North Carolina 4th Of July Celebration July 4, 2009

Festival highlights:

* Over 100 handmade arts and crafts on display
* The delightful aroma of fair food permeates the air
* The Cape Fear river serves as a backdrop for Main Stage Entertainment - best beach, top 40's and country bands each evening.
* The most patriotic parade representing main street USA and televised on WECT TV6 "Where News Comes First"
* A Naturalization Ceremony that will move you to tears
* Veterans Recognition - ceremony honoring the sacrifices of our armed service personnel who have served and paid for our freedom
* Flag Retirement Ceremony - a ceremony that allows residents and visitors an opportunity to properly dispose of their USA flags
* Beach Day - highlighting the activities popular at Southport's neighboring beach community Oak Island - volleyball and shag contests to mention a few
* Freedom Run & Walk - runners and walkers enjoy an organized event encouraging a healthy America
* Children's Entertainment & Games - Remember the good old games including sack races and watermelon eating contests? We do.

Fireworks - What 4th of July festival would be complete without fireworks? This year the Festival is proud to kickoff its participation in The American Tribute, a new American tradition incorporated into the nation's firework displays. The Tribute: silent sky, and then a solitary, spectacular burst of red...followed by a solitary, spectacular burst of white..followed by a solitary, spectacular burst of blue. The bursts symbolic in Colors of American Stanza circulated by Tribute organizers: Red, for the blood of many heroes shed; white, for freedom's light still shining bright, and blue, for the courage to stand tall and true!

Official Website: http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/