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Visit during the off season to take advantage of some of the best events the OBX has to offer, from Family events, kite events, events celebrating our heritage, events celebrating the Outer Banks history, holiday events, music events, culinary events and much more!
Location: 2316 South Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC 27959
Starts: 1pm
The Kelly’s 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade kicks off on Sunday March 15th at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Nags Head—will officially serve as the kickoff event for Dare County’s A250 celebrations, honoring America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026.
The A250 initiative, also known as America’s 250th anniversary, marks a historic milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Across the nation, communities will come together to reflect on our shared history, celebrate the ideals of freedom and democracy, and explore how the American journey continues to shape our lives today.
In Dare County—known proudly as the “Land of Beginnings”—the A250 celebrations will highlight the people, places and stories that connect our community to the broader American experience.
A250-Themed Parade Participation Encouraged
To celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the 2026 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will feature an A250 theme, and parade participants are strongly encouraged to incorporate patriotic and historical elements into their floats and performances. Dare County’s A250 float will be themed, “Life, Liberty and Liftoff in the Land of Beginnings.”
Entrants who creatively highlight the A250 spirit will be recognized by an esteemed panel of judges in the following categories: Best Overall, Best Float, Best Unit, and Best Band/Music Group. Prizes will be awarded following the parade.
The parade—which features more than 100 entrants and attracts more than 10,000 spectators, making it one of the largest St. Patrick’s celebrations in eastern North Carolina—will take place rain or shine along the traditional one-mile route in Nags Head from Bladen Street (Milepost 11.5) north to Driftwood Street on Virginia Dare Trail (the “Beach Road”).
Dan Kelly – Anthem Tour
Location: Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street Manteo, NC 27954
Starts: 5pm
Dan Kelly (of Fortunate Youth) “Anthem Tour” w/ special guests Cas Haley, Kevin Kinsella, John Landry, and Ike Kanakanui
Doors: 5 pm // Show: 5:30 pm
$36.79 to $69.83
Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth brings his first-ever soloAnthem Tour to the Outer Banks for an unforgettable afternoon inside the beautifully restored Pioneer Theater in downtown Manteo. This special storytelling-style show features an incredible lineup of guests, including Cas Haley, Kevin Kinsella, John Landry, and Ike Kanakanui, creating a rare acoustic-reggae experience in one of the most intimate venues on the East Coast.
Set inside the Pioneer’s warm, resonant acoustics, the Anthem Tour stop promises deep-cut stories, soulful performances, and the positive vibrations Dan Kelly is known for.
Make a weekend of it! Before the show, catch one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the region, running from 1 PM–3 PM. Who knows… maybe Dan Kelly ends up in Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. ☘️
Join us for a fun afternoon and early evening of music, storytelling, and great island vibes on the Outer Banks!
ALL AGES.
Bluegrass Island Nights
Location: 1 Festival Park Manteo, NC 27954
Starts: 6:30pm
Join us at the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park for a great night of music! Doors open at 6:30PM and the shows start at 7:00PM. Beer, wine, and refreshments sold in lobby. ONLY 250 SEATS PER SHOW! See website for individual show information.
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