City Of Boca Raton Issues Advisory For Parking, Traffic.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The City of Boca Raton is warning motorists that traffic may be an issue Thursday night for the Fabulous Fourth celebration. Here’s what to know:
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:
Parking 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.
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
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.)
We appreciate your understanding and consideration to help make the trolley transfers as smooth as possible.
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.
