NC 4^th of July Parade

Who doesn’t love a parade? What is known as the current N.C. 4th of July Festival Parade began in 1964 but has roots dating back to 1700’s, when the ladies of Smithville (now the City of Southport) dressed in white and marched through the town in observance of Independence Day. Today’s parade is much longer and has a bigger variety, with over 120 units filling the streets as children’s eyes widen in delight when patriotic units pass by. The parade route begins at the corner of E. Moore Street and Atlantic Avenue, traveling E. Moore to N. Howe Street and following N. Howe to Fodale Avenue. The festival parade steps off at 11am on July 4th (unless July 4th is a Sunday and then it moves to Monday).

For those who want to watch the parade from the comfort of their air-conditioned home, consider watching the parade on WECT TV6. The parade will be televised on the day of the parade from 8pm-9pm on WECT TV6.