The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla is an annual Thanksgiving weekend event at Wrightsville Beach featuring a lighted boat parade on Banks Channel, fireworks, and Festival in the Park. The event draws spectators to the waterfront and is one of the region's largest holiday celebrations.

Photography Priorities:

• Images of illuminated boats during the evening parade
• People watching the parade from bridges, marinas, and/or waterfront businesses (as you see it)
• Wide establishing shots capturing the event atmosphere