• Saturday, November 30th 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Celebrating more than 15 years, the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is a favorite wintertime event for visitors and locals alike that provides a fun and unforgettable way to ring in the season. Held in the heart of town, and featuring a line of floats that capture both the holiday and the coastal spirit, this annual parade and celebration will make everyone want to celebrate the holidays, Emerald Isle style.

The event starts with the annual parade that cruises through the heart of town along Emerald and Mangrove Drives. After the parade is over, (which is marked by a special appearance by Santa Claus himself), attendees are welcome to head over to Merchant’s Park where the Christmas tree will be officially lit for the season around dusk. Hot cider and snacks will be available for folks to beat the chilly and salty air, and the event is a great way for locals and visitors alike to meet and mingle at the start of the season. Occurring just after Thanksgiving, the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is a great way to get into a holiday state of mind while enjoying the small town charm and coastal appeal of Emerald Isle.

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AB Watersport Adventures

AB Watersport Adventures

There are literally endless ways to enjoy the water along the Crystal Coast, and AB Watersport Adventures has explorers of all varieties covered with a suite of rental equipment and gear to make an on-the-water expedition a day at the beach. Located along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and easy to reach for folks staying along the barrier island as well as Morehead City, this convenient and accommodating watersports company serves as a launching point for a host of fun-filled days on the Southern Outer Banks.