:: Delray Beach- July Fourth Celebration

Where: Beach at A1A and Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sand Sculpting Contest on the beach, Patriotic Bicycle and Scooter Parade, live concerts, food, fireworks and more!

28:00 am-12:00 noon Sand Sculpting Contest presented by the Delray Beach Rotary Sunrise. 1 pm winners will be announced. Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue on the Beach. Registration Information, call 270-1380 ext 17.

10:00 am-10:00 pm The 30 x 60 ft. American Flag will be flown near the beach, weather permitting, flying high near the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue.

3:00 pm-Decorate Patriotic Bicycle and Scooter Parade, presented by City of Delray Beach to benefit the Delray Beach Rotary Noon time Atlantic Avenue at Veterans Park. Decorate your bikes and scooters come one down to the park fro judging. (decorations not provided this year)

3:00-9:00 pm FREE CONCERT- Get set for dancing on the beach! Children's activities along Atlantic Avenue.

4:00 pm Parade Patriotic Bike & Scooter Parade Route will be Veterans Park to A1A at the Marriott. Open to all ages. For registration information, call 279-1380 ext 17.

5:00 pm Winners announced and prizes awarded at the entertainment stage.

5:30-8:00 pm FREE CONCERT-Dance in the streets! Entertainment on our Delray Beach Parks & Recreation Department stage!

4:00-8:00 pm Delicious Food and Beverages, prepared by local restaurants at Atlantic Avenue and A1A.

8:30 pm First Fireworks Salute…30 minutes to show time.

8:45 pm A Red, White & Blue 8" Star Shell will let you know that show time is in fifteen minutes. Make sure your radios are set to Sunny 104.3 FM for the fireworks music simulcast.

8:50 pm Fireworks Celebration Introduction & Pledge of Allegiance to the giant American Flag with Mayor Woodie McDuffie.

9:00 pm Fireworks Display

:: Bonnet House Family Day

Where: 900 N. Birch Road in Ft. Lauderdale

Time: 10:00 AM

Discount Family Day at Bonnet House. 1/2 price admission for adults and free for children 12 and under.

:: Free Admission Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Where: Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152 Street, Miami, Florida, 33177 / 305-253-0063 | 888-608-7246

Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FREE Admission for everyone!
Tour our historic rail cars, enjoy a train ride* and visit our Model Display building. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy fresh popcorn,hot dogs and various snacks from our Museum Store.*
We have something for everyone!

*train rides and Museum Store items additional cost - not included with Free admission.
www.gcrm.org

:: Weekend BBQ Saturday & Sunday Poolside at the Il Lugano Hotel

Where: the Il Lugano Hotel, 3333 NE 32nd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Weekend BBQ Saturday & Sunday Noon to 3pm (weather permitting)
All items accompanied by Potato Salad or House Made Chips
Angus Beef Burger 10
Jumbo All Beef Hot Dogs 6
Chicken Sandwich 10
House Made Sweet or
Spicy Italian Sausage 9

Call 954-564-4400

http://www.illugano.com

:: Summer Reading Challenge

Where: Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152 Street, Miami, Florida, 33177 / 305-253-0063 | 888-608-7246

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Is your child entering 1st-4th grade this fall? Help him/her to improve and expand their reading skills by signing them up for our Summer Reading Challenge - in a real-life (air-conditioned) train car!

Beginning June 13th and running every Saturday and Sunday until August 2nd (excludes 4th of July weekend). Pre-registration required - sign up will continue through July 10th. Contact Lori at 305-253-0063 www.gcrm.org

