Wellington invites the community to attend its Annual 4th of July Celebration. Start your day off with games and activities at the Wellington Aquatics Complex, and then get to Village Park for a FREE family 4th of July Celebration culminating in a spectacular fireworks display!
Patriotic Pool Party
The fun kicks off with a Patriotic Pool Party at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Boulevard). The pool will be open to the public from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and games and activities will be scheduled on the hour, between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Admission is free for children ages two and under; $3 for juniors, ages three to 17; $5 for adults, ages 18 to 54; and $2 for seniors, ages 55 and older.
4th of July Celebration
Later in the day, get dressed in your favorite red, white, and blue attire and join us at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) for Wellington’s Annual 4th of July Celebration!
From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy free family fun and activities, including bingo, bounce houses and inflatables, crazy games, entertainers, face painting, a petting zoo, a wall climb, and more! Visit with a variety of on-site vendors and give the gift of life by donating blood at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus ®. Approximately 20 food trucks will be available with food and beverages for purchase.
Throughout the event enjoy live music by Southern Blood, a “Salute to American Southern Rock”, as well as local fan favorite 56 Ace, playing a unique fusion of country, rock, and dance music mixed with infectious grooves to keep you movin’ and groovin’.
New this year! – Have some high-flying fun on the Aerial Trapeze with the guidance of Aerial Trapeze Academy’s experienced circus arts professionals. Participation is open to attendees ages 4 and up (waiver required), on a first come, first served basis.
The trapeze will not be available during the band intermission, at which point Aerial Trapeze Academy’s trapeze artists will put on a captivating performance that you won’t want to miss!
Fireworks, 9:15 p.m.
At 9:15 p.m., turn your eyes to the skies beyond the stage and prepare for a Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Zambelli Fireworks International. Visible from miles around, the spectacular display will last approximately 20 minutes.
The music accompanying the show will be broadcast on 88.7 FM for those watching from their vehicles and areas within the immediate vicinity of Village Park.
Free Shuttle
On-site parking is limited. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of our free shuttle service, available from the Palm Tran Bus Stop near Macy’s at The Mall at Wellington Green. Shuttles begin running at 5:30 p.m. Please note that shuttles do not run while the fireworks show is in progress.
Wellington would like to thank our featured sponsor, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, and the following sponsors for being a part of this special community celebration.
- Everglades Equipment Group – Aerial Trapeze
- JupiterBounce.com – Inclusive Inflatable
- State Farm Agent, Lily Vasconcelos – Stage
- The Mall at Wellington Green – Shuttle
- The Villas at Tuttle Royal – Crazy Games
- Wellington Regional Medical Center – Bounce Houses
To learn more about this event, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/July4th or call 561-791-4005. For information on additional events coming up in Wellington, visit wellingtonfl.gov/Events.