Scroll through the calendar to find fun Outer Banks events in every month of the year. The Outer Banks is known for authentic experiences and we celebrate all that is unique about the Outer Banks.
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!
It is always an exciting time in the Town of Manteo at the Fourth of July Celebrations! The streets downtown are full of children and their families, neighbors and visitors alike joining in the festivities celebrating Independence Day.
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 past year, an Independence Day concert was held at Roanoke Island Festival Park at their scenic waterfront Pavilion! The concert was free and open to the public. This great music event kicked off with the Appalachian Road Show followed by Whiskey Rebellion. The concert concluded 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!
Checkout the event website for more details.
Independence Day Celebration at Historic Corolla Park
What better way to celebrate America’s independence than with free live music and a spectacular firework show on the northern Outer Banks! The Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism invites you to Historic Corolla Park for our annual Independence Day Celebration! Activities begin at 5:00pm and conclude with the largest fireworks show on the Outer Banks at dusk.
Admission is free and free parking is available at the park until our lots are full. Enjoy incredible live music, fun family activities and more! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase by local vendors. Please note that no coolers, alcohol or on-street parking are permitted in the park. The Historic Corolla Park boat ramp is closed this day with no docking allowed. Dogs are permitted on leashes.
Parking:
Free onsite parking for this event will begin at 3:00pm at Historic Corolla Park and will be available on a first come, first served basis. With record crowds this summer on the Currituck Outer Banks and with many visitors expected to attend, please note that our dedicated onsite parking spaces are expected to fill up early. Please plan accordingly.
Fireworks for the Fourth of July
Location: Nags Head Fishing Pier, Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, Manteo waterfront, Avon Fishing Pier
Typically, our area hosts four fireworks shows at the following locations:
- Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills Details - Nags Head Fishing Pier in Nags Head Details - Over the sound in Manteo (and a full schedule of fun family 4th of July events can be experienced in Manteo) Details - Avon Fishing Pier in the village of Avon on Hatteras Island Details
Grab a sand chair and head to the beach to see the incredible displays over the ocean. You can catch both Nags Head and Manteo displays atop Jockey’s Ridge. The Outer Banks has plenty for you and the family to enjoy while offering a spectacular natural setting that will make you proud to be an American!
Any fireworks that leave the ground or make a bang, are illegal in Dare County. Please be safe and leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
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