Plenty of local fireworks shows to choose from on 4th of July | Events

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you're looking to celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show, there are plenty to choose from. Here's a list of scheduled events for Wednesday in the WECT viewing area:

BALD HEAD ISLAND

• Golf cart parade, picnic and pool party beginning at 11 a.m.
• Fireworks cruise at 8 p.m.

BLADEN COUNTY

• Fireworks at sunset at Goldston's Beach in White Lake

CALABASH / CAROLINA SHORES

• Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on the riverfront in Calabash
• Fireworks fly around 9 p.m.

FORT BRAGG

• Carnival rides with the family beginning at 3 p.m.
• Celebrations end with a fireworks display at sunset
• Main Post Parade Field, Gruber Road and Pratt Street

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

• Fireworks show off the Cherry Grove Pier starts at 9 p.m.

ONSLOW COUNTY

• Freedom Festival kicks off in Onslow Pines Park at 3 p.m.
• Live bands perform from 5 until 9 p.m.
• Fireworks start at 9 p.m.

PLEASURE ISLAND

• Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast Music (happening on Tuesday)
• Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and the gazebo entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Regular fireworks show begins Thursday night, July 5th, at 9 p.m.

SAMPSON COUNTY

• Musical festivities begin at Royal Lane Park at 3 p.m.
• Fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m.

SOUTHPORT

• NC 4th of July Festival Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. right after the flag raising ceremony
• Firework show at 9 p.m.

WILMINGTON

• Riverfront celebration and street fair, with live entertainment and food vendors from 5 until 9 p.m.
• Wilmington Children's Museum is hosting its annual celebration from 5 until 8 p.m.
• Annual Battleship Blast fireworks show will begin at 9:05 p.m. Visitors should park on the side of Chestnut Street (North or South) that they plan to exit.

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