Currituck County’s 27th Annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4 in Historic Corolla Park.

The 4th of July event is sponsored by the Currituck County Travel & Tourism Department and features food vendors, a cornhole tournament, watermelon eating contest, children’s games, live music and a spectacular fireworks show.

Admission and parking are free.

Event activities start at 3 p.m. and fireworks display at dusk.

For more information call 252-435-2947 or go to visitcurrituck.com

Receive Text Messages for weather updates and cancellation notices by texting FOF10 to 888-777.

July 4 county facility closings include Historic Corolla Park Motor Vehicle Air-up Station, Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp, Currituck County Animal Shelter, All County Administrative Offices, Convenience Sites and Transfer Station.

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