Ways To Celebrate 4th Of July

Happy 4th of July! In addition to the 4th of July celebrations happening all around the Outer Banks, here are some great ways for you to the 4th with your close friends and family right at home!

Cookout At The House

What’s the 4th Of July without a little backyard barbecue? Throw some burgers and hot dogs on the grill and you have a party! You can find a bunch of Outer Banks-inspired recipes on our blog or even a few patriotic-themed recipes below! And of course, we’ve got a fun drink recipe for the adults. Cheers!

(To make the recipes larger, just click on the image!)

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Recipe via PureWow

Mini Fruit Pizzas

Recipe via 6 Clever Sisters

Watermelon Texas Margarita

Recipe via The Candid Appetite

Spend Time Outside

Spending time around the pool on the 4th Of July

Whether you’re on the Outer Banks or at home celebrating the 4th of July; get outside! Spend some time at the beach or splash around in the pool. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll create long-lasting memories together as a family.

Entertain The Kids

Red, White, and Blue water gun fight for 4th of July — Image via Royal Baloo

Make this 4th Of July that much more special for the little ones! Plan out a water balloon or water gunfight with them. Have them wear white shirts and put blue and red dye in the balloons and water guns. At the end of the fight, they’ll have some seriously cool t-shirts to wear! You can also plan an OBX-themed scavenger hunt! Check out our sheet below to download and print out!

4th Of July Safety

4th Of July firework Safety on the Outer Banks

If you’re on vacation on the Outer Banks and want to set off your own 4th of July fireworks; please be mindful of the rules. On Hatteras Island, in Nags Head, Manteo, Southern Shores, and Duck, ALL firework use is illegal. So trade out your firecrackers for glow sticks, glow wands, and glow-in-the-dark bubbles for a safe light show! If you’re on the Dare County mainland, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, or Roanoke Island; safe and sane fireworks are legal but please be careful.

4th Of July Safety Tips From Dare County

Don’t Allow Children to play with or light the devices
Light only one device at a time and quickly move away to enjoy the show
Never place any part of your body overtop the device
Have a bucket of water or a water hose readily available where you are lighting the fireworks in case a fire starts
Do not attempt to relight a device that does not ignite and properly fire
Thoroughly soak the device in water before throwing it away