Boca Raton Revamps July 4th Celebration, Major Event Just Days Away

BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Big changes are coming to Boca Raton’s Annual July 4th celebration, and we have a preview into what you can expect this year. BocaNewsNow.com always provides a list of what’s happening and where — and this year is no different. But Boca’s new approach to July 4th merits an early look at what you can expect next week. Here’s what the city is planning:

City Of Boca Raton July 4th Celebration:

This year’s Fabulous Fourth event is ALL NEW and features FOUR family-friendly events to participate in all day and night.

FIRECRACKER 5K
7am | Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd
Spark your Independence Day celebrations with a certified 5K on the campus of our community partner, Florida Atlantic.
Register Online
Registration Fee: $30
Registration includes finisher medal, shirt, and post-race event snacks (for first 400 registrants).

LIBERTY CUP RACQUET TOURNAMENT
9am | Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd
Battle for the inaugural Liberty Cup in this round-robin bracket style Pickleball and Tennis Tournament. Spots are limited, sign up today. Divisions are determined by skill level.
Pickleball Level 2.5-3.0 – SOLD OUT
Pickleball Level 3.5-4.0 – SOLD OUT
Tennis Level 3.0-3.49 – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
Tennis Level 3.5-4.0 – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Registration Fee: $20
Registration includes a participant shirt (shirt sizes are limited). Winners will receive a Liberty Cup trophy.

BLOCK PARTY
1pm – 4pm | Sugar Sand Park, 300 Military Trail
Join us for a FREE fabulous Block Party at the award-winning Sugar Sand Park featuring activities for all ages.
Kids crafts (while supplies last)
DJ
Yard Games
Food trucks and vendors (for purchase)

FABULOUS FINALE
7pm – 9:30pm | Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 Spanish River Blvd
Celebrate along the water in Countess de Hoernle Park. The FREE Fabulous Finale features live music, food trucks and vendors (for purchase) and a 20-minute fireworks spectacular presented by the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.

Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Stage
7:15pm | Opening Act, Kazual (R&B, pop, and top-40)
8:05pm | The Samantha Russell Band (high-energy rock/pop)
9:10pm | Spectacular fireworks show

WHERE TO PARK AND HOW TO GET AROUND

Parking for the Firecracker 5K, the Block Party and Liberty Cup Racquet Tournament can be found in the public parking lots at each location.

For the Fabulous Finale, please note the following parking information: Free parking will be available nearby at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Shared Ride Drop-Off is located at 4530 Technology Way.

Getting There: Enter from Yamato Road OR Spanish River Blvd.

Liberty Trail and Trolley Service
From the BRIC parking area, it is a 5–7-minute walk to the event with Independence Day themed trivia along the way.
Attendees with strollers/wagons are ENCOURAGED to walk to the park. Strollers/wagons take up at least one or two spaces on the trolley, and all strollers MUST be collapsed. (Meaning…you have to empty all the contents to fold).
Limited complimentary shuttle service will begin at 6:45pm through the end of the event. No parking permitted at the park. Limited handicap parking spaces available close to each shuttle stop.

Bicyclists Bike racks available at the Spanish River Library. Wear reflective clothing and add reflective material to your bike for safety.