4th of July in the Town of Duck. A wonderfully whacky parade.With July 4th coming this Wednesday, plans have to be made about how to observe our nation's birthday, and with so much to do on the Outer Banks it may be difficult to figure out just what is the best way to celebrate.
From the Whalehead Club in Corolla to the town of Manteo, there are festivals scheduled all day.
Our Joe Lamb Jr., & Associates recommendation is to keep it close to home; the after fireworks traffic can be pretty heavy. However, for anyone feeling a bit more adventurous, by all means, venture out.
Here's what's happening in a somewhat chronological order.
Town of Duck
The Town of Duck's annual 4th of July Parade is wonderfully whacky way to start the day. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. but get there a little bit early—traffic and parking can be a problem.
After the parade, head over to the Town Green for free watermelon and the sounds of a Dixieland band.
Corolla
It's an all day event at the Whalehead Club with activities beginning at 3:00 p.m.
This is a great family event with live music, games, rides and food.
The fireworks over Currituck Sound are always among the most spectacular.
Town of Manteo
A wonderful way to spend the day. Like the Corolla celebration, everything begins at 3:00 p.m.
Live music all day and food vendors line the streets.
A real treat to go along with the fireworks that are held at Roanoke Island Festival Park—the 208th Army Band will be performing from 8:00 p.m. until the fireworks are set off.
Nags Head
Fireworks will use the Nags Head Fishing Pier for their platform. The scheduled time for the beginning of the show is 9:25 p.m.
The Nags Head police have asked people to not block intersections or driveways when parking. The police will be on hand to help direct parking.
Kill Devil Hills
Avalon Pier will be the center of firework activities this year. The scheduled time for the beginning of the show is 9:25 p.m.
And now for something completely different.
To get a little different view of the fireworks, stake out a spot on the top of Jockey's Ridge. The firework displays of Nags Head and Manteo are visible from that vantage point—although they are a bit distant. It's one of the very few times during the year that Jockey's Ridge State Park authorities allow visitors past sunset.
