Crowds flock to Carolina Beach to kick off summer

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — People flocked to Carolina Beach to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday today.

The beach was packed this afternoon as people celebrated with a day off from work.

Beach goers enjoyed cooling down in the ocean waves, catching up with a good book and spending time with friends and family.

The Town of Carolina Beach saw a busy weekend as people came to celebrate the unofficial start of summer.