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Riverfest Relocated Amid Community Pushback | Wilmington News
Wilmington Riverfest is in turmoil as organizers push back against a city-backed plan to move the massive festival from Water Street to Front Street — citing safety concerns and logistical nightmares. With construction blocking the original site, the city’s new layout has sparked outrage, even prompting rumors of a petition. A second proposal — relocating to the cramped Live Oak Amphitheater — was swiftly rejected: it can’t handle the 40,000+ attendees the festival normally draws. Despite tensions, organizers vow to make 2026 happen and are actively seeking community input via email to help…
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