Oak Island, NC

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.

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 

Click the graphic below to view the full 2025 Beach Day Events Schedule.

Beach Day always ends 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. Due to ongoing road construction and established detours, managing traffic for such events can be a challenge.

That's why the Police Department is implementing new traffic guidelines for 2025.

As seen in the graphic above, once the Fireworks are over, we will be asking ALL traffic exiting the Island to use N Middleton Ave. and the Swain's Cut Bridge. Even if you are headed back to neighboring Southport, this route avoids bottlenecks caused by the NC 211 / 133 interchange construction and detour. Additionally, the multiple lanes and short-span bridge on this route will help ensure rapid travel for everyone, regardless of your destination.

Officers will be directing traffic at the "Midway" intersection with NC 211, to provide fast travel those heading East towards Southport, West to Supply, or North to Bolivia.

Over the next few weeks, please help us by sharing this information and travel request. By working together, we can make the journey home an enjoyable end to an amazing day.