Watch: Cape Fear Garden Club’s Azalea Garden Tour ribbon cutting ceremony

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The official ribbon cutting for the Cape Fear Garden Club s Azalea Garden Tour aired on WWAY and can be viewed in full in the video player above.

The moment Queen Azalea Elaine Hendrix cut the ribbon marked the opening of one of the festival’s most popular attractions, welcoming visitors to explore a selection of private and public gardens across Wilmington.

Festival leaders and community members gathered for the event, highlighting the tradition and continued popularity of the Garden Tour as part of the annual celebration.

The Garden Tour is a longtime staple of the Azalea Festival, giving attendees a chance to experience curated landscapes and seasonal blooms throughout the Cape Fear region.

The full ribbon cutting ceremony aired on WWAY and is available to watch in its entirety above.