Join the friendly island community of Manteo downtown on the harbor as there’s a huge, family-focused New Year's Eve bash to remember. December 31st is going to be jam-packed with live tunes, delicious food, vibrant fireworks over the waterfront, kid-approved fun, and tons of free entertainment as we countdown to midnight 2024 style.
Let's talk about what makes this NYE party in downtown Manteo so unique. First things first - it's open to all visitors who want to enjoy a lively yet totally family-friendly way to ring in the new year. Since the event focuses on safety, parents can relax knowing the kids will have just as much festive fun as the adults.
The NYE celebration has got it all so every member of the family can make memories while also spending quality time together as a community. It’ll have carnival games, live music, tasty eats, bouncy houses, balloon animals - basically everything you'd want for an exciting and safe holiday evening out on the town with your whole crew.
The stage will be alive all evening long on New Year's Eve with awesome live music courtesy of the Riggsbee Road Band. This emerging all-female group from Raleigh totally rocks the stage playing everything from chart-topping hits to country classics - they've even been known to throw in some vintage 80's dancefloor jams.
Since they play a little bit of everything, parents can dance stress away while their children are happily occupied at the designated kids' zone playing games galore. No need to find a babysitter for NYE when the whole gang can come out and play at this family-geared bash.
What's a party without delicious food to keep your energy up while you celebrate? Luckily downtown Manteo is serving up all kinds of delectable bites showcasing Outer Banks culinary culture. The local restaurants will dish out specialties on the house while roaming food trucks provide quick eats for on-the-go revellers.
Expect fresh catches like shrimp, oysters, clam strips, and of course plenty of fried fish platters. Wash it down with some cheerfully hued snow cones or frozen hot cocoa from the sweet treat trucks parked by the NYE excitement.
Basically, prepare to EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY this NYE while you enjoy festivities under the glow of downtown's holiday light display. Quick bites from food trucks, sit-down dinners at cozy cafes, and plenty of sweets at local shops, ensuring your appetite will be beyond satisfied.
As the clock ticks closer to midnight, all eyes turn to the night sky over Manteo's scenic harbor front. Burst after burst of vibrant fireworks launch into the air, precisely timed to the stroke of midnight. This year's NYE fireworks production seriously will not disappoint. We're talking next level displays perfectly choreographed to commemorate the start of "January 1st 2024".
From neon purple palms filling the skies to golden glittering willows raining magic over the harbor and rainbow-hued finales that steal your breath - this show is sure to dazzle. Make a wish or two when Roanoke Island lights up to welcome the New Year in true Outer Banks fashion - with a colorful BANG!
Well don't just take our word for it - come experience the excitement yourself on "Sunday, December 31st". With exceptional live music, carnival-style kids’ entertainment, delicious local fare, vivid fireworks over the beloved harborfront, and unlimited family fun - you surely don't want to miss out on celebrating New Year in the Outer Banks.