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The City of Southport is gearing up for a year of free community events.

The southside city will host free events for residents nearly once a month through the end of the year, beginning with an Easter egg hunt in April. 

Southport’s Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 4 at Southport Park, 6901 Derbyshire Road. 

Residents can find more information about the egg hunt and other community events on the city’s social media, or by checking out Southport’s online or physical newsletter. 

• April 4: Easter Egg Hunt in the Park 
• May 9: Southport Park Beautification Day 
• June 14: Flag Retirement Ceremony 
• June 27: Independence Day Parade/Celebration 
• July 11: Music in the Park 
• Aug. 4: National Night Out   
• Aug. 22: Movie in the Park 
• Sept. 19: Southport Park Beautification Day 
• Oct. 17: Southport Fall Festival 
• Dec. 12: Santa through the City

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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.

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Southport announces 2026 community events calendar

by Elizabeth Gabriel, Mirror Indy
March 27, 2026

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