Ready For Fireworks and Fun Around The Sunshine State?
We love Fourth of July whether here in South Florida or up in Columbus, Ohio ( yup we are Buckeyes).
From fireworks, parades, cookouts, beach picnics, boating, dining out, fun runs decorating, roadtripping and sandcastle contests there is plenty to do in 2024…YAY!!!
Take a scroll through the blog for the latest on Boca Raton news and events for the holiday, with tons of inspo to celebrate July 4th plus links to some of my favorite local and national bloggers who have some great ideas on celebrating Independence Day!
We always have sparklers ready, the Captain typically has fresh mahi or snapper to grill and some of his famous smoked fish dip too!
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Pets and The Fourth
Our pets can get very anxious from all of the loud booms and bright lights happening throughout the week ramping up the the July Fourth holiday.
Plan ahead to keep your pet safe, comfortable and stress free if possible with some tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association that can help you prep and keep your animals safe.
Fireworks and Events
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Delray Beach
Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration
Event: Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration
Where: East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach, FL 33444
When: July 4, 2024, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
The City of Delray Beach is excited to be hosting the 4th of July Celebration again for 2024! 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 6pm 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 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
Schedule TBD
Other Activities
Food vendors and trucks, merchandise vendors, and more.
Getting Around
Parking – The public is urged to park west of the Intracoastal Bridge. There are plenty of parking lots around the city. To find the closest one, visit our Parking page.
Tri-Rail – Runs a Holiday schedule. Call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) for more info.
Bike – Ride your bike! Bike valet available.
FreeBee – Free rides through the FreeBee app anywhere in the downtown area. More Info
Contact Information
For more information, please call (561) 243-7250 option 3 or email Danielle Beardsley BeardsleyD@mydelraybeach.com
West Palm Beach
Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 6–10 p.m. on the West Palm Beach Waterfront along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street, with the fireworks show starting at approximately 9:09 p.m.
Save the date for South Florida’s largest, FREE outdoor Annual Independence Day Celebration! This event will be the City’s 36th Annual Celebration, and it will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a Military Honor Ceremony, family activities, roving entertainment (such as stilt walkers), food and refreshments for purchase, and a spectacular 18-minute fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Viewers can also join the celebration remotely by tuning into a special show: WBPF 25 Special: 4th on Flagler LIVE Fireworks – from 9-9:30 p.m. For the full entertainment schedule, >CLICK HERE<
Pompano Beach
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Parking at the Pier Parking Garage will be $20, CASH ONLY!
Please take a look below for the FAQs. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome; however, personal fireworks, glass containers, alcohol, personal drones and pets are prohibited. The Fisher Family Pier will be closed Thursday, July 4 and will reopen regular hours on Friday, July 5.
Available parking is located at the end of Atlantic Blvd and A1A. Both street parking and the pier garage are also available. Starting at 8:45 p.m., eastbound vehicular traffic going on to the barrier island will be shut down for the duration of the fireworks show. They will reopen once the fireworks have ended. Pedestrians will still have access to walk across the bridge the entire day and night.
Florida Keys Celebrations
Planning a trip to the fabulous Florida Keys? Check out the events happening there here at this link Florida Keys July 4th Events.
Enjoy some of the suggestion we have for things to do and places to go – 25 Things To Do In The Florida Keys.
Florida Travel
Thinking of jumping in the car and doing a July 4th vacation or even a staycation…then check out some road trip ideas for you around the “Sunshine State” that you may want to consider and hotels and lodging ideas for you!
Discover Daycations In Your Own Backyard
More Forth of July Events
Check out some of my favorite Florida bloggers and publications for events, ideas, fashion and food!
Fort Lauderdale on The Cheap – July Fourth Fireworks & Festivities
Florida Travel + Life – Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Florida
Ocean Drive Magazine – Miami Events
We wish you a very happy Fourth of July and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to see some of our holiday celebrations!
Information we provide should be directly verified by readers, is subject to change, provided only as a courtesy and please remember to contact the event coordinators directly for information, times and any questions you may have before you go. Event info is compiled from city and county websites.
About Michele BellisariMichele Bellisari is the founder of #SoooBoca® Lifestyle & Media based in Boca Raton and a Realtor with Real Broker. If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Boca Raton and any of the surrounding cities let her help you out! Thinking of purchasing a vacation home? Michele blogs, vlogs, posts and shares all things Boca Raton, South Florida & Beyond from events, people, food, travel, home decor, fashion, beauty and real estate! You can find more at www.soooboca.com and on all the socials @soooboca. Information in this post should be verified with your accountant, attorney and or financial planner as well as the state of Florida. Information in posts should be verified independently. Information deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
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Love having all of this info in one place. Great job of compiling all of this!
Thanks sooo much Rosemary! Happy Fourth of July to you!
What a fun and informative post! Thank you and I pinned it to my travel board! Thank you
Michele,
Thanks for the update on the 4th of July happenings in and around Boca Raton.
I am passing your post along to friends and family in the area!
Rosemary