Town of Duck Annual 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Our full summer event schedule is complete with the Town of Duck 4th of July Parade and Community Celebration! The annual one-mile parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane, travels east towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then continues onto Christopher Drive to end at Pamela Court. Please note: no part of the parade will take place on Duck Road.
2025 Parade Registration is now open!
Registration for the Town of Duck 4th of July Parade is now open! This year’s parade will be held on Friday July 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with a community celebration immediately following at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road. The after-event includes live music, the awarding of parade trophies, and cold refreshments on the Town Green.
Please be sure to read ALL Parade policies and guidelines before registering. All floats, community groups, subdivisions, local business entries, moving vehicles, and groups of walkers are required to register to participate in our parade and to be assigned a staging location. Registration can be completed online here. All registration information requested must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in order to participate. Registrations received after this date will not be accepted. A paper form can be provided if requested.
The Town of Duck would like to invite any Veterans that will be in attendance to join in the fun! Walk-ups are welcome. However, we would appreciate for you to sign up online so that we can contact you with more specific details or changes that may occur closer to the date. If you wish to drive in the parade, please specify while signing up and complete the registration form so that we can ensure adequate staging area for the vehicle.
Any questions about the parade or registering should be sent to Betsy Trimble at btrimble@ducknc.gov.
A Community Celebration will be held immediately following the parade at the Duck Town Park. The celebration will feature live music, cold refreshments, including watermelon provided by Green Acres Farm Market, and the awarding of the parade trophies.
Awards Categories to include:
– Mayor’s Award
– Best Local Business Entry Award
– Best Community Entry Award
– Spirit Award
2025 Parade Grand Marshal- Jon Britt
The Town of Duck is pleased to announce that Jon Britt will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 4th of July Parade and Community Celebration which will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Jon Britt is a native of the Outer Banks. In 1977, his parents, Joe and Barbara Britt, moved the family to Duck and established two local businesses: Britt Real Estate and Nor’Banks Sailing. After earning his degree from Wake Forest University, Jon returned to Duck to build his life and career. He, along with his wife Lori and their son Will, lived in Duck until 2023, when they relocated to Southern Shores. Jon remains closely connected to Duck, maintaining both residential and commercial property interests in the town.
Throughout his years in Duck, Jon Britt made significant contributions to the community through dedicated public service. He was an active member of the Duck Civic Association from 1991 until the Town’s incorporation in 2002 and served with the Duck Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years (1992–2022), retiring at the rank of Captain. Jon also served on the Town’s Planning Board from 2003 to 2012, including terms as Vice-Chairman (2004–2008) and Chairman (2008–2012). In 2012, he was elected to the Duck Town Council, where he served until 2019. During his tenure, he also acted as Council’s liaison to the Planning Board, continuing his long-standing commitment to thoughtful community development.
Jon and his family played a significant role in the development and success of the Duck Trail through their dedicated work on the Duck Trail Committee. Prior to the Town’s incorporation in 2002, Duck was part of unincorporated Dare County. During that time, Jon and the committee worked diligently to garner community support for the trail project. Their efforts culminated in a successful vote to fund the trail’s construction through a local tax increase.
Jon and his family have served and supported the community through meaningful leadership, both before and after the Town’s incorporation. He is deeply honored to represent his family as the Grand Marshal of this year’s 4th of July Parade.
