South Florida’s Coolest July 4th Celebration is in Delray Beach
Vista BMW joins the City and Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative as presenting sponsor
(Delray Beach, FL – June 12, 2015) “Be HOT HERE at Delray Beach’s coolest event of the year, the July 4th Celebration,” says Stephanie Immelman, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative. “Located on A1A and Atlantic Avenue, this free event will feature back to back live music from Progression, a reggae band and Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band!”
Family activities at this year’s 4th of July celebration in Delray Beach will include the Kool 105.5 Splash Zone featuring an Air-mist tent and water games, a Kid’s Corner hosted by the Avenue Church & Sunflower Creative Arts with face painting, craft activities, sidewalk chalk and more. Adults can cool down at the Chill Lounge by Vista BMW or at the Beer Garden hosted by Burger Fi, Caffe Luna Rosa, and Boston’s on the Beach. There will also be a custard eating contest for kids and a burger eating contest for adults courtesy of Burger Fi.
New this year is the Patriotic Golf Cart Decorating contest hosted by Exhilaride Golf Cart Rentals. Attendees can vote for their favorite as they walk into the event. Golf carts will be lined up on Atlantic Avenue near Federal Highway.
July 4th celebrants are also encouraged to sign up for the sand sculpting contest hosted by the HOW Foundation and challenge their friends to a game of putt-putt at the Putt’n Around mini golf course. Countdown to the coolest fireworks show in South Florida with a Lip-Sync battle hosted by @TheZRock. Fireworks begin at 9 pm and launch from the North end of the beach and are simulcast by Wild 95.5.
Visitors can extend their stay in Delray Beach this July 4th Weekend by booking with Host Hotels: Marriott Delray Beach & Cranes Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas.
By 1 pm, portions of Atlantic Avenue east of the Intracoastal Waterway and portions of State Road A1A near Atlantic Avenue will be closed in preparation for the 3:30 pm flag-raising ceremony featuring representatives of the U.S. military.
Live entertainment on the main stage starts at 4pm and continues throughout the evening.
Of course, the highlight of the celebration is one of South Florida’s largest and longest fireworks shows, put on by Zambelli Fireworks and synchronized to music available on Wild 95.5.
The 20-25 minute show will feature more than 500 unique shells that are guaranteed to produce oohs and ahs from the crowd.
This year, the fireworks will be launched just north of the Delray Beach Marriott.
Delray Beach’s July 4th Schedule
+ 8 am to Noon – Sandcastle Contest on the beach hosted by the HOW Foundation of South Florida
+ 3:30 pm – Flag Raising Ceremony (Atlantic Ave and Venetian Drive)
+ 3:30 pm – Patriotic Golf Cart Decorating Contest hosted by Exhilaride Golf Cart Rentals
+ 3:30 to 9:30 pm – Bike2 The 4th – Bike Valet
+ 4 to 8 pm – The Kids Corner hosted by The Avenue Church & Sunflower Creative Arts
+ 4 to 8 pm – Kool 105.5 Splash Zone
+ 4 to 5:30 pm – Progression, a reggae band
+ 5:30 pm – Burger Fi Custard Eating Contest for kids
+ 5:45 to 6:15 pm – Burger Fi Burger Eating Contest for adults
+ 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band
+ 8:45 to 9 pm – Lip Sync Battle Countdown Show hosted by @TheZRock
+ 9 pm – FIREWORKS show launching from the north end of the beach
BIKE THE 4TH
Bike2 the 4th thanks to Human Powered Delray. “Leave your car at home and ride your bicycle to the event,” says Immelman. “Free Bicycle Valet Bike racks will be available at no charge and the Human Powered Delray staff will be there to watch bikes.”
PARKING
Handicap parking will be available at the north and south ends of the SR A1A closures near Vista Del Mar and Miramar Street on a first come, first served basis. Handicap vehicles must have placards and registration when approaching checkpoints. The public is urged to park in Downtown Delray Beach and take the Downtown Roundabout or walk to the beach.
For complete details, please visit www.JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com.
To find out more about what else Delray Beach has to offer this summer and to learn about hotel holiday specials, visit www.visitdelraybeach.org/hot and look for travel specials and packages.
Five Ways to Best Enjoy Delray Beach’s 4th of July Celebration
+ Bring a beach chair
+ Wear comfortable shoes
+ Bring sunblock
+ Park west of the Intracoastal Waterway
+ Stay hydrated
About the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative
The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC) is a partnership between the City of Delray Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. The DBMC’s mission is to attract people to the City, create a positive image and increase awareness of Delray Beach for a positive economic impact through Destination Marketing, marketing programs, special events and community collaboration. For more information, please contact DBMC at 561.274-0424 or visit www.VisitDelrayBeach.org