July 4th Celebration with the Town of Manteo - 8:00pm
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Featuring the North Carolina National Guard’s 440th Army Band. The celebration will also include fireworks provided by the town of Manteo. The celebration is free and open to the public. Seating at the Pavilion is on the grass, so blankets and lawn chairs will add to the relaxed holiday environment. So, bring a picnic basket for all of your family and friends and join Roanoke Island Festival Park in a celebration of America. Gates open to the public at 6 p.m. After 5 p.m., only handicap parking will be allowed at the park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com. Roanoke Island Fireworks
Town of Nags Head Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks Spectacular - July 4, 2011 at 9:25pm
15th annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on the ocean pier located at Mile Post 11.5 on NC Route 12, S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. A rain date has been set for Friday, July 8, 2011. All persons attending the show are encouraged to park east of U.S. Highway 158/S. Croatan Highway. Those choosing to park west of U.S. Highway 158/S. Croatan Highway should use extreme caution while attempting to cross this heavily traveled roadway. The following public beach accesses are recommended for access to the beach for fireworks viewing:
South of Nags Head Fishing Pier:
Curlew Street / Hollowell Street / Conch Street
North of Nags Head Fishing Pier:
Bladen Street / Bittern Street / Bonnett Street / Blackman Street / Barnes Street
Jockey’s Ridge State Park is another ideal spot for viewing the fireworks. The park will be open late July 4th to accommodate visitors. Please call the park at 252-441-7132 for more information.
Whalehead Club / Currituck Heritage Park – July 3rd, 2011 5pm - 7pm
Patriotic Salute Featuring the 440th Army Band
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and spread out on the south lawn in front of the historic Whalehead Club. The 440th Army Band will be performing many patriotic anthems and songs to kick off the Independence Day Celebration a bit early! Concessions will be available. Admission and parking are FREE. Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed.
19th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
Fireworks begin at dusk but arrive early to enjoy food, fun activities, great music and find a place for your blankets and chairs to settle in for the best fireworks on the Outer Banks! Admission & Parking are free.
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| Photos by Allie Hawkins/Island Photography |
Town of Duck Parade - July 4, 2011 9:00am
Downtown Duck. The parade will be held on Monday, July 4th, with a concert and community social being held immediately following at the Duck Town Park. The after event includes music by Ruth Wyand & Friends, refreshments, the awarding of parade trophies, and a very special Flash Mob.
The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane. The route follows Scarborough Lane towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then heads down Christopher Drive ending back at Duck Road (NC 12). If you are attending the parade, please arrive early so you can get a good spot on the parade route. Remember, NO PART OF THE PARADE IS ON DUCK ROAD (NC 12). and parking is at a premium, so please plan to walk or ride your bicycle and be in Town well in advance of the parade start time of 9:00 a.m.
