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5 Ways to Celebrate the 4th Of July Weekend

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🇺🇲 Happy 4th of July, y’all!  There’s a great line up of events ahead and we’re excited about all the local events and happenings to see fireworks, celebrate your patriotic spirit and have some good old-fashioned fun.  Here are 5 celebrations happening around July 4th. 🏖️ Check out more Summer Fun Things to Do #OnlyinOnslow. We look forward to seeing you!

Freedom Fest in Richlands

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Sunday, June 29th 

Freedom Fest…Live music, vendors, food trucks and games. For info contact 910-548-0808.

Check out our event calendar or more awesome events in July!

Freedom Festival at Onslow Pines Park

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Friday, July 4th

Onslow County Parks and Recreation will celebrate its annual Freedom Festival on July 4th, 2025 from 3 pm. to 9 pm. Come out for an evening of live music and fireworks along with some great food from some of the best local food truck vendors. Dream Entertainment will be offering free amusements and don’t forget to check out some of the small shop vendors. This will be a night to remember!

For more information, please contact Onslow County Parks and Recreation at 910-347-5332.

Swansboro’s Independence Day Celebration

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Thursday, July 3rd

The Town of Swansboro is happy to announce it will host activities to celebrate Independence Day. Celebrating our country’s birthday is a nationwide event, and Swansboro serves up its Independence Day Celebration each year with live music at the Harry C. Pugliese, Jr. Pavilion at Olde Town Square, culminating with awe-inspiring fireworks show over the water for all to see.

For more information on the Swansboro Festivals please call 910-326-2600.  You can also follow Swansboro Festivals on Facebook for up-to-date festival information or visit www.swansborofestivals.com.

July 4th Concert and Firework Show at Rustic Barn

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Friday, July 4th

Join us for an evening of live entertainment- starting with the opening performance of Ray Wag, followed by Jake Sutton & Band… And don’t miss our GRAND FINALE Fireworks Show by NC Fireworks! Save the date for this Independence Day celebration filled with entertainment for all ages, including live music, delicious food trucks, beer and wine, vendor booths, face painting, inflatables, and more! To ensure a memorable experience, don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs for the family to relax under the night sky at the picturesque Rustic Barn venue.

For full details and tickets to this event, visit their website.

Ocean City Jazz Festival

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Friday, July 4th, Saturday, July 5th & Sunday, July 6th

Finish the celebrations at, The Ocean City Jazz Festival in North Topsail Beach for three days of jazz!  The Ocean City Jazz Festival (OCJF) is North Topsail Beach’s premier cultural event organized by the Ocean City Beach Citizens Council, a 501 c3, non-profit corporation. The Music Fest, which takes place the weekend of the July 4th holiday, features local and nationally, recognized musicians.

The Ocean City Jazz Festival is committed to presenting the gold standard of jazz by producing a showcase event that raises an appreciation of the genre of jazz, fosters economic growth, unites artists and attendees, and inspires a new generation culturally through the history of the Ocean City Beach Community.

Visit their website to get tickets and for more information.

 

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