Southport raises banners for 4th of July Festival; traffic route map released

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Banners have been hung ahead of the 4th of July Festival (Photo: Southport Police Department)

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The countdown is on for the annual NC 4th of July Festival in Southport.

Activities begin Friday and run through Independence Day.

Officials say banners and signs have been put up around town in preparation for the event.

Thousands of people are expected to cram the streets of Southport throughout the festival. The Southport Police Department have released a map they want visitors to study to make sure everyone has the best experience possible without having to sit in traffic jams.

Traffic

(Photo: Southport Police Department)

Police say they want everyone to make sure you know where you can make a right turn and which roads traffic will be routed.
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