Ocracoke Island is hosting a wave of Independence Day events from July 2-4
Independence Day is on the horizon, and the festivities on Ocracoke Island begin on July 2 and last through July 4.
A detailed look at all Independence Day celebrations on Ocracoke Island, including the annual fireworks show on Sunday, July 2, is listed below.
Sunday, July 2
- 6:30 p.m.: Pre-fireworks gathering: Ocracoke Island deejay with Tommy Hutcherson will spin dance tunes and patriotic songs at the NPS docks.
- 9:15 p.m.: Fireworks will be launched from the large National Park Service parking area at the southern end of the island. Hyde County sponsors the show in conjunction with the National Park Service. The NPS parking lot will be closed all day July 2 while the fireworks company sets up.
Monday, July 3
- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Old fashioned Ocracoke square dance in the Berkley Barn with Molasses Creek. $5 for those 13 and over.
Tuesday, July 4:
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Sand Sculpture Contest 9:30 a.m.–Noon: Sand Sculpture Contest for all ages at the NPS Lifeguard Beach. Sign-up starts at 8:30 am.
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Ocracoke Lighthouse open for viewing. No climbing. Islander Chester Lynn will talk between 10:30 and 12:30.
- 4:00 p.m.: Old Time Independence Day Parade. Theme: The 200th anniversary of the Ocracoke lighthouse. Awards for best in show, walk & roll, wheels, float and best theme. Sign-up starts at 3 pm across from Wheelie Fun Golf Carts, Irvin Garrish Hwy. & Old Beach Road. Parade starts at 4 pm at Wheelie Fun; ends at NPS parking lot.
The Hyde County Sheriff’s Department admonishes spectators not to throw water of any kind at the parade members. - 5:30 p.m.: Singing of national anthem & awards presentation for parade & sculpture contest winners; Books to Be Red stage. BYO seating.
- 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Community Beach Fire under the stars at NPS Lifeguard Beach. BYO chairs. You are welcome to bring marshmallows to roast. Please pack in and Pack out.
Independence Day activities are sponsored by the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board, Hyde County and the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association.
