If you hadn't had enough Christmas fun on Saturday with the Manteo Christmas Parade and Town of Duck Yuletide Celebration you can always finish the day at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.  The aquarium is holding its annual Great White Fishmas onSaturday December 7th from 5:30 - 7:30

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The new event offers plenty of holidau fun for the entire family.  Lots of great things will be taking place like Reindeer games, cookie decorating, and even a chance to see a scuba diving Santa Claus.  Come out and enjoy some holiday fun at the NC Aquarium.  

The Great White Fishmas is being held from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Saturday December 7th.  For more information on what's happening visit their website, North Carolina Aquarium Holiday Events

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christmas_2012_430_400This Saturday December 7th marks the 3rd Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration.  Enjoy lots of great festive happenings from the lighting of the Crab Pot Christmas Tree to the arrival of Santa Claus on a Duck Fire Truck. Music will be performed by Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen.  They will be preforming hits from their holiday CD, I'd Like You for Christmas.  

After the performance many businesses in Duck will be opened late with special promotions, holiday tunes, and refreshments.  While your there you can also vote in the Duck Holiday Window Decoration Contest.  The contest is running until December 20th, so be sure to cast your vote early.

Get out and get your holiday spirit on, with the Town of Duck on Saturday December 7th.  The festivites on the…

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One of the highlights of the Christmas season on the Outer Banks is the usually still mild weather and plenty of good family fun during the entire month of December.  This Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th, are the annual Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade. 

Everything kicks off Friday night at 6pm with the Grand Illumination.  This takes place in front of the historic Manteo courthouse on Queen Elizabeth street.  Downtown Manteo transforms into a holiday production for all ages.  Many performances will be taking place from local performers including the Manteo and First Flight Choirs leading up to the appearance of Santa Claus.

Saturday morning activities kick-off at 10am with pre-parade festivities.  The Big Little Town Christmas…

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