AMERICA TURNS 250
Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across Brunswick County
Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and Brunswick County is packed with parades, concerts, fireworks, festivals, and family fun. Here's your quick guide to the biggest events happening throughout the holiday week.
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At a Glance
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FEATURED EVENT
NC 4th of July Festival
📅 June 26 – July 4
📍 Southport & Oak Island
One of North Carolina's most beloved Independence Day traditions returns with parades, entertainment, family activities, waterfront events, and fireworks.
💡 Did You Know?
The festival is bringing back the Festival Queen tradition for the first time in more than 30 years as part of the America250 celebration.
🏖️ Oak Island Beach Day
📅 July 1 | 📍 Oak Island
Enjoy live music, games, contests, food vendors, inflatables, volleyball, and sandcastle competitions.
🎆 Oak Island Fireworks
📅 July 1 | 📍 Oak Island Pier
One of the area's first major fireworks displays, visible along much of the beach.
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AMERICA 250 BOAT PARADE
📅 June 27 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Calabash to Ocean Isle Beach Marina
Decorated boats will cruise the Intracoastal Waterway honoring Veterans and First Responders. Awards will be given for the most patriotic entries.
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SUNSET BEACH EVENTS
1. Sunset Sound Waves Concert
📅 July 1 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sunset Beach Town Park
Enjoy live music from Gimme Back My Skynrd.
2. Market in the Park
📅 July 2 | ⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
Browse local vendors, handmade goods, gifts, and food.
3. Patriotic Pooch Parade
📅 July 2 | ⏰ 11:00 AM
Dress your pup in red, white, and blue for this crowd favorite.
4. Rivermist Independence Day Concert July 3 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Enjoy live music and a patriotic costume contest with prizes.
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OIBPOA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
📅 July 3 | ⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Ocean Isle Beach
A favorite local tradition featuring decorated golf carts, bikes, floats, and patriotic displays
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GOLF CART PARADES
STPOA Golf Cart Parade
📅 July 4 | ⏰ 10:00 AM
📍Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach Island Golf Cart Parade
📅 July 4 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Sunset Beach Island
Two fun-filled parades showcasing creative decorations and community spirit.
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BALD HEAD ISLAND CELEBRATION
📅 July 4
📍 Bald Head Island
Enjoy family activities, food, games, tours, and the island's traditional Fourth of July parade.
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OCEAN ISLE BEACH FIREWORKS
📅 July 5 | ⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 Ocean Isle Beach
Wrap up the holiday weekend with a spectacular fireworks show over the beach.
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