NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach

Celebrate the holidays coastal-style with the annual NC Holiday Flotilla, a local delight since 1983. The Festival in the Park kicks off the day at 10 a.m. with more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, an antique car show, festival food, children's play area and more. Later that evening at 6 p.m., gather along the waterfront to watch the Flotilla (lighted boat parade), followed by a spectacular fireworks show. Come in a day early on Friday so you can enjoy the tree lighting in the park! This is great way to begin the holiday season and don't forget to vote via text for both the "People's Choice" and "Crowd Favorite" awards once the parade starts.