Island of Lights New Year's Eve Countdown and Drone Display
The countdown includes live music, a ball drop countdown, and drone fireworks shows at 8:00 PM and at midnight. Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation co-presents the event with Island of Lights.
Sources & data notes
Other sources: pleasureislandoflights.com, carolinabeach.com
Notes: Organizer's own Facebook event page (Carolina Beach Boardwalk) and flyer (Thursday Dec 31, 2026; shows at 8 PM and midnight; Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation) agree. The older organizer website text named the Kure Beach Pier and a 9 PM start; the newer Facebook event and flyer govern. Dec 31, 2026 is a Thursday.
Status: Verified · last checked 2026-10-18