Celebrate the 4th of July with Democracy’s Defenders

Fayetteville, North Carolina, June 19, 2017 -- Pictures are available to accompany this story HERE. 

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Cumberland County, NC –  As home to the 82nd Airborne, the US Army Special Forces and the US Army Forces Command, it’s safe to say “when the President calls 911, Fort Bragg answers.”  The residents of Fayetteville and the communities of Cumberland County call these heroes “neighbor.”  It’s no surprise that the community was recognized as one of the most patriotic in the US by NewsMax Magazine.

While this patriotism is evident 365 days a year, July 4^th is a special time in the Fort Bragg region. Celebrations large and small mark July 4^th, most notably a massive celebration at Fort Bragg.

July 2^nd

Spend a Star Spangled Kind of Day at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. From 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., the entire family can enjoy bounce houses, lawn games, crafts and more. Food trucks will be on site. Dark Horse Duo performs throughout the day. Admission for active duty and veterans is free. All others are $5. www.CapeFearBg.org

July 3^rd

Following an 7 p.m. game at  J.P. Riddle Stadium, the Fayetteville Swampdogs launch a Fireworks Extravaganza. The fireworks show is free, but game admission requires a ticket.  www.GoSwampdogs.com 

July 4^th  

 At 7 a.m., the Firecracker 4 Miler offers an active way to celebrate the 4th of July. This four- mile course winds through the beautiful and historic parks and museums of downtown Fayetteville. A one-mile course is available. Kids, strollers and dogs are invited. MORE

Hope Mills marks the 4th of July with an Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m and a Party in the Park from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.  The Party includes entertainment, games, food, tournaments, vendors  and a fireworks show at dark.  MORE

Open to the general public,  Fort Bragg’s July 4th Celebration starts at 3 p.m. on the Main Post Parade field.  Attendees are treated to performances by North Carolina native Chase Rice, the JC Allstars, the 82^nd Airborne Division Rock Band, parachute free-fall demonstrations, a flag ceremony, fireworks, and food and beverages.  MORE

For more information on planning a visit, head to www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com.

About the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) 

The FACVB is a private, not-for-profit organization responsible for positioning Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, sporting events and individual travel. For additional information, visit www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com or call 1-888-98-HEROES.

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Melody Foote
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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