:: Jupiter- July 4th at Abacoa Town Center

Where: Abacoa Town Center, 1200 Town Center Dr, Jupiter FL

Time: 4:00 PM

4:00 Carnival Amusements Open All American BBQ presented by JJ Mugg's 5-5:30 Bike Parade Registration by Oogles and Googles-Call (561) 625-0465 for advance registration 5:30 Bike Parade starts at Amphitheater Fountain Participants should dress in Best Patriotic Wear with prizes for most spirited bicycle and most patriotically dressed. 5:30 Apple Pie Eating Contest 6:00-9:00 Live Band on Amphitheater & Kids' activites including Potato Sack races, Uncle Sam dress-up relay, face painting and tattoos, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and more presented by Oogles and Googles! 7:00 Best Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam Costume 9:00 Live Band at Rooney's FIREWORKS AT ROGER DEAN STADIUM

:: W Palm Beach- Fourth on Flagler

Where: Downtown West Palm Beach

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

4th On FLAGLER 2009
Celebrate Independence Day in spectacular style! 4th on Flagler boasts the region's biggest and best 4th of July celebration and features three stages of non-stop entertainment, a kid's area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters' Splash and Dash, and a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Residents and visitors can enjoy the fireworks, food, concerts and much more along our City's stunning waterfront.4th on Flagler will be held on Saturday, July 4th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, with the National City Fireworks Show taking place at 9:00 p.m. This FREE event is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor's Office, Division of Community Events.
http://www.wpb.org/4th/

:: Boca Raton- Fabulous Fourth Celebration

Where: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Time: 6:00 PM

Put on your best red, white, and blue for a "Fabulous Fourth" and be the guests of the City of Boca Raton as it salutes Independence Day with stirring patriotic music, spectacular fireworks, and tasty food all to make your July Fourth the most festive of national holidays. The event will take place at the Florida Atlantic University campus, a half-mile east of the Glades Road I-95 exit, beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Sponsored by the City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University, Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, Sun-Sentinel, WRMF 97.9 FM, Florida Health and Chiropractic Medicine, and Aurora Nurses Home Health Care, the outdoor event gets underway at 6:00pm with various family activities and games at the Carnival Midway. The sounds of music begin with a stirring patriotic 6:30pm stage show, "Red, White & Blue Spectacular," presented by ZMC Entertainment. At 7:30pm, the Florida Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Kyle Prescott, will present a patriotic, hand-clapping musical tribute. At 9:00pm, a spectacular fireworks display will take place filling the skies with brilliant streams of color and lights. Traditional patriotic music will accompany the fireworks. No need to bring along the picnic basket, there will be plenty of food available for purchase. Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the day's festivities. Entrance to the event, event parking, and all performances are free of charge, although there may be optional purchases for food, various crafts, and to support fundraising efforts of local not-for-profit groups. Plenty of parking is available throughout the campus.

For the concern and safety of all, personal fireworks & sparklers, alcoholic beverages, open fires, and bringing along the family pet are absolutely prohibited.
www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us/specialevents

:: Boynton Beach- 4th of July Salute to Independence

Where: Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Free Admission - Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.
Live music - Spectacular Fireworks - Vendors On Site
Free Park & Ride from Bank of America, Federal Hwy. & Ocean Ave.
Please, NO pets or personal fireworks permitted!!
This event is presented by the Boynton Beach CRA
For more information please visit, www.boyntonbeachcra.com

:: Ft. Lauderdale- July 4 Fireworks Spectacular

Where: Off A1A and Las Olas Boulevard

Time: 9:00 PM

The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department invites you to celebrate America's Independence on Fort Lauderdale Beach. As the sun goes down, watch the sky light up with the City's annual fireworks show!

The following public parking lots are available for the Fourth of July Spectacular.

* R Lot (Sebastian Lot) - 3031 Sebastian Street
* E Lot (Las Olas Intracoastal Waterway Lot) - 201 S. Birch Road
* Oceanside Lot - 400 Seabreeze Boulevard (A1A)
* South Beach Lot - 700 Seabreeze Boulevard (A1A)
* E. Clay Shaw Bridge East/West Lots - 2150 & 1881 S.E. 17th Street (under the 17th Street Causeway)
* Bridgeside Square Garage - 3020 N.E. 32nd Avenue

For more information about the July 4th Spectacular, call the Special Events Hotline at (954) 828-5363. Parking Information