

Freedom Run 5K and Fun Walk
2025-06-28 07:30 - 10:00 | Waterfront Park, 146 E Bay St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Freedom Run and Fun Walk

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. Highlights include picnics, arts and crafts in the park, a car show, parade, fireworks, firemen’s competition, children’s games, live entertainment nightly, great food, and lots of red, white, and blue.
This year’s Freedom Run/Walk/ will be held on Saturday, June 28th.
Click here to register for the Run ($35)
Click here to register for the Walk ($0)
Join us for an unforgettable 5K experience along the picturesque waterfront of downtown Southport! The race will wind through the quaint neighborhood, allowing you to immerse yourself in the area’s beauty. Take in the majestic oak trees and feel the refreshing coastal breezes from the nearby Cape Fear River. This route promises to be one of the most scenic 5Ks in the state.
Awards:

Top overall male and female
Top three male and female five-year age groups:

14 and under
15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, etc
70 plus
All 13 and under kids for the one Mile will receive a small finishers medal

Packet Pickup:

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
We will also handle last-minute registrations. Please have cash (ATM nearby) or a check written to “NC 4th of July Festival.” Bring exact change.

Race Day Packet Pickup:

Time: 7:00 – 7:30 AM
Location: Southport Waterfront Park

Things to Note:

We’ll have three water stops strategically placed along the course to ensure your comfort and enjoyment.
Online registration will be turned off on 6/26/25, so please register soon. All parking is on the street and is first come, first serve. The festival may be a bit hectic with vendors, so please arrive early.
Once you cross the finish line, replenish yourself with a variety of refreshing beverages and snacks.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! You can register now before the race reaches capacity. We can’t wait to see you there

Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click here.

Reading of the Declaration
2025-06-27 18:15 - 18:30 | Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum, 203 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, United States

Welcoming Ceremony - Southport
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Fort Johnston-Southport Visitors Center and Museum, 203 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, United States
Sponsored by the City of Southport
Agenda:
6:00 PM: Welcoming Ceremony Begins on Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn.
6:10 PM: Singing of the National Anthem and Color Guard.
6:15 PM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence.
6:30 PM: Brunswick Summer Winds

Welcoming to town: The Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Arrives
2025-06-27 15:00 | NC
9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial enters Southport at the intersection of 87 and 211. Hosted by the City of Southport Fire Department.

Old Brunswick Jail Open
2025-06-27 12:30 - 15:30 | Old Brunswick Jail, 318 E Nash St, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Hosted by the Southport Historical Society

NC Maritime Museum Open at Southport
2025-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | NC Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E Moore St, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, United States
