Other Events
The N.C. 4th of July is a living event and as such events are added and deleted along the way. The proceeding pages are flagship events and as such have produced the most questions over the test of time or they are an event of the Festival Committee.
This page is devoted to events, which have great significance in adding to the attendees’ experience. They are also events which happen in the surrounding areas but not officially part of the festival. Attendees may want to schedule their visit with those events in mind.
3:30pm-5pm
Southport Community Building
233 E. Bay Street
Event of Brunswick County Board of Elections
June 26th – July 21st
10am-5pm –Monday thru Saturday & 1pm-4pm Sundays
Franklin Square Gallery, 130 East West Street.
Event of Associated Artists of Southport
Event of the Friends of the Library Southport-Oak Island
Southport Waterfront Community Blood Drive
Please join our community wide blood drive to celebrate freedom
TBA - 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Please join us down at the Waterfront at Howe & Bay Streets to give the “Gift of Life!”
All donors will receive a T-shirt, plus are automatically entered in a drawing to win a $3,000 Gift Card!
Call 457-6964 for information!!
Event of Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross
Trinity Methodist Church – 209 E. Nash Street, Southport
Event of the Trinity Methodist Church Men’s Group
12pm-6pm
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
Pre-Sales at varied locations including the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber Of Commerce Welcome Center at 4841 Long Beach Road, Southport
Event of Southport Lions Club
TBA
2pm
Cape Fear River
Southport Waterfront
Event of Cape Fear Yacht Club with assistance from The State Port Pilot
TBA from 9am-5pm
TBA from 12pm -5pm
TBA from 9am-5pm
@ St. Philip's Church Corner of East Moore/Dry Streets (next to City Hall)
www.stphilipschurch.org
The Chapel of the Cross dates to 1843, built by soldiers at Ft. Johnston. In the cross fires of the Civil War, it was seized by the Union and served as their hospital. Later is was a school for African-American students.
The rich wooden interior with its 18th Century altar railings is the setting for baptisms, weddings, concerts, worship services and silent prayer. It is open 24 hours a day for prayer and meditation to anyone in the community. Seven different political flags are displayed above the Chapel, representing the political entities under which the parish of St. Philip's has worshiped throughout the years. These include England, Spain, Grand Union, North Carolina, Confederate States of American and the USA.
Beside the Chapel is the memorial garden burial ground for church members, and the annual Memorial Day service honors those interred who served in wartime. The present day St. Philip's Episcopal Church is next to the Chapel, 205 E. Moore Street.
The original St. Philip's Church is now a state historical site at Brunswick Town. It served as His Majesty's Chapel in North Carolina, though ironically the British forces burned it in 1776 during the American Revolution. In May, these is an annual outdoor service and picnic on the site of these ruins.
- Bald Head Island Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade
- Fireworks Cruise
July 4th – 10am @ Bald Head Island
Event of Bald Head Island Limited
Bald Head Island Limited, a proud sponsor of Southport's July 4th Festival, the official home of North Carolina's Fourth of July Celebrations. Bald Head Island is a two-mile journey across the Cape Fear River from Southport, North Carolina. Pristine beaches, loggerhead sea turtles, Old Baldy Lighthouse...From natural wonders to rich historical drama, Bald Head Island offers vacationers, home owners and day visitors a distinctive maritime world awaiting discovery. 1-800-432-7368.
July 4th – 8pm @ Bald Head Island Marina
Event of Bald Head Island Limited