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North Carolina July 4th Festival in Southport

July 4th in Southport NC
Published on June 28, 2016

Independence Day is right around the corner, and what better way to spend the day than in the beautiful sesaside town of Southport. Considered by many as one of the top places to live in North Carolina, Southport is home to one of the country's best old fashioned Independence Day celebrations. For over 200 years, this seaside town has gone all out to mark The 4th of July, with food, fireworks, games, a parade, and plenty of American spirit. Events this year are free, with more than 40,000 people expected to join in the fun and festivities.

Attendees to the celebration can expect a day filled with exciting vendors and events, including:

  • Tasty treats from a variety of food stalls and vendors
  • More than 100 handmade arts and crafts on display
  • A Patriotic Parade down Main Street USA, featuring the newly crowned Miss North Carolina
  • A "Beach Day" at Oak Island, with volleyball, sand castle building, a concert and fireworks
  • A spectacular classic car show
  • A UPWA live pro-wrestling match
  • Fireworks, fireworks, and more fireworks

If you have never been to Southport, one of the top places to live in North Carolina, you'll find stunning water views and many pleasant things to do. Residents here enjoy boating, fishing, keeping fit, and strolling by the ocean. In Old Southport, historic forts and charming buildings line the quiet streets, where there are museums, gardens, theaters, and great seafood restaurants. Among the North Carolina coastal communities, Southport has a reputation as the very best.

Also making Southport one of the top places to live in North Carolina, are the charming little islands in The Cape Fear River. On Bald Head Island, you can reach an island village via ferry straight from Southport. This is one of the most unique North Carolina coastal communities, with a tiny population of 160 people. On Bald Head Island, there are few cars, so residents ride around on bicycles and golf carts. For a nice day, take the ferry to the island, tour the historic lighthouse, or take a nightly "turtle walk" to see the island's sea turtles.

Nearby, Oak Island is a barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean, with sandy white beaches and stunning North Carolina coastal communities. If you are looking for new homes in Southport NC, you should also check out the coastal homes in the communities of Oak Island. If you are planning to enter retirement, or spend your golden years in bliss, this is a wonderful place to live a happy, active daily lifestyle. Residents in the area enjoy golf, tennis, magnificent sunsets, and excellent healthcare facilities. 

In fact, Southport is such a great place to live, that in 2015 it was named "America's Happiest Seaside Town" by Coastal Living Magazine. According to Coastal Living, "Everyone’s your neighbor here, and most of the town’s residents walk, bike, or drive golf carts down Southport’s oak tree-lined streets to enjoy a morning coffee at Port City Java, browse antique shops and galleries, and head to the waterfront for a table - and delicious fish tacos - on the pier of Fishy Fishy Café."

And if you are hoping to live in Southport, you'll find that new homes in Southport NC are safe and affordable for families and retirees. If you'd like to explore new homes in Southport NC, you should visit during the upcoming 4th of July celebration, and have some fun while checking out the local area. Whether you want a beachfront single-family home, or something in a private master-planned community, there are plenty of new homes in Southport NC for you to choose from.