June 28, 2024

Independence Day Fireworks, Office, and Refuse Schedules

Holiday Office and Refuse Schedules

The Town of Kill Devil Hills’ offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All Town offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024.

The Dry Trash Drop Off Center and the Recycle Center will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Both centers will remain closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024. Normal residential and commercial refuse collections will be made Monday, July 1 through Friday, July 5, 2024.

Don't blow it this Fourth of July—leave the fireworks to the professionals and plan to attend the Town's fireworks show!

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to present its annual 4th of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 4th at 9:15 p.m. at Avalon Pier, 2111 North Virginia Dare Trail (Milepost 6). Visit one of our many beach accesses where you can set up your beach chairs to watch the spectacular show.

The show will also be livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.

Don't miss the upcoming First Flight Farmers Market on July 2nd! Whether you're looking for fresh produce or craving delicious baked goods and sweets to elevate your Fourth of July celebrations, this is the one-stop shop to find it all! Explore local flavors, connect with new friends, and get everything you need to make the upcoming holiday unforgettable.

Markets are held every Tuesday through August 13

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Dr., KDH

Meet the 2024 summer vendors

Ready to fire up the grill this season? Follow these simple grilling safety tips to keep you and your loved ones out of harm's way. ?? Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors and placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. ?? Never leave your grill unattended. ?? Keep children and pets at least 3’ away from the grill area. ?? Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. ?? Dispose of coals after they cool in a metal can. ?? If you choose to use lighter fluid, use only fluid intended for charcoal grills. Never add charcoal starter fluid to coals or kindling that has already been ignited.

Know Your Location

It takes time for 911 operators to locate cell phone callers. The quickest and most efficient way to get help is to always know your exact location.

Always take note of the street address of your accommodations—- not the house name.
When visiting the beach, pay attention to the street you access the beach from, the beach access name or what milepost you are closest to. Every second counts in an emergency!
If available, send someone to meet the first responders at the nearest access point to help emergency responders locate you quickly.

The best way to stay safe this July 4th is to attend public fireworks displays put on by trained professionals and avoid use of consumer fireworks, which can cause serious injury, burns, and damage due to their unpredictability.

Make plans to watch the town's annual fireworks show: Tuesday, July 4th at 9:15 p.m. at Avalon Pier, 2111 North Virginia Dare Trail (Milepost 6)

The ONLY type of consumer fireworks that are LEGAL in KDH are caps, snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, trick noise-makers, sparklers and other sparkling devices, such as fountains.

If you do decide to use legal consumer fireworks in an area where the use of these devices is permitted, here are a few tips to keep you safe:

Don't allow children to play with or light the devices.
Light only one device at a time and quickly move away to enjoy the show.
Never place any part of your body overtop the device.
Have a bucket of water or water hose readily available where you are lighting the fireworks in case a fire starts.
Do not attempt to relight a device that does not ignite and properly fire. Instead, soak it in water before properly disposing of it.
Thoroughly soak all devices prior to disposing of them.

To find out where professional fireworks shows are happening along the Outer Banks, visit: www.darenc.com/Fireworks

Hand-held sparklers burn at 1,200 F and can reach 2,000 F. Remember, wood ignites at 356 F and burns at 575 F. It's best to keep children away from them!

Town Hall just got a whole lot more vibrant with our newly unveiled public art fixture! We’re proud to reintroduce the Kill Devil Hills Centennial Horse, Pegasus, to the community! Huge thanks and recognition to local artist, Cliff Dunn, who undertook the task and beautifully captured the essence of our community on the Town's Pegasus. Cliff truly brought our Town's heartbeat to life through his art! As you look at this community symbol, you will see periods of light, dark, local KDH landmarks and features, you will even see how our Town values education, which gives our community its wings. Come by and check it out for yourself and get involved by snapping some pictures and tagging the Town. Together, let's celebrate the power of art to unite and uplift our community!

Holiday Office and Refuse Schedules

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First Flight Farmers Market!

Meet the 2024 summer vendors

Know Your Location

Reintroducing the KDH Centennial Horse -