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4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS

Keep reading to find the best fireworks spectacles and other Fourth of July events. Come early with a blanket to claim your spot if you want to join the crowds.

Or indulge in the ultimate experience and rent a home close to the action! The piers (Avalon in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head Fishing Pier) are great places to catch the fireworks over the ocean. We recommend booking a home right on the beach or a row back so you can watch the show from the privacy and convenience of your vacation home. You can also book a home close to Historic Corolla Park and bike or walk to the show if you plan ahead.

Or head out on the water—rent a boat or bring your own and sit out in the sound to catch the waterfront Manteo display from Roanoke Island. With four shows going on simultaneously, you are sure to catch at least one or more if you find the right spot!

As shown on the map, there are four places to watch magnificent fireworks displays. Depending on your vacation destination, you can choose the venue closest to you!

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Manteo, NC - Roanoke Island Festival Park

July 4, 2024 9:30 PM

The Town of Manteo will host an incredible display of fireworks over the Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, visitors can find a spot along the downtown docks or a seat at the famed Roanoke Island Festival Park to catch an incredible show with a stunning backdrop. If you want to enjoy the fireworks in a unique way and you have access to a boat, below is a clip of the Roanoke Island Fireworks from the Sound!

The annual fireworks display is provided by the Town of Manteo, and the event is free and open to the public. Parking is available throughout the town on a first-come, first-serve basis, and handicapped spaces are available as well - (until filled, and proper permit is required.) Bring chairs and blankets to secure your spot, and in the hours leading up to the display, enjoy downtown Manteo, which will be decked out for the festivities.

Location: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954 Visit manteonc.gov for updated information.

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Manteo - Roanoke Island Fireworks

KILL DEVIL HILLS - AVALON PIER

July 4th, 2024 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

The Avalon Pier is located at milepost 7, and while visitors won’t be able to watch the show from the pier itself, the wide and surrounding beaches are ideal for pulling up a chair and enjoying the show. The public is welcome to bring a chair, blanket, or beach towel and find a spot, and should note that parking may be limited, so an early arrival may be key. A rain date will be set in case of inclement weather, and town parking is free to the public, with multiple beach access points throughout the town, and walking-distance close to the oceanfront. (Visitors will want to arrive early to secure a spot.) A great way to cap off the Independence Day holiday, the Town of Kill Devil Hills fireworks show is sure to be an unforgettable part of any vacation. Visit kdhnc.com for updated information.

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Nags Head - Nags Head Fishing Pier Mile Post 11.5

July 4th, 2024 9:25 pm - 10:00 pm

Head to the heart of Nags Head for this special 4th of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean that will leave all beach-goers breathless. The town of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular is sure to be a show-stopping aspect of any Outer Banks Vacation.

Location: 3335 South Va. Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959 For more information, visit nagsheadnc.gov!

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Corolla - Historic Corolla Park

July 4th, 2024 5:00pm – 9:00pm (or at the conclusion of the fireworks show)

Independence Day Celebration in Historic Corolla Park with free live music and a spectacular firework show on the northern Outer Banks!

Location: 1160 Village Lane, Corolla, NC 27927 More Information: https://www.visitcurrituck.com

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RULES & REGULATIONS

North Carolina prohibits the possession of any pyrotechnics which launch or propels into the air, or which explode making a sound or "report." Sparklers, fountains and ground displays are allowed only with adult supervision and when exercising extreme caution and fire prevention. Fireworks are illegal in Dare County, including all towns and villages.

Parking at and near the fireworks display sites will be directed by police. All persons attending this event are reminded not to use or block private driveways. Vehicles blocking driveways or presenting a traffic hazard before, during, or immediately following this event will be towed. Please use the public beach accesses as pathways to the oceanfront. Please stay off the environmentally sensitive dune and do not use the private property of others, such as private gazebos or decks, to view the fireworks without the property owner’s permission.

No vehicles, with the exception of authorized Town and emergency vehicles, will be allowed on the oceanfront beaches.

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