If you're thinking of heading to Hatteras to celebrate July 4th with your own fireworks display, think again. As of June 1, possessing and discharging fireworks on Hatteras Island became illegal. This includes bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, cherry bombs, and even sparklers.
Most rental companies now include language in their leases stating that, if you violate the fireworks laws, you will be asked to vacate your rental home immediately (no refunds). If the police get involved, you may also have to pay a $250 fine.
The ban came about because of an incident that happened in Brigand's Bay in Frisco last January. Someone shot off bottle rockets in winds that were gusting over 30 mph and caught their neighbor's lawn on fire. The yard was destroyed, but fortunately, there was no damage to the house.
There will be public fireworks displays on July 4th at the Avon Pier and at Ramp 55 in Hatteras Village. Festivities in Avon will begin at 5 pm with a pig-pickin' and fireworks around 9:30 pm. The Hatteras fireworks will begin just after sunset. – Shelby Kinnaird
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