INDEPENDENCE DAY - DOWNTOWN PALMETTO BAY

YOU'RE INVITED:

Independence Day in Palmetto Bay means having a blast with friends and family in the Village's Downtown District! Please join us July 4th, 5 - 9:30 p.m.for an evening of fun, food, and fireworks. See our Dos & Don'ts list below. Event highlights:

Free event, open to the public
Giant fireworks display
Live music by "The Fire Brigade"
Free "Fun Zone" for kids with mechanical rides
Sack race, 3-legged race, hot dog eating contests
"Around the World" Zumba Experience
Free American flags, pinwheels, hand-held fans
Beer-garden for adults
Food for purchase(vendor registration)

SPONSORS:

A booming call out to our generous sponsors: Corradino Group, Ludovici & Ludovici, Stantec, Under One Umbrella, Village of Pinecrest, and Waste Management. Get sponsorship details now. Special thanks to Regions Bank for providing the grand prize hot-dog eating contest -- a new bicycle.

LOCATION:

The center of festivities is the Village Hall complex at 9705 E. Hibiscus St., and all along Franjo Road, which will be closed to traffic. Fireworks launch from Palmetto Bay Park. Thousands of spectators will be in attendance, so plan to arrive early to get a parking spot, to enjoy the games and activities, and to stake out a perfect spot for your blanket and beach chairs -- enjoy the show!

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HAVE A SAFE AND PLEASANT INDEPENDENCE DAY

Do ride your bicycle or golf cart to the event
Do use a bicycle light, if riding (fireworks end at 9:30 p.m.)
Do consider parking you bike or golf cart in designated lots
Do consider public transportation or satellite parking
Do come early to secure a good parking spot
Do listen for lightning warnings and take cover if siren sounds
Do bring with a beach blanket and comfortable chairs
Do bring cash as all vendors may not accept credit/debit cards
Do support local businesses/vendors
Do tell all your friends and family
Don't bring your own grill or other open flame apparatus
Don't bring your own fireworks and firecrackers
Don't wear dark clothes if plan to walk or ride home
Don't worry about bringing beer/alcohol -- vendors are serving
Don't bring pets as they get agitated by crowds and/or fireworks
Don't forget sunscreen
Don't forget bug spray
Don't forget an umbrella if Mother Nature decides to make rain
Don't forget to clean up after yourself
Don't forget to pick up a free American flag, pinwheel, or fan

Contact Parks & Recreation, call 305-259-1234, or visit the Palmetto Bay website.