Last Updated: June 26, 4:30 p.m.
Flagler County Government and the Cities of Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, and Bunnell invite all Flagler County residents and visitors to the United Flagler 4th Community Celebration on Thursday, July 4.
The day’s festivities begin with the cherished Stars and Stripes parade in the morning, presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach. The parade will follow its traditional route from North 6th Street to South 6th Street along A1A in Flagler Beach.
Following the parade, residents and visitors can enjoy the beach while indulging in the music and entertainment provided by DJ Vern of SURF 97.3 FM at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach. Day-long activities there include including hula hoops, corn hole toss, limbo, and a Kona Ice brain-freeze contest.
The highlight of the day will be the Fireworks Over the Runways, hosted at the Flagler Executive Airport off of Fin Way in Palm Coast. The entire community is welcome to attend, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The fireworks display begins at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks are a $19,500 production of Master Pyro Displays of Jacksonville. It will consist of 3,307 shells, more than 3,000 of them in the 3-inch or smaller range, with 149 4-inch shells, 100 5-inch shells, six 18-inch shells, and four shells 8 inches or larger. The show is slated for 15 to 16 minutes.
For attendees of the fireworks show, please take note of a change in location this year.
Guest parking, including handicapped parking, will be situated on the south side (back of the airport), accessible via Fin Way off South Belle Terre Boulevard. This will be the sole event location this year. There will be no access to the front of the airport and no parking at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
A variety of vendors, including food vendors, a beer garden, kids’ activities, and more, will be available. A main stage featuring a DJ will maintain an energetic atmosphere, and at 7:00 p.m., local dignitaries and elected officials will recite the Declaration of Independence. The Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard will present the nation’s colors, and the talented Melanie DiMartino will grace us with her rendition of the National Anthem. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Portable restroom facilities and a handwashing station will also be provided.
It’s a free event all around, including parking. Glass bottles are strictly prohibited. The airport will remain operational throughout the day, with a temporary closure during the fireworks show. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Palm Coast Public Works Department and Flagler County Assist volunteers, will oversee traffic control, crosswalks, and parking. Carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure the accommodation of as many guests as possible.
Save the date and join us for a day filled with fun, entertainment, and patriotic celebration! All event information will be available at UnitedFlagler4th.com. Stay updated with the latest news and information through various digital communication channels:
Joe D says
Maybe once the Flagler Peer is complete, the County can ROTATE the celebration every year, rather than spend the money to have a separate July 4 program at EACH jurisdiction….that way EVERYONE gets a chance to have their holiday
Randy says
That airport will be so crowded. It’ll be a real zoo! It makes me mad these real estate agents keep advertising palm coast as a small town! It’s over 150,000 people. It is so hard to drive through all the traffic anymore here it’s ridiculous, not even to mention all the building and destruction going on .
Brian says
Peer?
Steve says
Gotta already make three circles & park a block away to patronize my fav FB coffee shop or even the taco shop- on a Tuesday.
Then palm coast closes the highschool parking and thinks getting your car stuck in the only open parking field (that is half mud) should be part of the 4th festivities?
Think I’ll just sit on my roof and watch the neighbors display from a few streets over and wait till fireworks return to the beach.
Greg says
Wow what a train wreck event! So much traffic! You cant have 50,000 people one way in one way out! This town is way too big yo have events like this
Roy says
Flagler County Assist helps with all the traffic throughout the parade and the fireworks. They all volunteer their time under the guidance of Bob Pickering. The amount of abuse they take from angry drivers is a travesty. They don’t lay out nor have any input in the traffic plan but I guarantee every one of them suffered verbal abuse last night. Hats off to all of them. Great Job.
Eric says
I get everyone has a right to their opinion, but its absolutely crazy to me how much people bitch and complain about any/everything. Its like they just roll out of bed and see how much negativity they can spread.
Valerie Waine says
Kudos to a group of officials and well organized volunteers who made United Flagler 4th events successful. Major events generate heavy traffic. If people are unable to understand this, show respect and patience, they should not attend.
The Voice Of Reason says
Roy,
Please retire and close the flight school airport.