Record #:

10766

Author(s):

O'Brien, Frank

Abstract:

The North Carolina Azalea Festival commemorates twenty years of success. Located in Wilmington, the festival celebrates the blooming of millions of azaleas in early April. The Airlie Gardens and Orton Plantation are two of the major festival locations. Festivities include a large parade, historical tours of Wilmington, and the Coronation Pageant of the Queen of the Festival.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 21, Apr 1967, p13, 18, il

Subject(s):

Azalea Festival (Wilmington)