:: 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