Ready to parade at the Town of Duck's annual July 4th celebration.The Outer Banks is about to explode. Blow up. Light the sky. Ok...not literally, it's just that July 4th is coming and with all the celebrations of our nations birthday there will be plenty to do and plenty of fireworks.
For people who like to start their day gasping for air as their muscles cry out for relief, check out the Killer Dunes 2-miler. That two miles over the sand dunes of Jockey Ridge State Park is on two miles of consistently soft sand; that two miles will probably feel more like 20 by the end.
A quick shower and the town of Manteo is just 10 minutes away from Jockey's Ridge. The Independence Day celebration is an all day affair for the town—food, games and entertainment all day long and fireworks at Roanoke Island Festival Park at night.
The Town of Duck knows how to put on a good time and their Annual Independence Day Parade has to be experienced to be described. A touch of insanity, a good dose of humor and a great time for everyone. The parade starts at 9:00 a.m. and although the route never makes it to NC12, traffic gets really backed up in the morning. It's good to be hard of that.
Lots of fireworks too in the evening. Everywhere from the Whalehead Club in Corolla to Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. A tip from a long time resident—the beach is great place to watch the fireworks. Another tip—the Whalehead Club is always spectacular.
4th of July Events
2016 Killer Dunes 2-Miler & Fun Run
8:30am
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
A2 mile course on the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States! Quarter-mile Fun Run also available for all ages. Proceeds benefit Friends of Jockey's Ridge.
12th Annual Town of Duck 4th of July Parade
9:00 a.m.
Town of Duck
After the parade, Duck Town Park features a Dixieland band, watermelon and the awarding of trophies.
Town of Manteo 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate the birth of our nation with a day filled with activities.
July 4th Celebration with Town of Manteo Fireworks/Live Concert
Roanoke Island Festival Park Outdoor Pavilion
Music and Fireworks-Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and families and friends. The nation celebrates July 4th at Roanoke IslandFestivalPark. A patriotic concert will began at 8 p.m.roanokeisland.com
The Town of Kill Devil Hills 4th of July
Avon Pier
Town Of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular
Nags Head Fishing Pier
Town of Manteo Fireworks
Downtown Manteo. Fireworks begin at 9:30 at RIFP.
Whalehead Club-24th Annual Independence Day Celebration
Corolla Festival of Fireworks Monday, July 4th, 2016 from 12pm - 9pm
The 24th Annual Independence Day Celebration in Corolla offers an afternoon of family activities. Food vendors, a cornhole tournament, watermelon eating contest, and children's games. Admission and parking are free; event starts at 5:00 p.m. with a fireworks display at dusk.
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