July 3rd, 2010

Delray Beach, Florida, Palm Beach County, Village by the Sea, South Florida, July Fourth Celebration

DELRAY BEACH – JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION

Celebrate your All-American spirit in this Village by the Sea with a day on the beach and a wide range of entertainment from morning til’ night!!!!

Sand sculpture contest, parades, live entertainment, music, food and a spectacular fireworks display.

Location?  Intersection of A1A and Atlantic Ave.

Schedule of Events:

8 a.m. until 12 Noon – Sand sculpting

10 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony for 30′ x 60′ American flag near the beach

3:15 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest

3:45 p.m. – 3-Pound Burger Eating Contest

4:00 p.m. – Registration and decoration time for entries in the Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade.  Gather at Veterans Park (Atlantic Ave. and the Intracoastal)

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Food and beverages provided by local restaurants at Atlantic Ave. and A1A.

4:45 p.m. – Patriotic Bike & Scooter Parage begins at Veterans Park and continues on Atlantic Ave. to the Marriott Hotel on the Beach.

5:00 p.m. – Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest begins on the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Free concert at the entertainment stage at A1A and Atlantic Ave.

8:30 p.m. – First fireworks salute signaling that the show will begin in 30 minutes.

8:45 p.m. – Red, White & Blue Star Shell will be launched to announce that the show will begin in 15 minutes.  Time to set your radio to Sunny 104.3 FM for the fireworks music simulcast.

8:50 p.m. – Fireworks celebration introduction and Pledge of Allegiance led by Delray Mayor Woodie McDuffie.

9:00 p.m. – Spectacular Grucci Fireworks Celebration begins!!!

For more information, downloads of all contests and July coupons, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/july-fourth-celebration.

Happy 4th of July to all…..

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