Wilmington presents you with many exciting events periodically. Riverfest and the Azalea Festival are two of the largest multi-cultural events of the year with parades and street fairs including music, art, and other entertainment on the waterfront of the Cape Fear River. These grand events draw thousands of locals and visitors alike for full weekends of fun in the sun. Wilmington's Fourth of July celebration is also a big event every year with a street fair and an amazing fireworks display which continues to just get better and better.

There are many other events such as the Cucalorus Film Festival, the Wilmington Exchange Festival, and Wrightsville Beach's Lumina Daze, all of which capture the energy and vitality of this cultural mecca. In addition, this area boasts the largest Independence day celebration in the state.

Finally, Wilmington also boasts a professional soccer team, The Wilmington Hammerheads. In addition, it also has a semi-pro baseball team, The Wilmington Sharks, and a semi-pro football team, The Port City Diesel. Wilmington has ideal weather for spectator sports, and is sure to be an integral part of any sports fan's Wilmington, North Carolina experience.

For full details on these and the many other area events, consult the event calendars listed below.