Southport
The City of Southport, situated along the shores of the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway at the river’s mouth of the Atlantic Ocean, is a city rich with history. The ocean, river, and waterway provide a unique abundance of opportunities for outdoor, recreational pursuits.
Home to the North Carolina 4th of July Festival
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 North Carolina 4th of July Restival 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.
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 North Carolina 4th of July Restival 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.