Well good news! At least I think it is anyway. The Town of Emerald Isle will be having their fireworks display at Bogue Inlet Pier. To me it’s the only appropriate venue for fireworks on the fourth of July. McLean Park just didn’t do much for me when it came to the fireworks.
Monday July 4th, 2011 Bogue Inlet Pier will once again host the fireworks for those visiting Emerald Isle on the holiday. For a couple years the relationship between Mike Stanley (owner of the pier) and the Town of Emerald Isle kind of went south. It all started when the town made Mike remove his long standing sign at the end of Bogue Inlet Dr. and replaced it with a sliver of a sign.
Well this didn’t sit well with Mike, and I can’t say I blame him. The sign had been there for what seemed like forever to me. But a storm (I forget which one) badly damaged the sign. When Mike put it back up, the town said it was “non-conforming” and forced its removal. unfortunately for Mike the old saying “You can’t fight city hall” rings true.
Nonetheless, I’m glad to report Mike and the Town of Emerald Isle have reconciled and the fireworks will be returning to Bogue Inlet Pier. Its so much better to watch the fireworks display on the beach vice McLean Park.
Fireworks will be at 9pm on the end of the pier. Hope you enjoy.