Monday, November 19, 2018
By Submitted Story on July 5, 2018
Castaways Adrift parade crew, winners of the 14th Annual Town of Duck Fourth of July Parade Spirit Award. (Brian Rever)
Forty entrants took part in the 14th annual Town of Duck Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday, with the Bayberry Beachbillies, Caffey’s Inlet Hamlet, The Roadside Bar & Grill and Castaways Adrift picking up awards.
Judges Sharon Hetu, Jean Smith, and John Marshall rated the participants in four categories.
Mayor’s Award: Bayberry Beachbillies
Best Community Entry: Caffey’s Inlet Hamlet
Best Local Business Award: The Roadside Bar & Grill
Spirit Award: Castaways Adrift
Mayor Don Kingston announced the award winners at the Community Celebration following the parade at Duck Town Park.
The celebration featured music by Just Playn’ Dixieland, cold refreshments, and watermelon slices donated by Green Acres Farm Market. The town thanks all participants, visitors, residents, and volunteers for a great Fourth of July event.
For more information on the Town of Duck’s free summer events, visit www.townofduck.com, call the Events & Information line at 252.255.1286, or email info@townofduck.com.
During the operation’s national collection week through Nov. 19, local residents who want to donate are asked to fill shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world.
The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is seeking volunteers interested in helping patrol for and/or transport turtles that wash up during the fall and winter months, and will hold an informational training meeting Saturday in Ocracoke.
“No one brings more hope and joy, and the smiles and laughter on the faces of so many children gave Fred a warmth inside that, every Christmas season, was shared with each person he saw,” the town said.
