Festival · Cultural Event
Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral
A lively New Orleans-style jazz funeral procession to mark the end of summer in Kure Beach.
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
7:00 PM (America/New_York)
Ocean Front Park and Pavilion
Kure Beach , North Carolina
Celebrate the transition of seasons with the annual Farewell Summer Jazz Funeral in Kure Beach. This unique community event features a vibrant New Orleans-style jazz band leading a procession of mourners and a casket through the town to Ocean Front Park and Pavilion. It is a lighthearted, musical way to bid farewell to the summer months, bringing residents and visitors together for an evening of music, tradition, and community spirit by the Atlantic Ocean.
What to Expect
A lively, musical procession with a jazz band, celebrating the end of the summer season.
Who Should Attend
- Music lovers
- Families
- Local residents
- Tourists
- Jazz enthusiasts
Agenda Overview
The event takes place on the evening of October 2, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
Venue & Address
Organizer
Town of Kure Beach · Government
The municipal government of Kure Beach, North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a jazz funeral?
It is a traditional New Orleans-style procession featuring a jazz band.
When is the event?
October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Where does it take place?
Ocean Front Park and Pavilion, Kure Beach, NC.
Is there a cost?
It is a public event hosted by the Town of Kure Beach.
Why is it held?
To mourn the passing of summer in a fun, musical way.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, it is a community-oriented event.
Tags
Jazz
Festival
Kure Beach
Summer
Music
Community
Summary
An annual New Orleans-style jazz funeral procession marking the end of summer in Kure Beach.
Highlights
- New Orleans-style jazz band
- Procession through town
- Ocean Front Park venue
- Community tradition
- Live music
- Unique cultural experience
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