Local fireworks

July 3rd

SURF CITY - Festivities will be held at Soundside Park, next to the Surf City Swing Bridge, beginning at 6 p.m. with entertainment by Tim Roberts and The Breeze. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. No coolers or alcoholic beverages permitted. Free shuttle service will be available.

July 4th

JACKSONVILLE - Annual Fourth of July Freedom Festival held from 2 to 9:15 p.m. at Onslow Pines Park. Families are welcome to come out and picnic in the park. Vendors, children's rides, petting zoo, food, karaoke, fossil dig and a live band are on hand for entertainment. Fireworks go off at 9:15 p.m. Concessions benefit the New River Foundations.

CAMP LEJEUNE- July 4th Celebration with America's Heroes at W.P.T. Hill Field. Enjoy a night of free entertainment featuring the Crystal Coast Choral Society and the 2nd Marine Division Band topped off with a fireworks display. Kids activity area opens at 5:30 p.m.

HOLLY RIDGE-Fourth of July at the Holly Ridge Municipal Park, off of N.C. 50, begins at 6 p.m. with music provided by D.J. Storm. Inflatable and other fun activities planned for kids. Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m. Hot dogs, nachos and funnel cakes available.

EMERALD ISLE- Festivities held at McLean Park by Chapel by the Sea on N.C. 58 near mile marker 18. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Public viewing area on vacant land on each side of the church. Bring blankets/chairs. No coolers. Parking along N.C. 58 and nearby streets. Handicapped parking (with handicap placards) in church lot.

ATLANTIC BEACH - July Fourth Celebration held from 7 to 11 p.m. at Atlantic Beach at The Circle. Sammy O'Banion and the Mardi Gras Band will provide the musical entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Parking available along East Drive, West Drive, and Atlantic Boulevard. Two parking lots available on East Bogue Boulevard.

MOREHEAD CITY- Visit the waterfront for live music with the Carolina Beach Club Band from 7 to 11 p.m. at Jaycee Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

SWANSBORO-Visit the historic downtown for music by The Craig Woolard Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Fireworks sponsored by towns of Swansboro and Cedar Point at 9 p.m.