The Holiday Parade of Boats will be Saturday, Nov. 27 (postponed from Nov. 26), at 5:30 p.m. Photo by Helena Stevens

Wednesday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Bake Sale, 1 pm. Variety Store parking lot. Proceeds benefit the Ocracoke United Methodist Church.

Thursday, Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot. Starts at 8 am at 1718 Brewing Ocracoke. 11 spots left. Registration ends at noon Nov. 24. Price: $35. Proceeds benefit the Ocracoke community.

Annual Life Saving Church Thanksgiving Dinner, Lifesaving Church – Ocracoke Assembly of God. 5:30 pm. See graphic below.

Saturday, Nov. 27
Holiday Parade of Boats of all sizes and bedecked with holiday lights will circle Silver Lake Harbor starting at 5:30 pm. Boats small and large are welcome: Ocracoke watermen, kayakers, sailors…. Spectators can view the parade from anywhere around the harbor. This event is not sponsored by any organization. Just join in. (This post was updated to reflect the postponement of this event to Saturday.)

Saturday, Nov. 27
Holiday Gift Market, hosted by the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Berkley Barn. See graphic below.

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