On this page you will find the annual parades on the Outer Banks.
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Outer Banks Parades
Ocracoke Village celebrates Independence Day with a family-oriented, fun-filled annual event offering many activities for all ages. July Fourth kicks off with a flag-raising ceremony at the school circle followed by the annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Other activities include lighthouse tours, a vintage car show, live music and the annual Classic Old-Time Parade in which visitors and locals build floats, decorate bikes and golf carts, or sing, dance and juggle to amuse the crowds. More details can be found at visitocracokenc.com.
Ocracoke Village celebrates Independence Day with a family-oriented, fun-filled annual event offering many activities for all ages. July Fourth kicks off with a flag-raising ceremony at the school circle followed by the annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Other activities include lighthouse tours, a vintage car show, live music and the annual Classic Old-Time Parade in which visitors and locals build floats, decorate bikes and...read more
Ocracoke Village celebrates Independence Day with a family-oriented, fun-filled annual event offering...read more
Outer Banks Parades
1200 Duck Road, Duck Town Park
Join the Town of Duck as it celebrates this nation’s birth with a parade, live music and more. Visitors and locals from all over the Outer Banks come to Duck to check out and enjoy the parade and other festivities. The parade includes floats, decorated cars, dog walkers and people showcasing their talents to delight the crowd. After the parade, head over to Duck Town Park to watch the awards ceremony for members of the parade, listen to live music and indulge in some refreshments. Named by ABC News as one of the country’s Top 10 best small-town celebrations, this Outer Banks event brings members of the community together for a day of patriotic fun.
Join the Town of Duck as it celebrates this nation’s birth with a parade, live music and more. Visitors and locals from all over the Outer Banks come to Duck to check out and enjoy the parade and other festivities. The parade includes floats, decorated cars, dog walkers and people showcasing their talents to delight the crowd. After the parade, head over to...read more
Join the Town of Duck as it celebrates this nation’s birth with a...read more
Outer Banks Parades
N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
Every small town needs a quintessential holiday celebration, and Hatteras Island is no exception. During one of the first Saturdays in December, Hatteras’s businesses, residents, the fire department, U.S. Coast Guard and nonprofit organizations come together for an all-inclusive Christmas parade experience. As twilight falls spectators line the streets and watch the procession of decorated vehicles and floats roll from Teach’s Lair Marina and through Hatteras Village until it reaches Hatterasman Drive-In. The main feature is Santa’s early arrival in Hatteras, where he’ll come by firetruck instead of sleigh. Afterward parade-goers adjourn to the Civic Center for homemade Christmas cookies and hot chocolate.
Every small town needs a quintessential holiday celebration, and Hatteras Island is no exception. During one of the first Saturdays in December, Hatteras’s businesses, residents, the fire department, U.S. Coast Guard and nonprofit organizations come together for an all-inclusive Christmas parade experience. As twilight falls spectators line the streets and watch the procession of decorated vehicles and floats roll from Teach’s Lair Marina and through...read more
Every small town needs a quintessential holiday celebration, and Hatteras Island is no exception. During...read more
Outer Banks Parades
For a dose of holiday charm, nothing beats the Manteo Christmas Parade. The whole town comes out to see local school bands, vintage cars, the famous Shriners funny cars, SPCA dogs, kids on horseback, dance troupes, floats of all sorts, Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The Lost Colony) and Santa arriving on the fire truck. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday in December, the parade runs from Manteo High School down Wingina Street, along John Borden Street to Croatan Avenue to Queen Elizabeth Street to Fernando Street. Find a spot anywhere along that route to enjoy the sights and sounds of a small-town holiday celebration. Downtown on Queen Elizabeth Avenue, close to the official parade stage and emcee at the historic courthouse, is probably the most popular spot for spectators. Be sure to get to town early because you'll probably have to park a ways back on a side street and walk to your viewing area. After the parade you can get photos with Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum on Fernando Street.
For a dose of holiday charm, nothing beats the Manteo Christmas Parade. The whole town comes out to see local school bands, vintage cars, the famous Shriners funny cars, SPCA dogs, kids on horseback, dance troupes, floats of all sorts, Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The Lost Colony) and Santa arriving on the fire truck. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday in...read more
For a dose of holiday charm, nothing beats the Manteo Christmas Parade. The whole town...read more
Outer Banks Parades
Forget decking the halls – Ocracokers prefer decking the hulls. Get into the holiday spirit the island way with the Ocracoke Parade of Boats. This annual event welcomes aquatic vessels of all shapes and sizes to Silver Lake where they show off their holiday finery. Fishing boats, yachts, sailboats, skiffs, kayaks, Jet skis and more form a procession along the banks of the harbor at Silver Lake, and eager spectators gather along the docks at the waterfront to watch the boats float by. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of both the holiday season and the island’s maritime heritage. This annual event usually happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Forget decking the halls – Ocracokers prefer decking the hulls. Get into the holiday spirit the island way with the Ocracoke Parade of Boats. This annual event welcomes aquatic vessels of all shapes and sizes to Silver Lake where they show off their holiday finery. Fishing boats, yachts, sailboats, skiffs, kayaks, Jet skis and more form a procession along the banks of the harbor at...read more
Forget decking the halls – Ocracokers prefer decking the hulls. Get into the holiday spirit...read more
Fall in line with one of the fastest growing Halloween celebrations on the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks Parade of Costumes is a family friendly event that encourages all ages to get into the spooky spirit. Brought to you by OBX Entertainment, the annual event begins with a trick-or-treat party for younger attendees to visit the vendors from local nonprofits and businesses and fill their buckets with candy and other goodies. The party is followed by a short, walking parade where everyone shows off their costumes. Afterwards an awards ceremony recognizes the best costumes for different age categories, and the winners receive enviable prizes donated by the area's businesses. The Outer Banks Parade of Costumes is for any and every Hallowee-nthusiasts; everyone involved – even spectators – comes in costume to show their support. Visit OBX Entertainment's website to learn more about the date, time and location of each year's parade.
Fall in line with one of the fastest growing Halloween celebrations on the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks Parade of Costumes is a family friendly event that encourages all ages to get into the spooky spirit. Brought to you by OBX Entertainment, the annual event begins with a trick-or-treat party for younger attendees to visit the vendors from local nonprofits and businesses and fill their...read more
Fall in line with one of the fastest growing Halloween celebrations on the Outer Banks....read more
Outer Banks Parades
Beach Road, Milepost 11 to 13, Nags Head, Kelly's Restaurant, 2316 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head
St. Patrick’s Day is a fine holiday, bringing people together to celebrate all things Irish. A huge parade takes place in Nags Head on the Beach Road on the Sunday closest to St. Patrick's Day (some say it's the biggest in North Carolina). So don your green and head out for a day of community fun. People on stilts or riding unicycles, waving flags or walking festively dressed dogs meander through the procession of floats, delighting onlookers and other participants in the parade. Adults love the green beer and parties; kids love the showers of candy and the fun of the parade floats. The parade runs from Bladen Street to Driftwood Street and always starts at 1 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day is a fine holiday, bringing people together to celebrate all things Irish. A huge parade takes place in Nags Head on the Beach Road on the Sunday closest to St. Patrick's Day (some say it's the biggest in North Carolina). So don your green and head out for a day of community fun. People on stilts or riding unicycles, waving...read more
St. Patrick’s Day is a fine holiday, bringing people together to celebrate all...read more
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