North Carolina Beach Town Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) March 1, 2007

February 26, 2007, Kure Beach, N.C. — The popular North Carolina beach town of Kure Beach will begin a month-long celebration of its 60th anniversary with a parade and street festival beginning on (PRWeb) March 1, 2007 — Kure Beach, N.C. kicks off family fun celebration with month-long series of events starting with a parade and street festival on March 31.

Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. The parade will travel down Fort Fisher Avenue between E and N Avenues in Kure Beach. The festival will feature food; arts & crafts vendors; a Kid’s Corner; a square dance on K Avenue near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier; and live entertainment by the Sandy Bottom Boys, Diane & Tony, and Mario & the Shakers. The fun-filled day will end with a fabulous 60th Anniversary fireworks display on K Avenue near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier.

Additional information on the 60th Anniversary Celebration, which runs through April 28, is available at http://www.visitkure.com or by calling the 60th Anniversary Committee at Kure Beach Town Hall at 910-458-8216.

“Sixty years is a long time in the life of a town and while Kure Beach has matured and prospered during that time, we have also remained a family-friendly vacation destination,” said Kure Beach Mayor Tim Fuller. “The year that Kure Beach was founded Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire had just opened on Broadway, Chuck Yeager had just flown faster than the speed of sound, and Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to be on a professional baseball team. Over those next 60 years, America saw a lot of changes. Kure Beach evolved too, but I’m proud to say that the character and atmosphere of our town remained the same.”

In recent years, Kure Beach became known as a resort destination that offers “one pier, one stop light, no worries.” Families from throughout the Carolinas visit each summer to enjoy the beach and numerous fishing tournaments are held at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier drawing fishing enthusiasts from around the world.

“Today Kure Beach offers a different pace and a vacation experience that often becomes a treasured family memory,” said Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Generation after generation has returned here and we’ve been blessed to gain a reputation as a favorite vacation spot for families and fishermen. We hope that all those who have enjoyed Kure Beach over the years will return to be a part of this happy 60th anniversary celebration because we’re rolling out the red carpet for them. Kure Beach offers a wide array of accommodation choices to fit every size family and every size budget. Beachfront and off-beach motels, cottages, condominiums and efficiencies are all available, and everything is close by. So bring the family and join in our fun.”

Following is a tentative schedule of some of the events planned for Kure Beach’s 60th Anniversary Celebration:

On Sunday, April 8, an Easter sunrise service will be held at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier on K Avenue.

Saturday, April 21, will be the date of the Kure Beach 10K “Run for the Chowder” race. The race begins in Kure Beach and ends at the Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off in Carolina Beach. Start time has yet to be determined. Also, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., a fun-filled family day is planned with the kids in mind. “Beach Fest” will include sand castle and kite flying contests, as well as other beach activities. The fun takes place on the beach near the Kure Beach Fishing Pier.

On Sunday, April 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Kure Beach Community Center invites children to “Hollywood at the Beach.” Kids aged 5 to 11 are invited to dress up as their favorite celebrity. They will get the red carpet treatment with free limo rides and games.

On Friday, April 27, the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher will play host to the 60th Anniversary Pleasure Island Talent Show and Concert. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the finest local talent will be on display, followed by the sounds of the Laura McFayden Quartet.

On Saturday, April 28, the festivities come to a close with the 60th Anniversary Fishing Tournament at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier. Starting time has yet to be determined.

About Kure Beach

Kure Beach is located on the Cape Fear Coast, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This seaside town is a charming family-oriented community that offers vacationers a relaxed atmosphere with a variety of coastal activities nearby. The hub of Kure Beach is the 711-foot long Kure Beach Fishing Pier. A great spot for fishing, Kure Beach is the site of several annual tournaments. Kure Beach is a short drive from Fort Fisher, the largest earthen fortress of its kind in the South where visitors can tour the remains of the last major stronghold of the Confederacy. Also in close proximity is the North Carolina Aquarium, which features a 235,000-gallon saltwater tank and a 20,000 square foot conservatory, as well as live exhibits of sharks, sea turtles, alligators, and other native marine life. The combination of uncrowded beaches, casual restaurants and comfortable accommodations make Kure Beach a favorite for many vacationers.

More information is available online at http://www.visitkure.com.

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