The NC 4th of July Festival will be held over several days ― Friday, June 27 to Friday, July 4 in Southport with Beach Day to be held Tuesday, July 1 on Oak Island.

Festival parade 11 a.m.-noon at 116 S. Howe St., Southport Cape Fear Radio hosting at Waterfront Stage, noon-3 p.m. at Waterfront Park,146 E. Bay St., Southport The NC Maritime Museum at 204 E ...