News Release

Use and possession of fireworks are illegal on all National Park Service lands including Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches

Cape Hatteras National Seashore wishes its visitors a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday. Organizers of two fireworks shows have received permits to celebrate Independence Day at the Seashore.

News Release Date: June 28, 2024

Contact: Mike Barber, 252-475-9032

MANTEO, N.C. — Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) reminds visitors and adjacent homeowners that it is illegal to detonate fireworks, or have fireworks in your possession, on all land managed by the National Park Service, including all beaches from the southern Nags Head border through Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

In addition to fireworks being illegal and a significant fire risk to local communities, the personal use of fireworks can be a considerable nuisance to humans, pets and wildlife.

Seashore law enforcement rangers will be patrolling the beaches throughout the upcoming Fourth of July holiday week.

Visitors may to travel to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands to view the only two permitted fireworks shows within the Seashore.

Permitted Fireworks Shows

• 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at the south end of Ocracoke Island

• 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4 at the Avon Fishing Pier

Learn more about the history of Independence Day at www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalmall4th/history-of-independence-day.htm.