Hatteras village is hosting a wave of summertime events
Hatteras village visitors and residents will be treated to a variety of events this summer, from the annual 4th of July Golf Cart Parade to a new series of summertime concerts.
Celebrating its ninth year in 2022, the annual Golf Cart Parade will be brightening the streets of Hatteras village on July 4 at 6:00 p.m.
The yearly event began in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation and attracted less than a dozen carts that were decked out in patriotic themes. Once it became clear that the parade garnered interest among locals and visitors alike, the event became an annual celebration, with more and more folks participating in decked-out golf carts of all varieties.
“Last year, we had over 50 [carts], and I am willing to bet we top that this year,” said parade organizer Karla Jarvis.
The parade will begin at Teach’s Lair Marina and will cruise through the village and down Eagle Pass Road. There will be a free, village cookout at the Community Building from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as well, so visitors can come out, get a burger or hot dog, and watch the parade from the cookout’s central Hatteras village location. (Parade winners will be announced at the cookout as well.)
The rules are lax for entering and enjoying the parade. Anyone who has a cart and a dose of creativity is welcome to join in the fun, and spectators are encouraged to head to Hatteras village to cheer on their favorites.
In addition to the upcoming Golf Cart Parade, Hatteras village also has a new event for the summer of 2022, which is a series of summertime concerts called the “Summer Full Moon Hootenanny.”
Three casual live music events will be held on the lawn at the Hatteras Village Community Building from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on each of the full moon nights for June, July, and August, with the first concert scheduled for June 14.
Music for each of the concerts will be provided by local musician Mary Joy McDaniel. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own towel/blanket, snacks, and drinks to relax and enjoy the show.
“We are excited to be adding these events to our summer lineup,” said Jarvis. “It’s a busy time in the village, but sometimes, we just need to take a minute of pause and enjoy some things, so we are hoping that everyone can come out to at least one of these [concerts] and enjoy some music, relaxation, and a rising full moon!”
For more information on upcoming Hatteras village events, visit http://www.hatterasonmymind.com/ or the community’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HatterasVillage/.
