75th Anniversary Celebration & Street Festival

75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION STREET FESTIVAL

It was April 5, 1947 that the Town of Kure Beach became a municipality, marking 2022 as the 75^th Anniversary. As a result, the Kure Beach Town Council has adopted a “Celebration Proclamation” that declares April 2022 as a month in which to honor and celebrate this 75^th Anniversary milestone. 

PRESS RELEASE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Tuesday, April 5th - Kure Beach Day

Happy 75^th Kure Beach! Celebrate with this Tribute Video

To purchase the limited release merchandise in celebration of the Town of Kure Beach turning 75, please visit the online store.

View the Town of Kure Beach Celebration Proclamation.

Saturday, April 9th - Kure-ous Reflections

Community Center ~ 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Historic displays and presentations, coordinated by the Community Center Committee

Saturday, April 9th - Bicycle & Pedestrian Traffic Garden

Town Hall ~ 12 - 4 PM: Scaled down traffic features and roadway elements for cyclists and pedestrians to practice in an environment free of motor vehicles as well as other safe cycling and pedestrian related items/giveaways, coordinated by the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

Friday, April 22nd - Earth Day Coastal Clean & Big Screen

Ocean Front Park ~ 6 - 9:30 PM: Beach Sweep and viewing of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (2012), coordinated by the Shoreline Access & Beach Protection Committee

Friday, April 29th - Big Band Bash

Ocean Front Park ~ 7 - 9 PM: Big band concert of music from the 40's/50's, attendees encouraged to dress from the era

Saturday, April 30th - Street Festival

Ocean Front Park/Downtown Kure Beach ~ 11 AM - 5 PM: live music and performers, children's and family activities with local businesses, groups, and non-profits, games, raffles, food vendors

Other Related Items:

Call for Volunteers

Kure Beach Street Festival Sponsorship Information

Visit Kure Beach Recreation Department on Facebook!

Photo gallery from the 2011 Kure Beach Street Festival: