 | Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Jacksonville Crystal Coast area! I have all your Independence Day fun in Jacksonville — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you! Here are 10 ways you can find your family fun in Jacksonville on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day |
Freedom Festival
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm, July 4th
Onslow Pines Park 1244 Onslow Pines Park, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Details:
Onslow County Parks and Recreation is hosting its 36th Annual Freedom Festival at Onslow Pines Park.
There will be plenty of fun family activities, vendor shops, 2 different stages with live music, and plenty of tasty food vendors!
Musicians to take the stage for this event include Wild Honey, The Carousels, Bryan Mayer, and more!
The fireworks will start at 9:00 pm!
For more information: Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Website or Onslow County Parks and Recreation Facebook Event Page
4th Of July Celebration
6:00pm-10:00pm, July 4th
Downtown Swansboro Waterfront
Details:
Celebrate the 4th of July on the downtown Swansboro waterfront!
The festivities start at 6:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm
Food vendors will be all along Front Street
Street traffic will be closed to car traffic starting at 3 pm and all public docks will be closed to pedestrian traffic!
There will be no fireworks at this event! The fireworks will be moved to the 2019 Mullet Festival!
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or Swansboro FestivalsWebsite
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
7:30pm-9: 30 pm, July 4th
Morehead City Ferry Service
709 Shepard Street, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Details:
Morehead City Ferry Service is offering an unforgettable 4th of July experience!
You will be able to watch the fireworks while on a great scenic cruise on a 49 passenger catamaran!
No traffic to wait in, no crowds, just a memorable 4th of July for you and your family!
The cruise starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:30 pm
Reserve your spot before they are all gone!
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or Facebook Event Page or Morehead City Ferry Service Website
Register for the event HERE!
Camp Lejeune 4th Of July Celebration
6:00pm-11:00pm, July 4th
Onslow Beach, 275 Beach Road Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
Details:
Come out to celebrate the 4th of July on Camp Lejeune!
Mike Corrado with be performing on stage starting a little after 7:00 pm!
A variety of food vendors will be set up starting at noon for people who decide to spend their time on the beach.
The Marine Mart will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm!
This year ONLY DoD Cardholders and their guests will have access to this event.
They are asking that people who are going to this event try to minimize car and pedestrian traffic by carpooling to this event!
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or MCCS Website or Facebook event page
Emerald Isle 4th Of July Fireworks Show
9:00 pm
100 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Details: Fireworks start at 9:00 pm, they will be launched from the end of Bogue Inlet Pier and will be able to be viewed from just about everywhere on Emerald Isle.
For more information:Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or the Crystal Coast Website
Pine Knoll Shores Independence Day Parade
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Along the edges of Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores - 162 Oakleaf Dr, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Details:
Come out and enjoy a small town parade with members of the Pine Knoll Shores Community!
You can deck out your bicycle and participate in the parade or just be a spectator.
Have some watermelon with members and visitors of the great, small community!
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or the Crystal Coast Website!
Fireworks on the Beach
July 4th 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Atlantic Beach, NC --125 W Fort Macon Road Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Details:
Fireworks start at 9:00 pm Robert McDuffy will be performing Live Music starting at 7:00 pm up till the fireworks start at 9 pm Join the festivities at the Circle!
Parking will be free, paid parking ends at 6:00 pm
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or Atlantic Beach Website or Atlantic Beach Events Facebook Page
July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd 5:30pm-10:00pm
Soundside Park -- 517 Roland Ave, Surf City, NC 28445
Details:
Come out to Surf City on July 3rd to celebrate with them for their Independence Day Celebration!
Celebration Starts at 5:30 pm at Soundside Park and fireworks will start at dusk!
There will be live entertainment by Johnny White & the Elite Band and food vendors!
Parking at Soundside Park will ONLY be open to VIP Parking and Handicap Parking!
Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome and are subject to search! NO Alcohol Allowed!
Pedestrian traffic will be allowed during this event but during the fireworks show part of the bridge will be closed off for safety reasons.
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or the Event Page on Facebook
Great 4th Race
July 6th -- 9:00am-12:00 pm
Taylor Creek -- 2370 Lennoxville Rd
Details:
Come over to the Historic Downtown Beaufort to watch a unique sailing competition using traditionally rigged sailing boasts!
Some history of this beautiful town will be mixed in with the festivities to celebrate Independence Day!
Find a comfy spot along Taylor Creek to watch the boats race, and don't forget to cheer them on!
If you are interested in competing, contact the North Carolina Maritime Museum for more info.
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or the Crystal Coast Website
Laser Light GLOW Madness Party & Independence Day Celebration
July 6th 4:00 pm -- 11:00 pm
Humphrey Farms -- 522 W Willis Landing Road Hubert, NC 28539
Details:
This event is hosted by Emerald Owl Productions Inc at Humphrey Farm in Hubert NC and is a big event!
There will be Laser Lighting, great music, interactive games, foam party, professional UV Lighting, food truck vendors, funnel cake, shaved ice, free cornhole and hayrides..... the list goes on!
Purchase your tickets ahead of time HERE!
For more information: Please visit Macaroni Kid Jacksonville Event Calendar or this event on Facebook
Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in the Jacksonville, NC Crystal Coast Area!
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