Wilmington area Fourth of July events

FIN-Dependence Day Fireworks will take place Monday at Legion Stadium after Wilmington Sharks baseball game, which starts at 7:05 p.m.

North Carolina 4th of July Festival will be held Monday through Wednesday in Southport, hosted by the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment, fireworks, Franklin Square Art Gallery’s National Art Show, Shine & Show Classic Car Show, voter registration, old jail tours, used book sale, Lions Club Boat Raffle drawing, Cape Fear Yacht Club’s Commodore Regatta, St. Philip Episcopal Chapel of the Cross Open, children’s entertainment, children’s games, pancake breakfast, and firefighters competition. Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 over the Southport waterfront.  For more information: www.nc4thofjuly.com.

Town of Surf City's Independence Day Celebration will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Soundside Park, 517 Roland Ave. Johnny White & The Elite Band perform. Vendors. No alcohol allowed, coolers subject to search. Fireworks at dusk. Independence Day Weekend Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Gazebo Music begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach. Music by L Shape Lot (Americana). Fireworks at 9 p.m. Details: 910-458-8434.

Independence Day Weekend Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Gazebo Music: Begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Carolina Beach. Music by L Shape Lot (Americana). Fireworks at 9 p.m. Details: 910-458-8434.

There will be fireworks at the Ocean Isle Beach Pier at 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Wilmington residents get to race it out along the Cross City Trail while giving back to military and first-responders during The Battle for Independence Race. The race festivities kick off at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pointe at Barclay shopping center with the start and end points at Orangetheory Fitness South Wilmington, 1412 Barclay Pointe Blvd. Everyone from skilled runners to families and children are invited to run for cash prizes, bragging rights and to give back. All proceeds from the 5K and one-mile kids race go directly to Step Up for Soldiers, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization assisting recently disabled veterans. Their mission is to provide disabled veterans, who have experienced loss of limb and mobility problems, with the resources necessary to adjust in a post-war environment. The course travels from The Pointe at Barclay to Halyburton Park and back for flat and easy running conditions. To sign up for the race or more information, visit https://its-go-time.com/battle-for-independence/#REGISTRATION.

The New Hanover County Veterans Council will presents its annual Independence Day program at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wilmington National Cemetery, 2011 Market St., Wilmington. The guest speaker will be Captain Wilbur Jones, a retired Naval officer and local historian. The public is invited. Veterans and volunteers will set up the Avenue of Flags at 8 a.m. July 2 at the National Cemetery. For more information, call Frank Roberts at 910-279-0823.

4th of July Open House at Hannah Block: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Hannah Block Historic/USO Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Community Arts Center open house. The staff will be in 1940’s era costumes, serving free coffee and doughnuts courtesy. Sodas will be sold for five cents (World War II price). Remember the music and movement of the 1940’s with the Cape Fear Swing Dance Society as they offer free lessons (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) for the popular dances of the era including, the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing and the Collegiate Shag. The documentary film "Home Away From Home – the USO" will be shown all afternoon on the Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage. The 5-minute film was produced in 2016 by Emmy nominated filmmaker Rob Hill to honor the 75th anniversary of the Historic USO Building. The film captures the building’s rich history beginning with WWII, the transition to a community center and how it continues to serve our community today. Another highlight will be the Wilmington Film Museum located in the Community Gallery and open for tours all day. Details: www.thalian.org.

Calabash Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday on the waterfront with food, games, silent auction, live music, and more. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Details: 910-579-6747.

City of Wilmington 4th of July Celebration will be held 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at Waterfront Park (between Market & Princess Streets), downtown Wilmington. Fireworks at 9:05 p.m. For more information: 910-772-4177.

Uncle Kracker's 4th of July Bash on the Pier. Doors open at 6 p.m., show 7-11 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at Pier 33 Entertainment, 10 Harnett St., Wilmington. General admission: $20. BBQ VIP Package - Includes one general admission ticket to the show and barbecue in the boat yard provided by Marina Grill. Minors under 18 permitted with parent or legal guardian. Purchase tickets at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1716701.

The Sunset Beach Concert will be held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 in The Village at Sunset Beach near the Planetarium. The band performing will be Blue Pickups Band playing country and rock music. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments. Food available on-site.

"The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" will be presented by Thalian Association Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 8 p.m. July Friday and Saturday at Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road, N.E., Wilmington. $15-$30. $25-$50 on July 4. The play by Herman Wouk based on his Pulitzer-Prize winning novel. A young lieutenant relieves his captain of command during a typhoon because the captain, Queeg is a psychopath in crisis and commanded the ship and its crew to destruction. Naval tradition is against him, but testimony eventually reveals a devastating picture of Queeg’s mental disintegration.

Holly Ridge and Sneads Ferry Liberty Fest and Fireworks will take place in Holly Ridge Municipal Park at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast will be at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at 9 p.m. Thursday.

And finally, see Friday Night Fireworks at Legion Stadium after Wilmington Sharks game, which starts at 7:05 p.m. Friday.