The 2019 July 4th parade along Lighthouse Road. Photo: C. Leinbach

Tuesday, June 29
Coyote Music Den, 13 Cabana Dr: Coyote Backyard Concert, 8 pm. All concerts are sliding scale ”pay what you can” at the gate. No reservations. Walk, Bike, Taxi or Tram. NO ON-SITE PARKING but the venue has a lot nearby. Visit www.coyotemusic.net for details.

Wednesday, June 30
Coyote Music Den, 13 Cabana Dr: Coyote + Martin Garrish Backyard Concert, 8 pm. All concerts are sliding scale ”pay what you can” at the gate. No reservations. Walk, Bike, Taxi or Tram. NO ON-SITE PARKING but the venue has a lot nearby. Visit www.coyotemusic.net for details.

DAJIO: Barefoot Wade, 7 to 10 pm

Thursday, July 1
DAJIO: Raygun Ruby (80s music), 7 pm
Ocracoke Oyster Company: 30Three, 7:30 pm.

Friday July 2
DAJIO: Dave Pollard, 7 pm
The Breeze: Cooper Greer Band, 9 pm
Ocracoke Oyster Co.: Kate McNally, 7:30 pm.

Saturday, July 3
Independence Day activities:
Island-wide scavenger hunt, 11 am to 2 pm. Start at Books to Be Red stage. No early sign-ups.
Pre-fireworks gathering at the NPS docks, 8 pm
Fireworks: 9:15 pm.
DAJIO: Kate McNally, 7 pm

Sunday, July 4
Independence Day activities:
Sand sculpture contest, 9:30 am to noon, Lifeguard Beach.
Ocracoke lighthouse open for viewing; no climbing: 11 am to 2 pm
Old time parade. Theme: The Roaring 20s: Then & Now. Signup at 3 pm at Wheelie Fun; parade starts at 4 pm.
Singing of national anthem: 5:30 pm Books to Be Red stage
Awards ceremony for sand sculpture & parade: 5:35 pm
Donald Davis storyteller: 5:45 to 6:30 pm
Community beach fire: 7 to 10 pm. Lifeguard Beach. BYO chairs, marshmallows, roasting sticks, etc.

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