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April 2021
Sublime with Rome | Michael Franti & Spearhead
Sublime with Rome Sublime With Rome was formed in 2010 by lead-singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez, bassist Eric Wilson, and drummer Carlos Verdugo. The band is currently on tour in support of their hit 2019 album BLESSINGS with singles WICKED HEART and LIGHT ON making a splash at alternative radio. BLESSINGS is the band’s third studio album, and it was helmed by Rob Cavallo, the producer behind Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, and more. In 2020 Sublime With Rome is…
Find out more »Boxing Tournament
Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th, 2021 at the Wilmington Convention Center 2-5pm The North Carolina Azalea Festival Boxing Tournament showcases some of the finest boxers from the National and International level of competition & from the military branches. Boxers age 8-16 and 17-34 and Master Boxers 35-up compete in six division from 55lb-201lb+. Participation in the past has come from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and more from around the country.…
Find out more »Coin Show
A fun-filled, family event! Children are given free foreign coins to learn about currency and foreign countries, and more than 30 dealers from several surrounding states are on hand to appraise, buy, sell and trade coins, currency, and other numismatic items. If you have a special coin, medal, gold, silver, or paper money that you want to know more about, or you just want to see some of the beautiful coins on display, come visit the coin show, have fun…
Find out more »Patrons’ Party Gala
The Patrons’ Party Gala is the grand finale for sponsors of the Azalea Festival. A black-tie event filled with wonderful food displays and dancing to the sounds of the hottest national party bands, this is our chance to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support. Ticket Information The Patrons’ Party Gala is a private function for partners of the Azalea Festival. Partner With Us
Find out more »MGC Parade Mile
The 2021 Parade Mile will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Local law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie partners with Go Time and the North Carolina Azalea Festival to put on a one-of-a-kind road mile race that takes place ahead of the North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade. The course is an out and back through a portion of the Parade route on 3rd street starting and finishing in front of the Parade Reviewing Stand of the North Carolina Azalea…
Find out more »Parade Presented by United Rentals
The 74th North Carolina Azalea Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021 – we hope to see you there! The 2021 Parade will be broadcast live on GTV8 (Channel 8 on Time Warner/Spectrum) Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 9:30 am. Direct TV and some other TV service providers do not provide this network channel, however, you can stream the Parade live on your phone, computer, or other internet-connected devices through GTV8's website. PARADE PARTNERS Parade Presented…
Find out more »Waterfront Street Fair Children’s Area
The Waterfront Street Fair Children’s Area is a FREE, family-friendly part of the Street Fair made just for kids! Guests enjoy family-friendly vendors, hands-on activities, and performers on the Wilmington Health Stage. Cotton Exchange Stage on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11th Past Children's Area Partners & Activities FREE Activities and Demos with: Colgate Bright Smiles Dental Screenings Lowes Foods Cakery Tent with cake walks Smart Start of NHC & Dolly Parton's Imagination Library NHC Public Library Story Time UNCW Marine Quest…
Find out more »Riverwalk Shag Contest…on the Banks of the Cape Fear
The Riverwalk Shag Contest is a showcase of local and regional talent with participants and spectators coming from all over the state. Join us for vendors, shag demonstrations, line dancing, and more! This event will last from 12:30 PM - 7 PM; with the contest lasting from 12:30-6 PM. Open dancing will also be available periodically.
Find out more »The Avett Brothers
The Azalea Festival is proud to be presenting The Avett Brothers to the Main Stage for the 74th North Carolina Azalea Festival on Saturday, April 10, 2021! The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major-label debut, I and Love and You, landing at No. 16 on the Billboard Top 200 and garnering critical acclaim. 2012 saw The Carpenter hit No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 and was followed by Magpie and the Dandelion(2013) which debuted at No. 5…
Find out more »Fireworks
A favorite Festival event, the Fireworks are presented over the majestic Cape Fear River on Saturday of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Come early to pick out your best viewing spot!
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