Summer is here! Have you made your Fourth of July plans yet? We’d love to have you join us in Ocean Isle Beach for Independence Day. Not only do you get to have a beautiful North Carolina beach vacation, but you also have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in true OIB style. Here’s what you need to know to make your holiday beach plans.

1. Book your Ocean Isle Beach rental.

Spend your Fourth of July at the beach! In order to be here to celebrate Independence Day with us, you have to be here. It all starts with booking your Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental.

2. Watch the 4th of July parade.

The 4th of July celebration in Ocean Isle Beachkicks off early with the parade at 10am down East Second Street. (If you’re participating in the parade, lineup starts at 9:15am at Town Center Park.) See you there!

3. Enjoy fireworks off the OIB Pier.

After the parade, go ahead and enjoy some beach time. Then get ready to enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular off the Ocean Isle Beach Pier at 9:15pm. Fireworks are visible island-wide, so find your favorite spot then sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!