The patriotic spirit of America is alive
and well in the City of Southport. For over 200 years this small
maritime community has celebrated our nation's independence in a big
way. The celebration has grown from colonial times when ships lay anchor
in her harbor shot their cannons to today's festival where 40,000 to
50,000 people come each year to bathe in the richness of spirit
commemorating Old Glory. Incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival
in 1972 the festival committee strives to keep the focus of the festival
on honoring our nation's birthday with a little fun thrown in.
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! For more information on the Tribute
go to www.theamericantribute.org
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Photos
from 2003 Parade and Festival provided by Pat Sampson
Graphic Art provided by Paula Vest www.palmettocat.com
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the NC 4th of July photo gallery!
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