- July 7, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — This was the second year in a row that traditional North Carolina 4th of July Festival activities did not happen in the City of Southport, with many events moved to nearby Oak Island.
Southport still participated in some activities, but events like the big fireworks show were moved to Oak Island.
The decision was made several months ago before COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Oak Island businesses, like Tropical Treats, say they felt the change in plans boosted the number of customers both at their brick-and-mortar location and the ice cream carts they operate on the beach.
In addition to ice cream, the store sells summer treats like italian ice, fudge, coffee, and more.
“There was a lot more business, the fireworks here were great, right after the fireworks we got really busy and we stayed open later than normal,” said Tropical Treats worker Cathi Nieto. “We just love it, we love the people…
