In conjunction with the Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the Town of Nags Head is hosting a fireworks spectacular on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:25 p.m. at Nags Head Pier near Mile Post 11.5 on South Virginia Dare Trail. The fireworks display will last approximately 25 minutes.
A rain date has been set for Saturday, July 5.
Parking at and near the fireworks display site will be directed by the Nags Head Police Department. Those attending the show are encouraged to park east of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway and use designated crosswalks. Those choosing to park west of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway should use extreme caution while attempting to cross this heavily traveled roadway and use designated crosswalks.
There is no parking on NC12/South Virginia Dare Trail and no parking, even temporarily, on any part of the multi-use path.
All persons attending this event are reminded not to use or block private driveways. Vehicles blocking driveways or presenting a traffic hazard before, during, or immediately following this event will be towed.
The Town of Nags Head requests that persons use the public beach accesses as pathways to the oceanfront. Please stay off the environmentally sensitive dune and do not use the private property of others, such as private gazebos or decks, to view the fireworks without the property owner’s permission.
No vehicles, with the exception of authorized Town and emergency vehicles, will be allowed on the ocean front beaches.
The following public beach accesses are recommended for optimal fireworks viewing:
- South of Nags Head Fishing Pier
- Curlew Street
- Hollowell Street
- Conch Street
- North of Nags Head Fishing Pier
- Bladen Street
- Bittern Street
- Bonnett Street
- Blackman Street
At the conclusion of the fireworks, spectator, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic exiting the area will be directed and controlled by Nags Head police officers.
Leave the fireworks to the professionals! It is illegal to use consumer fireworks in Nags Head.
The Town of Nags Head wishes to express its gratitude to Andy and Lovie McCann and the entire staff of the Nags Head Fishing Pier for agreeing to co-host this event and to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for their generous grant.