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Beach Day is a celebration on Oak Island, North Carolina, is an extraordinary beach day filled with patriotic spirit, community camaraderie, and an array of exciting activities. This day commemorates when the two towns, Long Beach and Yaupon Beach joined together to form Oak Island on July 1, 1999. Beach Day is held in collaboration with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival. Oak Island residents and visitors gather on the sandy shores to revel in the festivities and create lasting memories.
On this special day, Oak Island beach radiates with energy and excitement. Locals and tourists alike adorn themselves in vibrant red, white, and blue attire, proudly displaying their patriotism. As you arrive at the beach, you'll immediately notice the festive atmosphere, with families setting up colorful umbrellas and beach blankets, children building sandcastles adorned with miniature American flags, and the tantalizing aroma of barbecues and picnics wafting through the air.
July 1 @ 7:00 am
Beach Day Registration for Athletic Events
-Volleyball Tournament
-Horeshoes
-Cornhole
-Sandcastle
46th Street SE & Beach Drive Oak Island, NC, United States
OAK ISLAND CABANA
July 1 @ 8:00 am
Beach Day Registration for:
-Doggie Costume Contest - Beached Out
-Baby Bathing Suit contest (3yrs and under)
-Water Balloon Toss (PreK- 5th Grade)
Stage @ Middleton Park
July 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Beach Day Volleyball Tournament
46th Street SE & Beach Drive Oak Island, NC, United States
BEACH
July 1 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Beach Day Horseshoes
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
Middleton Park
July 1 @ 9:00 am
Beached out Dog Costume Contest at the Stage
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
STAGE
July 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Beach Day Cornhole Tournament
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 10:00 am
Baby Bathing Suit Contest at the Stage
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Beachin’ Golf Cart Contest at Basketball Court
Middleton Park Basketball Courts Oak Island, NC
July 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
OPEN - Bocce Ball
BEACH
July 1 @ 11:00 am
Beach Day Pre-K & School Age Balloon Toss at the Stage
Middleton Park Stage Oak Island, NC
July 1 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Beach Day Inflatables at Middleton Park
& Food Vendors
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 12:30 pm - 1:15pm
Beach Day Sandcastle Contest
46th Street SE & Beach Drive Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 1:00 pm
Beach Day Jimmy Buffett Karaoke Sing
6th Grade and up at the Stage
Middleton Park Stage Oak Island, NC
July 1 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Welcoming Ceremony
Middleton Park Extension 46th St & Dolphin Dr, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 5:45 pm
Beach Day Oak Island Birthday Recognition
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oak Island Summer Concert Series- OKI Beach Day-20 Ride
Middleton Park SE 46th St, Oak Island, NC, United States
July 1 @ 9:00 pm
Beach Day Town of Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks
Oak Island Pier 705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island, NC, United States
FIREWORKS & TRAFFIC INFORMATION
The Oak Island Police Department will be blocking off certain streets and intersections throughout the day to accommodate the unloading of fireworks, and after the fireworks display to allow for the smooth flow of traffic away from the area.
SE 58th Street will serve as the “Dividing Line” for travel off the Island:
Those WEST of E 58th St. should use the Swains Cut Bridge (Middleton Ave).
Those EAST of E 58th St. should use the Barbee Bridge (Long Beach Road).
Whether you are a resident or a visitor, spending the Fourth of July on the beach at Oak Island, NC, is an unforgettable experience. The combination of beachside fun, patriotic festivities, and a stunning fireworks display creates an atmosphere of celebration and togetherness that embodies the true reason of the Fourth of July and the creation of Oak Island, NC.
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