Events, performances and activities scheduled for the NC 4th of July Festival in Southport & Oak Island this weekend – https://bit.ly/3R1wWHc (Courtesy of WECT)

• Tabor City will be holding the annual Columbus County Fireworks Celebration at South Columbus High School on Friday, July 1. Gates open at 6:00 PM, with the entertainment beginning at 7:00 PM, and then the fireworks begin at 9:30 PM

• In Willard, a 4th of July celebration will be held at the Union Rescue Squad Building next to the post office on Saturday, July 2. Music, a car show, a touch a truck and other activities will begin at 4 p.m., and fireworks will begin at dark.

• The City of Wilmington will hold a celebration at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park on Monday, July 4. The celebration will feature the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, the School of Rock House Band and other events. Gates open at 4 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:05 p.m.

All above information courtesy of our News partners WECT.