Shagging in the Street "Tribute to Carolina Shag" Mural Celebration

Schedule

Tue Apr 25 2023 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Location

100 N Lake Park Blvd | Carolina Beach, NC

Meet Mural Artist JEKS_NC, who installed CB Mural #16 "Tribute to Carolina Shag" and celebrate with beach music and dancing in the street.
About this Event

Join the CB Mural Project and help celebrate the installation of Mural Artist JEKS_NC's "Tribute to Carolina Shag" on Tuesday, April 25 from 4 pm-7 pm at 100 N Lake Park Blvd (Raleigh Alley). RAIN DATE is Wednesday, April 26 from 4 pm -7 pm.

We will have a DJ spinning Beach Music and a dance floor to show off all your best Shag moves. Meet Artist JEKS and pose in front of the new 25’ H x 52' L mural that shares the history of Shag dancing from the juke joints of Sea Breeze which influenced Malcom “Chicken” Hicks, who brought the freestyle dancing and his love of Rhythm & Blues to Carolina Beach Boardwalk and iconic Ocean Plaza.

Next door, The Dive will offer several $10 basket entrees and drink specials. Your ticket covers your entry to the Alley Party and includes 1 Miller Lite draft beer or house wine . There will be limited outdoor come & go seating for guests with wristbands. Over 21 please and ID's will be checked.

We will post other CB restaurant specials as they become available.

After Party from 7 pm- 10 pm at SeaWitch Tiki Bar, located at 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. SeaWitch will be spinning Beach Music to keep the celebration going. The SeaWitch is home to Mural #4 "Record Weekend" by Artist Sharon Dowell.

"Tribute to Carolina Shag" is fully sponsored by Donna & Rusty Hosaflook.

What about Parking?

It's the beach! CB Parking lots charge $5 per hour or $25 per day (Lots with no time restriction) from 9 am-8 pm. Private parking lots in CB charges vary.