July 1st, 2011
Delray Beach, Florida, Fourth of July, Contests, Bike Parade, 60 Ft. Flag Raising, Free Shuttle, Music, Food…Grand Finale, Fireworks…Light’em Up Delray!!
Delray Beach is an expert in putting up events and taking them down in a blink of an eye. On this Fourth of July celebration I am sure they will be breezing by, as usual.
There is plenty to do; a packed week-end in Delray. The 4th of July being the top event.
Kick-Off on the 4th in Delray Beach will begin at 8:00 a.m., culminating in an amazing display of fireworks. More info? Call 561-279-1380, ext. 3.
Please remember to observe Firework Etiquette; respect, be considerate and pick up your trash.
For your info. please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/july-fourth-celebration for complete schedules.
The first thing to have in mind is that it will be crowded and that streets will be closed at 3 p.m.
For your convenience, there will be free shuttle available by Downtown Roundabout. For info. call 561-243-7012.
Some of the fun events of the day will be:
8 a.m. until Noon – Sand Sculpting Contest at Atlantic Avenue and A1A, On the Beach.
2 p.m. – Mary Gaines Bernard who is Donna Summer’s sister will sing the Nation Anthem while Mayor Woodie McDuffie hosts the flag raising ceremony. The flag is 30 x 60 ft. and will remain flying until about 10 p.m., weather permitting.
2 p.m. – Surfer’s Memorial – At the intersection of Atlantic Ave. and A1A. Join a procession of surfers as they make their way to the beach. The participants will paddle one at a time into the ocean and form a circle while a memorial service for fallen surfers begins. More info? Call 561-279-1380 ext. 17.
4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Local restaurants will have prepared delicious food and beverages at Atlantic Ave. & A1A.
4 p.m. Car as Art Show at the Great Lawn of the Old School Square in downtown Delray. Then, they will parade down Atlantic Ave. to the Seagate Hotel for a car show and evening’s fireworks. Website is www.carasart.org, or call 561-797-6770.
5:00 – 5:45 – Old Fashioned Family Games at Veterans Park, right there by the intra-coastal.
5:30 – 5:45 p.m. – The Patriotic Bike and Scooter Parade and Decorating Contest. Meet at Veteran’s Park at 802 NE 1st St. Win a new Bike. The parade will start at 5:45 until 6 p.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest at Atlantic Ave. and A1A.
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Hot Dog and 3 lb. Hamburger Eating Contest (in 15 minutes)
8:30 p.m. First Fireworks Salute…30 minutes to the show.
8:45 p.m. A Red, White & Blue Star Shell will let you know that the show will start in 15 minutes. The fireworks music simulcast will be on Sunny 104.3 FM.
8:50 p.m. Fireworks Celebration Intro. and Pledge of Allegiance to the giant American Flag with Mayor Woodie McDuffie.
9:00 The Fireworks will begin.
Music:
Bostons On the Beach will be hosting The Red White & Blues Festival starting Friday, July 1st.
Friday at 5:00 p.m. until closing
Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until closing
Monday from 1:00 p.m. until closing
Bostons is located right on A1A, one block south of the Mariott. at 40 S, Ocean Blvd. More info? Visit www.bostonbluesfest.com.
Johnny Browns always has music, as well They are located 301 East Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-243-9911. Website? www.jonniebrowns.com.
Friday, 7/1 – Orange Sunshine from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday, 7/12 – The R & B Band from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Note: If you decide that this is too much, then just enjoy many of the restaurants in downtown Delray……sipping a little “Mojito”, or something else, perhaps?
Happy Fourth, Delray….talk to you later….
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