The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a favorite destination among 4th of July travelers. With it's wide variety of family-friendly events and fireworks displays the Outer Banks is the place to be on the 4th of July.
Town of Nags Head 15th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 2011
9:25 p.m. at Nags Head Fishing Pier Milepost 11
25 minutes
Rain Date: Friday, July 8
For more information, visit the Town of Nags Head website.
Town of Duck 7th Annual 4th of July Parade
July 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., with a community social following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand and Friends, refreshments, the awarding of parade trophies, and a very special "Event of a Lifetime".
The one-mile parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane going eastward, continues down Ocean Way, and then turns onto Christopher Drive. No part of the parade is on Duck Road (SR 12). Please plan to come early to get the best parade viewing spot.
For more information, visit the Town of Duck website.
Corolla 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2011 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla
Live Music, Free admission, Fireworks Spectacular at 9 p.m. Bring your blanket or chair to settle in for fireworks. Sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism. Admission and parking free. For more information please call (252)453-9040.
America Celebrates! July 4th Fireworks with the Town of Manteo
July 4, 2011 8 p.m. at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Enjoy music and fireworks. Bring a picnic and celebrate America! Free event.
Rodanthe Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2011 2 p.m at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe, NC.
The 7th annual Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association, features patriotic music, community singing and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy a watermelon feast afterwards. For more information call (252) 987-1303. Free.