Posted on: May 23rd, 2016 Posted in Around ILM, Community News

Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer, is a BIG holiday weekend in southeastern North Carolina. It marks the start of sun AND fun in the Wilmington area and the folks at River Bluffs, the Cape Fear area’s popular village community, are ready to celebrate!

Besides relaxing at the beach, here are FIVE fun things to do around Wilmington this Memorial Day Weekend:

 

wilmington nc memorial day weekend_fourth friday gallery nightFriday – May 27th | 6-9pm
4th Friday Gallery Night | Downtown Wilmington
This free, self-guided tour takes you to downtown Wilmington’s wonderful galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. Enjoy artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities.

Friday – May 27th | 6:30 – 9:30pm
Fireworks by The Sea | Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Kick off the weekend at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk! Enjoy food, fun and live music by Jack-Jack 180. When the sun sets, stick around for a spectacular fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean.

wilmington nc memorial day weekend_orangestreet artsfestSaturday – May 28th | 10am – 6pm
21st Annual Orange Street Artsfest | Downtown WilmingtonThe 21st Annual Orange Street ArtsFest is the largest arts festival in the Port City and features more than 80 artists, live entertainment and food from some of the area’s best restaurants – including Catch, Poor Piggy’s BBQ, North Carolina Sweet Tea, and Snowy of the Carolinas. You’ll love the Thalian Association Community Theatre’s presentations of upcoming season productions, too!

Sunday – May 29th | 4pm
Bluewater Summer Concert Series Kick-Off | Wrightsville Beach
Bluewater Grill has one of the best views in Wrightsville Beach! Grab a patio seat, order a cocktail and a delicious meal, and enjoy live music by some of the area’s best bands. It’s a fun way to enjoy the Intracoastal Waterway!

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Monday – May 30th | 5:30pm
51st Annual Memorial Day Observance | Battleship NC
Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship NC’s traditional Memorial Day Observance. The hour long ceremony features a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters of the Cape Fear River.

At River Bluffs, we appreciate just how fortunate we are to call southeastern North Carolina home. We’ll be celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in Wilmington with friends and family – we hope to see you around town!

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The River Bluffs lifestyle is all about living life to the fullest. Fun with family and friends, dining out, shopping, enjoying our rich lifestyle and so much more…

Come and celebrate riverside living at River Bluffs, today!

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