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Get ready for not just one - but two weekends of fun celebrating and honoring our veterans! Veterans Tribute NC returns with a full list of activities, including the annual Veterans Day Parade, a family fun event at the Jacksonville Commons, tours of the Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and the Veterans Walk of Honor. Make plans […]
It is time for the 28th Annual Veterans Day Parade, hosted by Rolling Thunder®, Inc., Chapter NC5. The parade will be held on November 8, 2025. The purpose of the Veterans Day Parade is for the citizens of Onslow County to have the opportunity to pay a much deserved tribute to the veterans who have served […]
Step into a magical winter wonderland in Historic Downtown Swansboro on November 8th, 2025, from 5 pm to 9 pm, as the Swansboro Downtown Merchants & Restaurants host their Annual Swansboro by Candlelight. Enjoy the warm glow of luminaries lining the streets, whimsical shop window displays, and the charming touches of ribbons and bows that […]
Join us November 13th-December 23rd, 26th-28th for our famous Festival of Lights Hayride! Our Festival of Lights Hayride is a 30 minute ride that will take you through 1.5 miles of Christmas lights and holiday scenes accompanied by Christmas music classics. Held nightly from 6:00-9:00 (weather permitting). Cost is $15 for ages 5 and older. […]
Christmas Town is an annual Christmas light show trail experience the entire family is sure to enjoy! We are located on the Gumbranch - Halfmoon side of Jacksonville, NC and we are a Christmas time favorite in the area. Here at ELJ Farms, Christmas Town is a season that spans the length of the Thanksgiving […]
Parade starts at 9:45am! Road closes down at 9:00am, please find your seats before this time! Jacksonville’s beloved Christmas Parade is back for its 71st year! On Saturday, November 22nd, experience the joy of a community tradition as we light up Western Blvd with festive cheer. Be part of the 15,000-strong crowd that gathers to […]
The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition and fun for the whole family! At dusk, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, gather along Swansboro’s waterfront and watch the spectacular parade of lights down the White Oak River. Music will fill the air and you can enjoy treats, such as funnel cakes, cider and hot cocoa […]
