There is nothing quite like celebrating the birth of our nation on July 4th on the Outer Banks. No matter where anyone is, there is something happening and it’s a something that’s a lot of fun.
The day always kicks off with the Town of Duck Parade at 9:00 a.m. Parking can be a bit of a problem so get there as early as possible. The parade route does not use Duck Road (NC12) at all, but traffic is really slow during the hour or so of the parade.
The parade itself is wonderful and truly a reminder of all that is best about small town America and the Outer Banks. After the parade, the town always hosts a get together on the town green.
After the Duck Parade, it’s really a question of going north or south.
Currituck County hosts a marvelous 4th of July celebration at Historic Corolla Park—the Whalehead Club—beginning at 5:00 p.m. The evening wraps up with an amazing fireworks display over Currituck Sound.
Manteo starts things a bit earlier at 2:30. The whole downtown participates and there is live music as well.
Fireworks—Generally begin between 9:15 and 9:30
Whalehead Club
Spectacular and worth the after celebration traffic jam.
Kill Devil Hills
Fireworks are lit off at Avon Pier. Almost anywhere from the Kitty Hawk town line to Nags Head will work, although Nags Head is a bit far away.
Nags Head
Nags Head Pier is the center of the fireworks. Look for a spot on the beach between Jennette’s Pier and the Kill Devil Hills town line.
Manteo
Fireworks are at Roanoke Island Festival Park, but are visible from any place along Shallowbag Bay.
Special Bonus—Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
From the top of Jockey’s Ridge, fireworks at Nags Head and Manteo are plainly visible. Independence Day is one of the few times visitors are permitted in the park past sunset.
Celebrate the summer and the birth of our nation with us at Brindley Beach Vacations.