Elizabeth City
The Hot Cocoa Capital of the World

There’s nothing like the holidays to transform the Harbor of Hospitality® into
“The Hot Cocoa Capital of the World!”

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Join us from November 24, 2023 to January 7, 2024 for
Elizabeth City’s 3rd Annual Hot Cocoa Crawl!

To celebrate this timeless, holiday cup-of-joy, over 40 local businesses and organizations have united to create a trail of the yummiest hot cocoa treats and cocoa-inspired experiences for locals and visitors to sip and savor. From tradition-with-a-twist to chocolate-infused cocktails to hand-crafted cocoa-themed gifts — our community-wide Hot Cocoa Crawl has something to satisfy everyone from Scrooge to Santa.

This year, we have an extra special treat — our Hot Cocoa Capital Kickoff directly following Elizabeth City’s Annual Holiday Celebration & Grand Illumination, Friday, November 24 from 6pm – 8pm. Come for the official lighting of our downtown and stay for a complimentary cup of home-made cocoa, a musical extravaganza performed by local dancers and singers, family-friendly activities and more!

Along with the coziest mugs of chocolatey goodness, we’ve decked-out downtown and created a sleigh-full of local events — including our Annual Christmas parade, Lighted Boat Parade and more — to make your holidays in Elizabeth City extra special.