Memorial Day Weekend in Wilmington, Carolina Beach and the Cape Fear Coast

From historic downtown Wilmington and the Battleship North Carolina on the Cape Fear River to the popular nearby beach areas, the Cape Fear Coast is a good choice for a Memorial Day Weekend getaway or day-trip. The area is generally budget travel friendly with several nice family oriented beaches, nature areas, museums and historic sites. Many scheduled Memorial Day weekend events offer free or low-cost family fun for all ages. Some of the highlights include:

• Carolina Beach Music and Fireworks - Friday, May 22, 2009 - At the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
• Fabulous Fantail Film Festival - Friday, May 22, 2009 - Enjoy a classic movie on the back deck of the Battleship North Carolina
• Wilmington Downtown Nautical Celebration - Friday afternoon, May 22 - Sunday morning, May 24, 2009 - Tall ship tours, music and more
• Symphony in the Park - Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Battleship Park - Over two dozen artists share the stage with the North Carolina Symphony in BB&T Blue Skies and Golden Sands, a celebration of the coastal Carolinas
• Orange Street Arts Festival 2009 - Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, May 24, 2009 - Art, jewelry, pottery, entertainment and more on Orange Street between Front and Second Streets
• Carolina Beach Free Movies at the Lake - Sunday, May 24, 2009 - Outdoor family film at the Carolina Beach Lake Amphitheater (Sundays throughout the summer)
• Annual Memorial Day Observance - Monday, May 25, 2009 - Patriotic ceremony features a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters - Battleship North Carolina

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