Ocracoke Island is hosting a wave of Independence Day events from July 2-4, 2024
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 Tuesday, July 2, is listed below.
Tuesday, July 2
- 7 pm: Pre-fireworks gathering. Ocracoke Island deejay Tommy Hutcherson will spin dance tunes and patriotic songs at the NPS docks.
- 9:15 pm: Fireworks by Pyrotecnico will be launched from the large National Park Service parking area at the southern end of the island. The NPS parking lot will be closed at 5 pm July 1 through July 2.
Wednesday, July 3
- 3 to 6 pm. Fundraising Fish Fry for the OPS. Island Inn Commons.
- 7 to 8:30 pm: Old fashioned Ocracoke Square Dance in the Berkley Barn with Molasses Creek. Charge at the door: $5 for adults 13 and over.
Thursday, July 4
- 9:30 am – Noon: 43rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at the NPS Lifeguard Beach.
- 10 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 4:30 pm: Ocracoke Lighthouse open for viewing. No climbing.
- 4 pm: Independence Day Parade Theme: Old Tyme Ocracoke
All are welcome to enter the parade to vie for Best Walk & Roll, Best Wheels, Best Float, Best Theme and Best in Show. Sign-up starts at 2:30 at Old Beach Road. Parade starts at Old Beach Road and ends at NPS docks. No throwing water; no political themes. - 5:30 pm: Awards presentation for Parade & Sculpture Contest winners; Books to Be Red stage. BYO seating. 6 pm: Fundraising cookout at the United Methodist Church
- 7 to 10 pm: Community Beach Fire under the Stars at the Ocracoke Day Use Area/NPS Lifeguard Beach. BYO beach blankets, chairs, marshmallows, and roasting sticks.
Independence Day activities are sponsored by the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board, Hyde County and the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association.
