Southport kicks off 40th Annual Fourth of July Festivities

Southport kicks off 40th Annual Fourth of July Festivities

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport kicked off its 40th annual Fourth of July celebration this weekend, beginning with the longtime favorite Firefighter Freedom Competition and a traveling 9/11 exhibit. Fire departments from across Brunswick County — including Southport, Bolivia, and St. James — competed in five team challenges Saturday as part of the Firefighter Freedom Competition and Apparatus Expo, which has been a staple of the cit…

Seafair Summer Fourth at Gas Works, 2025 Edition

Whether you plan to enjoy the Independence Day festivities down at Gas Works or kick back at home, everyone in the ’hood should be aware that about 40,000 people will be descending on the park beginning in the afternoon of the 4th of July, impacting traffic and park use for us all. As in past […] The post Seafair Summer Fourth at Gas Works, 2025 Edition appeared first on Wallyhood.