UPDATE 4 p.m. — The City of Boca Raton announced a slight delay due to weather. Read the update here.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Fireworks and other celebrations are still on — or set to be on — in Boca Raton and Delray Beach Friday, despite what is expected to be a rainy day. While the National Weather Service says there’s a 90-percent chance of rain in South Palm Beach Coujnty for much of the day, all municipalities — City of Boca Raton, City of Delray Beach, and Palm Beach County — are moving forward with planned July 4th celebrations.
We covered those celebrations for the City of Boca Raton, the City of Delray Beach, and West Boca Raton earlier this week, but here’s a recap:
CITY OF BOCA RATON:
FREE Event
6:30PM – 9:30PM – Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 Spanish River Blvd.
It’s a FREE celebration along the water in Countess de Hoernle Park at the Fabulous Finale featuring live music and a 20-minute fireworks spectacular presented by the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.
Event Schedule
6:45pm – Performance by The Ryan Cooper Band
8:00pm – Performance by The Holidazed
9:15pm – Fireworks Spectacular
10:30pm – Trolley service ends
Parking
Free parking will be available nearby at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Shared Ride Drop-Off is located at 4530 Technology Way.
Please Note: Enter parking from Yamato Rd OR Spanish River Blvd. Only park in designated lots.
Liberty Trail and Trolley Service — (Don’t Ride If You Have Strollers Or Wagons).
From the BRIC parking area, it is a quick 5-7 minute walk to the event site. The route is filled with Independence Day themed trivia for your enjoyment. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE attendees with strollers or wagons to walk over to the park as trolley service is limited. Strollers/wagons take up at least one, if not two, spaces on the trolley, and all strollers MUST be collapsed prior to boarding. (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.
What To Bring?
Remember – bring your reusable water bottle! The City’s mobile water unit will supply free filtered water at the event. Blankets & lawn chairs are permitted.
What NOT To Bring?
Pets
Coolers
Sparklers / fireworks
Drones
Alcohol
Glass bottles of any kind
The Fabulous Fourth Celebration is presented by the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.
Traffic Notices
Expect congestion around Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Blvd. due to the Fabulous Fourth event from 5pm – 11pm. A1A will be closed at the Deerfield/Boca border from 7pm until the Deerfield Beach fireworks end. Read the full rundown of events from the City of Boca Raton right here.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
The City of Delray Beach is excited to be hosting the 4th of July Celebration again in 2025! It’s been a family-friendly event for over 50 years and draws over 20,000 people to our Village by the Sea. The event starts at 6 pm with the 60’ flag raising ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem. We invite the public to join us for this ceremony.
Our celebration has something for everyone –food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and games, non-stop entertainment with DJ SoNyce, live music from Absolute Queen, and so much more! The spectacular Zambelli Fireworks will start promptly at 9:00 pm. The City of Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration will take place on East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Bridge to A1A.
Where: East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach, FL 33483
When: Friday, July 4, 2025
Food/Beverages: Food offerings include pizza, seafood, conch, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, coconut bar, tacos, French fries, empanadas, arepas, pastries, cookies, acai bowls, ice creams, Italian ices, kettle corn, mini donuts, smoothies, milkshakes, soft drinks, and water. *Subject to change
Activities: Live Entertainment featuring Absolute Queen, DJ SoNyce, Digital Vibez, NeNe Gemini, Arts and Crafts, Photo Booth, Glitter Tattoos, Face Painting, Giant Games, Sunglass bar, Coloring wall, Roaming Photos, Toddler Soft Play, Free Cotton Candy, 4s on the 4th Volleyball Tournament, Stilt Walkers, Beer garden, snorkel tour and much more! *Subject to change
Morning Schedule of Events: 8 am – 12 pm 4s on the 4th – Beach Volleyball Tournament. 9 am Snorkel Tour. S.S. Inchulva.
Evening Schedule of Events: 6 pm – 6:30 pm 60’ Flag Raising Ceremony at E. Atlantic and Gleason St
6:30 pm – 8:45 pm Non-stop Music with Digital Vibez (E. Atlantic near East Rd). 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Absolute Queen (Main Stage). 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm DJ SoNyce with NeNe Gemini (Main Stage). 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Absolute Queen (Main Stage). 8:45 pm – 9 pm DJ SoNyce with NeNe Gemini (Main Stage).
9 pm Fireworks show by Zambelli
*Subject to change
WEST BOCA RATON
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend the 4th of July Celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Enjoy a fireworks show & concert featuring Giaco Pop Rock playing Pop and Rock Top 40 Hits. Other activities include a variety of bounce houses, games, recreational activities and more for all ages. Food trucks offering concessions and beverages will also be available onsite. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. For more information, visit the event page at www.pbcamphitheaters.com.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025.
Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Performance starts 7:00 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33498.
Fee: FREE (admission and parking)
Sunset Cove Amphitheater is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 20405 Amphitheater Circle in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park.
