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Looking Back at Wilmington Fourth Festivities

Patch had you covered throughout Fourth of July week, so be sure to check out all of the fun in case you missed anything.

The Fourth of July has now passed in Wilmington, but it's not too late to enjoy the festivities. Wilmington Patch was around throughout the week, and you can relive the Independence Day celebration by checking out all the articles from the week.

Activities started on Friday as the . The sun was shining and residents lined up right at the opening of the event to get their tickets for the carnival.

Not everything went as planned on Friday night, though in the end it could have been much worse. A , bringing the Wilmington Fire Department to the scene.

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No one was injured during the grease fire, and firefighters were able to quickly calm the flames with a mixture of water and foam.

Saturday was the highlight of the week for many as . After the day's festivities, visitors enjoyed the first of the town's two firework displays.

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On Monday night, , which was won by Evil Empire. The team was led by Lou Cimaglia Jr., who previously won several titles as a member of Local Heroes.

Finally on Tuesday, the put on by . The pyrotechnics lit up the sky and brought cheers for 30 minutes.

What was your favorite part of the week? What did you think of the fireworks? Let us know in the comments section.

Hope you had a great Fourth of July, Wilmington! 


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