It may be hot in South Florida in July, but when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, there’s no place cooler to be than Delray Beach, all topped off by South Florida’s hottest fireworks finale.
“Falling on a Friday this year, the July Fourth celebration is a great way to kick off a holiday weekend, with something going on for just about everyone.
A family tradition that has been taking place for decades, Delray Beach’s Fourth of July festivities include a sand-sculpting contest on the beach that begins at 8 a.m. followed by an afternoon packed with entertainment as well as food and merchandise vendors – all culminating in what is regarded as the best fireworks display in all of South Florida.
“Our Fourth of July celebration is one more way for us to showcase all that Delray Beach has to offer,” Immelman said. “Many of our downtown shops and restaurants, especially those east of the Intracoastal Waterway, are open during the holiday and all of our hotels offer special holiday weekend packages.”
This year, the annual sand-sculpting contest will again be complemented with a large-scale sand sculpture from Team Sandtastic, a professional sand-sculpting group known for amazing works.
By 2 p.m., 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 p.m. flag-raising ceremony featuring representatives of the U.S. military.
Also on hand for both kids and adults will be a mini-golf course from Putt’n Around along with several beach activities, plus the Kid’s Splash Zone, which promises to be the patriotic holiday’s biggest cool down event at $3 each or $15 for an all-day pass.
To help visitors stay comfortable, this year’s celebration will include a “cool down” tent, complete with misters to help beat the heat. For those who want to cool down with a cool drink, Boston’s, Caffe Luna Rosa and Burger Fi are teaming up to create a beachside beer garden.