Past Event — Dec 31, 2008

Running of the Dragon

Dec
31

The Oriental Dragon comes out at 8pm and again at 11pm to run the waterfront at Oriental. Folks line the street with noisemakers and gather luck by touching the dragon.

Event Details

Dates, Location & Info

Date
Dec 31, 2008
Admission
Fee
Address
Hodges Street on Oriental's waterfront <br> PO Box 738<br>
Oriental, NC 28571
While You're in Oriental

More Upcoming Events

May
16
Arts on the Neuse
May
25
Oriental’s Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale
Jul
3–4
Croaker Festival and Fourth of July Parade
Jul
3–4
Croaker Festival
Oct
2–3
Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival
Nov
13–15
Oriental’s Spirit of Christmas
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Attractions in Oriental

A place to slow down.

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Deaton Yacht Service

Boatyard, service and repairs. Boat sales - new Hunters and used boats.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Down East Guide Service

Custom hunting and fishing adventures.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Mariner Realty, Inc.

Real Estate Agency

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Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty

Vacation Rentals.

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