BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Weather permitting, South Palm Beach County will feature July 4th events — both during the day and at night. The following is a look at what is happening, when, and where.
CITY OF BOCA RATON
The City of Boca Raton’s Recreation Services Dept. will host a Fabulous Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4 at Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility (1000 NW Spanish River Blvd) starting at 5:30pm with a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9pm. Live music, amusement rides, kids’ craft, strolling entertainers (Captain America, Wonder Woman and stiltwalkers), Captain America: The First Avenger movie on the lawn, DJ and games, food trucks and vendors (for purchase). A spectacular fireworks show begins at 9pm.
PARKING
Free parking will be available nearby at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Complimentary shuttle service will begin at 5pm through the end of the event. Shared Ride Drop-Off is located at 4530 Technology Way. Please Note: Enter parking from Yamato Rd OR Spanish River Blvd. For the convenience and comfort of all trolley passengers, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE attendees with STROLLERS & WAGONS to take a “stroll” along the Liberty Trail walkway to the event. 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.
SUNSET COVE AMPHTHEATER
The annual July 4th Celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in South County Regional Park is set for Tuesday night. Free admission and parking. Expect bounce houses, food, and games. Lawn Chairs and blankets are welcome. Pets MUST be on leash per Palm Beach County ordinance. Gates open at 5:30. Fireworks start after dark.
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
The City of Delray Beach is set for its annual celebration Tuesday in the area of A1A and East Atlantic Avenue. There is a lot happening in Delray Beach! Here is the official announcement:
The City of Delray Beach is excited to be hosting the 4th of July Celebration again for 2023! It’s been a family-friendly event for over 50 years and draws 80,000 people to our Village by the Sea. The event starts at 5 pm with the 60’ flag raising ceremony, with an honor guard and the singing of the National Anthem. We invite the public to join us for this ceremony. Our celebration has something for everyone – contests, food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and games, non-stop entertainment, and so much more! The spectacular Zambelli Fireworks will start promptly at 9:00pm. The City of Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration will take place on East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Bridge to A1A.
(The streets close on Tuesday, July 4th from 12:00 pm – 11 pm – East Atlantic from the Intracoastal Bridge east to A1A, A1A from Thomas to Miramar.)
(*subject to change)
Event Schedule
8:00 AM – 4’s on 4th Volleyball Tournament
9:00 AM – Snorkeling Tours of the “Delray Wreck”: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm snorkel tours of the S.S. Inchulva (40 minute guided tour, 10 people max per tour). Meeting point is on the beach across from Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd. Registration is first come first serve.
5:00 PM – Flag Raising
5:30 PM – DJ Big Smile at the main stage, DJ SoNyce non-stop at the teen stage, frozen custard eating contest by BurgerFi.
6:00 PM – Cheeseburger eating contest by BurgerFi
7:00 PM – K-Luv and the United Funk Foundation at the main stage
7:45 PM – DJ Big Smile at the main stage
8:15 PM – K-Luv and the United Funk Foundation at the mainstage.
9:00 – Fireworks by Zambelli
