Thanksgiving is a great time to come to the beach anyway but the Friday and Saturday following Turkey Day is going to be a real blast as Ocean Isle Beach celebrates the upcoming Christmas season in a big way! It’s called Super Saturday, It starts with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov 25th and then is followed by the Christmas Parade on Saturday, a Visit with Santa on Saturday evening, and then the finale — a Christmas Boat Flotilla and wrapping up with a big party at Sharky’s ending the super day that evening.
On November 25th, at 5:00 p.m, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Causeway, on the mainland side of the bridge, across the street from the Fire Department begins. Bring you Christmas spirit and your best singing voice because this is where we get together for some caroling.
On Saturday, residents and businesses decorate their golf carts and other vehicles for the annual Christmas Parade which starts on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. (lineup at 1:30)
That evening, Santa will make his appearance at the Ocean Isle Beach Fire Department with hot cocoa and treats!
But, as always, the best is saved for last as everyone heads over to Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant to watch the 13th Annual Christmas Flotilla and Party to benefit Hope Harbour Domestic Violence Shelter. Sharky’s will hosting a big shindig and local bands will kick off an evening of music, dancing, and fun after the awards.
Make it a weekend out of these events! The street parade is a lot of fun for the whole family and the Flotilla Party at Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant is a ball, all for a great cause!
Event Schedule for Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th, 2016:
Friday:
5:00 p.m. Christmas caroling and Tree lighting at Causeway across the street from the Fire Department.
Saturday:
1:30 p.m. Line-up for parade at Museum parking lot
2:00 p.m. Parade Starts
5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the Fire Department followed by hot cocoa, coffee, and other goodies
6:00 p.m. Watch the Christmas Flotilla from Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant. Followed by Flotilla Party!
