07/02/2023
2023 Independence Day Events in Dare County
Town of Manteo Fourth of July Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2023, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Dare Arts building (300 Queen Elizabeth Ave.)
The fun begins downtown in front of the Dare Arts building, the old courthouse, with the singing of the National Anthem. Kid's games and activities, decorated bike contest and parade (trike, scooter, and wagons welcome too), apple pie contest, watermelon eating contest, food, and summer treats are more than enough reason to come on out and spend time with family, friends, and neighbors. Enjoy summer skies and apple pies, decorated bikes and little tikes!
This year, an Independence Day concert will be held at Roanoke Island Festival Park at their scenic waterfront Pavilion! The concert is free and open to the public. This great music event kicks off with the Appalachian Road Show followed by Whiskey Rebellion. The concert concludes with fireworks at dusk provided by the Town of Manteo, complete with lots of twinkle and sparkle illuminating the night sky with vibrant colors and explosive entertainment!
Avon Firework Show
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9 p.m. at the Avon Fishing Pier (41001 Hwy. 12)
Celebrate your Independence Day with a bang at the Avon Pier and Avon Beach Klub on Hatteras Island. The 4th of July celebration will feature a collection of events which includes corresponding radio shows on the island's local station, Radio Hatteras FM 101.5 and 99.9, and an incredible front row view of the fireworks display from the pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches.
Town of Kill Devil Hills Fireworks Show
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:15 p.m. at Avalon Pier (2111 N. Virginia Dare Trail)
The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to present its annual 4th of July fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4th at 9:15 p.m. at Avalon Pier, 2111 North Virginia Dare Trail (Milepost 6). Visit one of our many beach accesses where you can set up your beach chairs to watch the spectacular show.
The fireworks show will also be livestreamed on the town's YouTube and pages.
Town of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:25 p.m. on Nags Head Pier (3335 S Virginia Dare Trail)
Nags Head will host, in conjunction with the Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, a fireworks spectacular Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 9:25 p.m. on Nags Head Pier at Mile Post 11.5 on NC Route 12, South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head.
A rain date has been set for Wednesday, July 5. The fireworks display will last approximately 25 minutes.
Parking at and near the fireworks display site will be directed by the Nags Head Police Department. Those attending the show are encouraged to park east of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway. Those choosing to park west of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway should use extreme caution while attempting to cross this heavily traveled roadway.
All persons attending this event are reminded not to use or block private driveways. Vehicles blocking driveways or presenting a traffic hazard before, during, or immediately following this event will be towed.
The Town of Nags Head requests that persons use the public beach accesses as pathways to the oceanfront. Please stay off the environmentally sensitive dune and do not use the private property of others, such as private gazebos or decks, to view the fireworks without the property owner’s permission.
No vehicles, with the exception of authorized Town and emergency vehicles, will be allowed on the ocean front beaches.
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
Town of Duck 4th of July Celebration Parade
Tuesday July 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
The annual one-mile parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane, travels east towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then continues onto Christopher Drive to end at Pamela Court. Please note: no part of the parade will take place on Duck Road.