4 must-see holiday events along the North Strand

INTRACOASTAL CHRISTMAS REGATTA

Where | Begins at Little River Inlet and goes south to Dock Holiday’s Marina

When | Nov. 25

Cost | Free to spectators; donations of a new toy

Contact | To enter Regatta, Susie Watson, 249-8888, list of viewing sites, www.christmasregatta.com/viewingsites.html

CALABASH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AND PARADE

Where | Callahan’s Gifts, 9973 Beach Drive, Calabash, N.C.

When | 6 p.m. Dec. 1

Cost | Free

Contact | 910-579- 6747

SHALLOTTE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Where | start at NC 130 and continue down Main Street

When | 10 a.m. Dec. 2

Cost | Free

Contact | Town of Shallotte, www.townofshallotte.org

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE

Where | Main Street, NMB

When | 5:30- 7 p.m. Dec. 2

Cost | Free

Contact | NMB Chamber, 281-2662

This story was originally published November 7, 2017 at 5:11 AM.