BEACH DAY HISTORY 

BEACH DAY commemorates the July 1, 1999 merger of the Towns of Yaupon Beach & Long Beach into what is today known as the Town of Oak Island. It is held each year on July 1, unless that falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on the Saturday before.

Beach Day is filled with fun and family-friendly activities organized by the Oak Island Recreation Department; with some events often held in collaboration with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival in neighboring Southport, NC, celebrating our nation's Independence Day. 

FIREWORKS & TRAFFIC INFORMATION

The day's events always end with a spectacular FIREWORKS DISPLAY, performed from the Oak Island Pier.

The Oak Island Police Department maintains traffic control before, during and after the display.

CLICK HERE to download the Traffic Map

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Events organized by the Oak Island Recreation Department will begin at 8:00 AM in the Middleton Park Complex and continue on throughout the day.

EVENT REGISTRATION:

• Participants must be registered before competitions begins
• Registration for Sports Event will be held at the Cabana 
• Registration for Stage Competitions will be held at the Amphitheater stage 

THANK YOU OAK ISLAND!