Join in a Bald Head Island tradition and be a part of the largest beach party each month when the full moon rises out of the Atlantic Ocean. This month’s Howl Party will be held on Thursday, February 24Ā 2024, (The“Snow Moon”). At a full Moon,Ā the Moon is located on the oppositeĀ side of the Earth to the Sun, so the face of the Moon facing towards the Earth will be entirely illuminated by the Sunās rays. Look for the Moon to riseĀ from the northeastern horizon aroundĀ sunset that evening.
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An Island tradition since January 2011, the Maritime Market hosts the Island’s largest beach party each month when the full moon rises out of the Atlantic Ocean. The “Howl” party (as it’s called by the locals) happens on East Beach (Access 39) and attendees BYOB and bring appetizers to share.
The āHowlā party happens when the Moon rises and the entire group breaks into a collective āhowl!ā around a blazing bonfire.
We’ll have the bonfire blazing (weather permitting) and Peter (the piper) will be playing the ancient Celtic melodies on his bagpipes just as the moon breaks the surface of the Atlantic. Chef Marc serves a huge pot of soup for all to enjoy. Ā
The event is free and open to all.