Prevent identity theft by having your personal documents shredded safely and securely at our free shred event March 18, 2023 from 9 am until 12 pm in front of Nags Head's town hall at 5401 South Croatan Highway.

Bring items such as tax documents, banking information, travel documents, paycheck stubs, ATM and credit card receipts/statements, insurance documents, utility bills, and expired passports.

Leave items such as food, glass, cans, cardboard tubes, ink and toner cartridges, hard drives, syringes, hanging folders, electrical items, hole punches, staple removers, nuts and bolts home. They cannot be shredded at this event.  

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place in Nags Head Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 1 pm. 

South Virginia Dare Trail will be closed from Eighth Street south to Hollowell Street starting at 12 pm. All east/west streets along that closure area will be barricaded off between South Memorial Avenue and South Virginia Dare Trail. 

The parade starts at Bladen Street and will travel north up South Virginia Dare Trail to East Driftwood Street. 

If you plan on attending this event, please follow these safety tips to ensure all have a great and safe time!

• Arrive Early-This will give you plenty of time to find parking and a safe place to view the parade.
• Select a Meeting Spot-It's easy to get separated in large groups of people so it is always wise to designate a meeting spot in the event this happens.
• Stay Behind the Barricades-If you see a barricade, stay behind it. These are up not only for your safety, but also for the safety of the parade participants.
• Stay Off the Parade Route-While it's fun when parade participants like to engage with the crowd and pass out goodies, its also good to remember to always stay in your area. Never go near any animals and stay visible when around all vehicles.
• Dress for the Weather-Check the weather before the event and dress accordingly. Bring extra layers. (It's going to be cold!!)
• Designate a Driver-We understand at this event alcohol will be consumed. ALWAYS designate a sober driver. Never ever drive drunk.

Above all, have fun, stay safe, and have a happy St. Patrick's Day!

At their March 15, 2023 meeting, Nags Head's Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt several text amendments to the Town's Code of Ordinances and the Unified Development Ordinance. Also adopted was the creation of a new zoning district, the C-5, Historic Character Commercial District. 

Nags Head's Planning Board will consider a related zoning map at their March 21, 2023 meeting. They will then send their recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and a public hearing will be held at their May 3, 2023 meeting.

Visit our web site for more information.

You can also watch a video of the discussion.

The annual flushing of our water distribution system has been completed. Thank you for your patience while we conduct this important task each year. 

“The Wall That Heals”—a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is coming to Dare County this November!

“The Wall That Heals”—which is 375 feet long and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam—will be transported to 32 communities throughout the country this year via a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens up to showcase a variety of exhibits, allowing it to serve as a mobile education center that tells the story of the Vietnam War.

Mark your calendars now! The free exhibit will be open to the public 24 hours a day from November 16, 2023, through November 19, 2023, at the Soundside Event Site, which is located at 6800 South Croatan Highway in Nags Head.

Learn more at DareNC.gov/Wall.

Jumping into St. Patrick's Day celebrations? 

Keep in mind plastic decorations like beads and coins are not recyclable. 

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $9.60/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.