Wilmy Weekly: July 2

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July 02, 2026

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It is Fourth of July weekend in Port City and the city is ready to party! Whether you want to catch the fireworks over the river or step into cool air conditioning in a local bar, we have something for you! Keep reading to see how we will be celebrating America turning 250!

  • 👀 What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington this week

  • 💃 Stars and Stripes Performance, America’s Favorite Birthday Party, Firework Displays, Weekly Yoga, and more!

  • 🍻 Local Spotlight: Tempo 33

  • 🚚 Food Trucks and This Week’s Live Music

  • 📽️ Second location of Concorde Espresso Bar now open

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What’s Happenin’ in Wilmington 👀

Thursday, July 2

Friday, July 3

  • America’s Favorite Birthday Party at Silver Dollar: America is turning 250 in Carolina Beach! Party all night long with tacos, cocktails, live music, and more! The party starts at 7pm and fireworks start at 9pm.

  • Camp Riverwalk at Hotel Ballast: Calling all campers! The Patio Parties are in full swing from 12pm-10pm. Listen to live music, play yard games, and enjoy food and drink specials all day long!

  • The Cruise Brothers at Airlie Gardens: Listen to live music beneath the trees! The summer concert series at Airlie Gardens are better than ever. This week, listen to The Cruise Brothers live — bring a lawn chair and the family! Call Airlie Gardens for tickets!

  • Night Tour at the Burgwin-Wright House: Nothing says America’s birthday like going back to Colonial times! Wander through the historic house by candlelight and see a whole new side of history. Call today to register for your spot.

  • Independence Day Weekend at Tap Yard: Kick off Independence Day Weekend with Tap Yard Karaoke! Pick your favorite song and show off your vocals to get the party started!

Saturday, July 4

  • BYOP Party at The Eagle’s Dare: BYOP — Bring Your Own Pool! Throw on a bathing suit and get ready to keep it cool at The Eagle’s Dare 4th of July party! Tickets are available now and the party starts at 12pm!

  • Freedom Fest at Waterline Brewing Company: Bring the party to the bridge for an afternoon of Freedom Fun! Participate in a pie-eating contest, pet a reptile, get your face painted, and more! Stop by from 1-9pm.

  • Free Ship Tours at Wilmington Riverfront: Get a taste of history in honor of America turning 250 when you see the Delaware Tall Ship up close! It brought some of the first Swedish settlers to America in 1638. Hit the water and then stick around for fireworks after!

  • Firework Display at the Riverwalk: The City of Wilmington is throwing a party! Pack up the kids and head to the Riverwalk for live music by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and a huge display of fireworks! This event begins at 5:30pm.

  • Firework Display at the Battleship: The City of Wilmington is throwing a party! Pack up the kids and head to a barge near the Battleship for live music by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and a huge display of fireworks! This event begins at 5:30pm.

  • Fourth of July Boatyard Bash at Marina Grill: Spend the evening beneath the lit-up sky at the Marina Grill! Eat delicious food, shop the Wave Market, listen to Uptown Easy, and more! The party starts at 6pm.

Sunday, July 5

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
Tempo 33 — the missing key to Wilmington!

Tempo 33 is the key you’ve been missing! This swanky piano bar features live music in the historic Murchison building. Enjoy a craft cocktail from their select menu as you watch unforgettable performances.

Check out their website for more details!

📍33 S Front St Third Floor

Wilmy Weekly Tip: Stop by Fridays and Saturdays from 8-11pm.

Featured Food Deal of the Week: $5 Mimosas @ South Front Tavern

Have a bubbly brunch with South Front Tavern, featuring delicious mimosas for just $5!

📍1540 S. 2nd Street #110

LIVE MUSIC 🎸 

Friday

  • Wilmington Distillery | DJ WaSe | 10pm

  • Avenue B | Mark Fatum Trio | 7:30pm

  • Port City Marina | Delia & Friends | 6pm

Saturday

  • Bowstring | Rock the 90s | 7pm

  • Dead Crow Comedy | Cool Jerk | 6pm

  • Fermental | The Instigators | 7pm

Sunday

  • Tap Yard | Sunday Synth | 7pm

  • Wilmington Distillery | Treya | 3pm

  • Katy’s Grill and Bar | JHAD Live | 2pm

FOOD TRUCKS
This Week’s Featured Food Trucks 🚛 

FLY’N PHIL’E

July 2 | DrumTrout Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK

July 3 | Flytrap Brewing | 6pm to 10pm

WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA

July 3 | Outer Dunes Brewing Company | 5pm to 8pm

WILMYWOODIE

July 2 | LBC Bottle Shop | 4pm to 8:30pm

July 3 | LBC Bottle Shop | 4pm to 9:30pm

WILMINGTON NEWS AND UPDATES

Second location of Concorde Espresso Bar now open: The newest location of Concorde, the beloved espresso and cocktail bar, is now open and featuring a spectacular mural on Market Street.

Ocean City Jazz Festival back for annual performances: The famous Ocean City Jazz Festival is back again this year and is celebrating its Sweet Sixteen! The festival will take place in North Topsail Beach this weekend from July 3-5.

New branch of New Hanover Library to open: New Hanover County Public Library is opening a new branch called Northchase set to open on July 9.

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WEATHER 🌡️ 

Friday
71🌡️94 | 🌧️9% | 💨SW 10 mph

Saturday
75🌡️96 | 🌧️8% | 💨SW 11 mph

Sunday
76🌡️92 | 🌧️24% | 💨 SW 11 mph

Monday
77🌡️91 | 🌧️36% | 💨 SW 12 mph

🌊🌡️ Ocean temperature = 79°F

Today’s newsletter was written, edited, and published by Jade, Nic, and Trenton.

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