This time of year, vacationers are flocking to our little slice of coastal paradise to celebrate summer and the BIG 4th of July Weekend! Your friends at River Bluffs, Wilmington, NC’s popular riverside community, are excited about the fun events happening around town in celebration of our nation’s 240th birthday!
And, because we want you to get in on the fun around town – here’s our list of July 4th events around Wilmington, NC….
Sounds of Summer….Everywhere!
There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and hear great music this weekend! Grab a few chairs, a cooler and your dancing shoes. Take advantage of these spots for outdoor tunes:
- Thursday, June 30th | Sounds of Summer @ Wrightsville Beach Park | 6:30-8pm | featuring The Fury (FREE)
- Friday, July 1st | Airlie Gardens | 6-8pm | featuring Stray Local
- Friday, July 1st | Downtown Sundown in Downtown Wilmington | Kicks off at 6pm | featuring 20 Ride (FREE)
- Saturday, July 2nd | NC Symphony at The Wilson Center | 7:30pm | Stars & Stripes Concert
- Sunday, July 3rd | Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach | 5-7pm | featuring Roots United (FREE)
An All-American Baseball Game
What’s more American than a hotdog and a baseball game? Head out to Legion Stadium on Thursday 6/30 or Friday 7/1 and catch the Wilmington Sharks as they “take a bite out of summer!†The Coastal Plain League team hits the diamond in a two-game homestand. GO SHARKS!
Southport: NC’s Official Home for the 4th of July
Incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival in 1972, the annual festival draws 40,000 to 50,000 people each year to commemorate Old Glory. The big festivities kick off on Friday, July 1st in Oak Island and carry on around the Southport area through the 4th. Print the official calendar here.
Fireworks!
No 4th of July would be complete with out a dazzling display of FIREWORKS! The sky will be a’blaze with color almost every night this weekend. Just follow the crowds, wait for dark and prepare yourself to “oooo†and “aahh!â€
- Friday, July 1st on Oak Island
- July 3rd on Carolina Beach
- July 4th in Downtown Wilmington
- July 4th in Southport
Added Bonus!
Don’t forget about the homegrown, organic goodness that you can pick up at the River Bluffs Farm Market this Saturday, 7/2 from 10:30am – 3pm. You’ll find the area’s best produce for purchase on the front porch of Porches Café! Find out more on Facebook!
And, speaking of Porches Café…enjoy a delicious, fresh and seasonal menu each day from 11am-7pm. Whether you’re searching for lunch, dinner or happy hour – Porches Café is hidden gem you’ll be happy to discover!
At River Bluffs, we appreciate just how fortunate we are to call southeastern North Carolina – and the good ‘ol U.S.A — home. We’ll be celebrating July 4th Weekend around 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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