UPDATE: Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade rescheduled to Wednesday, July 5

UPDATE: Due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the Hatteras area, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade and Village Cookout have been postponed to Wednesday, July 5. All times will remain the same: the parade will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Cookout will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Celebrating its 10th year in 2023, the annual Golf Cart Parade will be brightening the streets of Hatteras village on July 5 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.

“Over the years, it has garnered its share of followers,” said parade organizer Karla Jarvis. “It’s a fun, family-friendly event that everyone is invited to be a part of, or just come and watch. The people in the parade have as much fun as those who are watching!”

The parade will begin at Teach’s Lair Marina, with golf carts lining up at 5:45 p.m., and will cruise through the village towards Eagle Pass Road.

There will be a free, village cookout at the Village Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. as well, so visitors can come out, get a burger or hot dog, and watch the parade from the cookout’s central location. (Parade winners will be announced near the Village Center 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.

To sign up for the Golf Cart Parade, click here. 

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/.