Where to See Holiday Lights on the Carolina Coast
Enchanted Airlie and Lake Linda’s are the two big ones, and Enchanted Airlie sells out, so book early. Where to find holiday lights from downtown Wilmington to the smaller beach towns, plus the boat parades on the waterway.
Your Guide to Holiday Events on the Carolina Coast
Boat parades instead of sleigh rides. The 2026 dates for the NC Holiday Flotilla, Enchanted Airlie and Wilmington’s riverfront drone shows, plus when our own towns light their trees.
Light Up Your 4th: A Guide to Coastal NC’s Best July 4th Events
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks on the North Carolina coast — Surf City, Topsail Island, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Wilmington.
‘Tis the Season!
The holiday events locals plan around near Hampstead and Topsail — tree lightings, the Christmas market and flotilla, and the big light displays.