- December 5, 2025
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Feedback The Band entertains the crowd. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Chillula play to the crowd. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Vendors were well attended. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The rain cleared early, and there was plenty to do. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Kona Ice keeps the crowds cool. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Bounce houses were available for free for the kids. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Kids enjoy the bounce houses. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Dr. Keith Blankenship, April Blankenship, Susan Barron, Yvonne Landes and April Barry of Orthodontic Specialists of Palm Coast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Chillula entertains the crowd. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Sweet Shelia serves up sweet treats for the crowds. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Stephanie Schwartz, Patty Sparling and Ramon, at Ramon's Kitchen. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Cathy Heighter, founder of Remembering Heroes, lost her son in the Iraq War. Shown here with Executive Director Stephen Swarner. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Gary Yeoman's Lincoln had a booth on site, staffed by Zach Bearse, Adrienne Kane and Cathy Strong. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Joseph Santero and Claudia Martinez. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Leann Pennington, candidate for Flagler County Commission District 4, with Shannon Rambow and Nick DeSantis. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
St. Claire Dennie and Conservative Florida PC Chair Jearlyn "Pastor J" Dennie. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Amber Mulvenna, Alyssa Sottung and Stacey Wheeler. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
County Commission candidate Denise Calderwood with Cathy Wolfe, Amy Stowe and Bob Gamblain. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Billy Damon celebrates Independence Day, 2022. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Feedback The Band entertains the crowd. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
County Commissioner Greg Hansen addresses the crowd between live music sets. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
House Speaker-designate Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) and Flagler County Commissioner Gregory Hansen. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
House Speaker-designate Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast), Flagler County Commissioner Gregory Hansen, Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin and County Commissioner Joe Mullins. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The Fire Department Color Guard presents the colors. Brandon Davis, Gabriel Bertola, Deivys Crispino, Tim Wisey and Patrick Juliano. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fire Department Color Guard presents the colors. Brandon Davis, Gabriel Bertola, Deivys Crispino, Tim Wisey and Patrick Juliano. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Invited guests read the Declaration of Independence. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Mayor David Alfin and a proud father watches his daughter sing the national anthem. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Early rain did not dampen spirits at the event. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fireworks over the Runways. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Old Glory Service Dogs. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
FCSO deputies on patrol. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The airport provided local entertainment. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
City of Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin and Florida House Speaker-designate Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast). Photo by Danny Broadhurst
After a rainy afternoon, the skies cleared on July 3 in plenty of time for a large crowd to celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, speeches and a fireworks display at the Flagler Executive Airport.
Afternoon festivities at the Fireworks over the Runways event included performances by Chillula and Feedback the Band. An Independence Day ceremony followed at 7 p.m.
The Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard conducted a presentation of the colors, and city of Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin and local and state dignitaries read aloud from the Declaration of Independence.
The 9 p.m. fireworks show featured more than 1,000 shells.
Fireworks over the Runways was collaboration between the airport, the city of Palm Coast, the Flagler County government and Flagler Broadcasting.
