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🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Selma! 
Friday, July 4th, 2025 |📍 Downtown Selma, NC | 🕘 Fireworks at 9:15 PM

The Town of Selma will be hosting a fireworks display in Downtown Selma on July 4th starting at 9:15 PM. The fireworks will be launched from S. Raiford St. near the Railroad tracks, providing a spectacular view for residents and visitors. Please note that the area where S. Raiford and Railroad Street connect will be temporarily closed before and during the fireworks launch to ensure the safety of all attendees.

Shop local and explore our charming shops and support local businesses. Grab a bite to eat from our local eateries and don’t forget to take advantage of our social district before the show begins. Bring your family and friends for a night of fun and patriotic celebration! Let’s light up the night together in true Selma style! 🎇

Celebrate Independence Day at Selma’s All-American Festival!

Join us on Monday, June 30, 2025, for a patriotic evening full of live music, food, games, and fireworks at Blackstone/Ormond’s Plaza!

This red, white, and blue celebration features a live performance by the legendary Band of Oz, bringing the best of Carolina Beach Music to this festive occasion.

🕕 Event Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Blackstone/Ormond’s Plaza

Enjoy:
🍔 Food trucks & local vendors
🎯 Family-friendly games and activities
🎇 A fireworks finale you won’t want to miss
🎶 Great music and community spirit

Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotic pride, and your whole crew for a star-spangled celebration like no other!

Free admission – all are welcome!

Selma Senior Day is coming up!

Join us on Friday, May 9th from 11AM–1PM at the Selma Civic Center for a fun-filled event celebrating Older Americans Month!

Performances by:
Sassy Feet Dance Group
 Steps of Inspiration

For ages 50+ | 150-person capacity
 300 N Webb St, Selma
Please call Tammy Braglin for any questions or to request a ticket: (919) 965-2627
 Must have a ticket to attend this event, as seats are limited

Let’s celebrate our seniors with music, movement, and community spirit!

Friday, April 25th | 8am

3 Locations: Edgebrook Park, Raiford Street Park, and The Selma Public Library.

Let’s celebrate our planet together!

Come out and make a difference in Selma as we get our hands dirty for Earth Day! We’ll be planting beautiful pollinator gardens to support our local wildlife and painting kindness rocks to spread love throughout the community.

What to Expect:

Pollinator Garden Planting: Help us create vibrant gardens that will attract bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.

Kindness Rocks Painting: Spread positivity by decorating rocks with inspirational messages to brighten someone’s day.

All ages are welcome!
Let’s work together to make our community greener and kinder. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Brought to you by Activate Selma. Every 3rd Thursday from March-September starting at 5pm.

Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes!