Where Would You Rather Be?
The biggest summer holiday is nearing. Where would you rather be?
Here?
Or here?
Ocracoke's beaches have been on Dr. Beach's top ten list many, many times and in 2007 topped the list at #1! Does anyone even have to ask why?
Here is a schedule of the events scheduled for Sunday, July 4th:
9:00 am...FLAG RAISING CEREMONY (We will observe a moment of silence)
Ocracoke School Circle
Ocracoke Boy Scouts
9:30 am - Noon...34th ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
NPS Lifeguard Beach
10:00 am - 2:00 pm...CLASSIC CARS
Pony Island Motel lawn (pool side)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm...OCRACOKE LIGHTHOUSE
Open for public viewing
(Walking suggested, VERY limited parking)
Ocracoke Assembly of God Church Ocracoke United Methodist Church
11:00 am...CHURCH SERVICES
11:00 am - 2:00 pm...OCRACOKE PONIES
Visit the Pony Pens north of the village to view ponies
1:00 pm...THE HERD SKYDIVING
Pony Island Motel lawn
(Time may vary due to weather conditions)
3:00 pm...OLD TIME OCRACOKE PARADE
Pre-register by 6:00 pm Friday, July 2nd. Forms available at the Post Office and the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. Check in by 2:00 pm on the 4th at Sweet Tooth.
PARADE ROUTE-Line up on Hwy 12, just past Jimmy's Buffet. Follow Hwy 12, left onto Lighthouse Rd, right onto Creek Rd, right onto Silver Lake Dr. Follow road around Silver Lake Harbor to the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.
JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM THE ISLAND INN BALCONY
PARADE'S END @ NPS PARKING LOT- Moment of Silence, National Anthem, Entertainment, Prizes for Parade Winners-Ocracoke Preservation Museum.
PLEASE CHECK LOCAL BULLETIN BOARDS FOR UPDATES AND SPECIFICS REGARDING EVENING HAPPENINGS AROUND THE VILLAGE
RAIN DATE: July 5th
HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY!!!!
NOTE: As many of you may have already heard, there will be no fireworks on Ocracoke Island this year. The tragedy that occurred last year took 4 lives and altered many others. Those who live here and many of those who were visiting last July 4th will never forget these people. I am not sure how long it will be before Ocracoke is ready for fireworks again.
Please continue to keep in your thoughts and prayers Charles Kirkland, Jr; Terry Holland; Mark Hill and Lisa Simmons who lost their lives and Martez Holland (who was severly injured) along with their families, the firefighters, paramedics and first responders.
Here?
Or here?
Ocracoke's beaches have been on Dr. Beach's top ten list many, many times and in 2007 topped the list at #1! Does anyone even have to ask why?
Here is a schedule of the events scheduled for Sunday, July 4th:
9:00 am...FLAG RAISING CEREMONY (We will observe a moment of silence)
Ocracoke School Circle
Ocracoke Boy Scouts
9:30 am - Noon...34th ANNUAL SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST
NPS Lifeguard Beach
10:00 am - 2:00 pm...CLASSIC CARS
Pony Island Motel lawn (pool side)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm...OCRACOKE LIGHTHOUSE
Open for public viewing
(Walking suggested, VERY limited parking)
Ocracoke Assembly of God Church Ocracoke United Methodist Church
11:00 am...CHURCH SERVICES
11:00 am - 2:00 pm...OCRACOKE PONIES
Visit the Pony Pens north of the village to view ponies
1:00 pm...THE HERD SKYDIVING
Pony Island Motel lawn
(Time may vary due to weather conditions)
3:00 pm...OLD TIME OCRACOKE PARADE
Pre-register by 6:00 pm Friday, July 2nd. Forms available at the Post Office and the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. Check in by 2:00 pm on the 4th at Sweet Tooth.
PARADE ROUTE-Line up on Hwy 12, just past Jimmy's Buffet. Follow Hwy 12, left onto Lighthouse Rd, right onto Creek Rd, right onto Silver Lake Dr. Follow road around Silver Lake Harbor to the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.
JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM THE ISLAND INN BALCONY
PARADE'S END @ NPS PARKING LOT- Moment of Silence, National Anthem, Entertainment, Prizes for Parade Winners-Ocracoke Preservation Museum.
PLEASE CHECK LOCAL BULLETIN BOARDS FOR UPDATES AND SPECIFICS REGARDING EVENING HAPPENINGS AROUND THE VILLAGE
RAIN DATE: July 5th
HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY!!!!
NOTE: As many of you may have already heard, there will be no fireworks on Ocracoke Island this year. The tragedy that occurred last year took 4 lives and altered many others. Those who live here and many of those who were visiting last July 4th will never forget these people. I am not sure how long it will be before Ocracoke is ready for fireworks again.
Please continue to keep in your thoughts and prayers Charles Kirkland, Jr; Terry Holland; Mark Hill and Lisa Simmons who lost their lives and Martez Holland (who was severly injured) along with their families, the firefighters, paramedics and first responders.
Our family has been coming to Ocracoke for over 40 years and it is Heaven. There is no other beach/town in the world that can compete with what we have here. It is unfortunate that like other towns, crime has hit this town and made our stay a little uncomfortable. This week we had a brand new cooler (purchased at Tradewinds) stolen as well as our surf board. It is very disappointing but we understand that kids will be kids. If anyone has suddenly become an owner of a mid-size Midland Cooler or Surfboard - we wold love to have them back in our garage - no questions asked. We will continue to enjoy the sun, beach and wonderful people of this town.
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