Happy 250th! Photos from Flagler Beach's July 4 parade

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With the pier construction as a backdrop, residents lined the streets for the annual July 4 parade, in Flagler Beach, organized by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach.

The following floats won awards from the club:

Best Spirit: Flagler Palm Coast High School Athletics  

Best Walking Display: Flagler Republican Executive Committee and Aaron Baker  

Best Float: Seawolf Privateers  

Judge’s Choice: Phuncoast Parrot Heads


The festivities continue with Fireworks Over the Runways. The following information was provided by the City of Palm Coast:

Public entry opens at 5 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature a wide variety of food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities, and live entertainment on the main stage.

Local dignitaries and elected officials will deliver a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:30 p.m., following a performance of the National Anthem. At 7:00 p.m., spectators can cheer on contestants in the first-ever United Flagler Fourth Hot Dog Eating Competition, presented by Hot Diggity Dogs & Shakes, as local leaders and community personalities compete for the coveted title of “Top Dog.”  

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of entertainment leading to a spectacular fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, this year’s event will feature a thrilling warbird showcase at the airport from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., leading up to the fireworks finale. For the first time ever at United Flagler Fourth, historic military aircraft will take to the skies in a high-energy aerial showcase honoring the legacy, courage, and spirit of America. 

Guest parking for Fireworks Over the Runways, including accessible spaces, will be located at the rear (south side) of the airport and is accessible only via Fin Way off South Belle Terre Boulevard. This will be the sole entrance for the event. There will be no access to the front of the airport and no parking available at Flagler Palm Coast High School.

Airport Road and Bulldog Drive will be closed to traffic at 5:00 p.m. Parking along South Belle Terre Boulevard is strictly prohibited; all guests must use designated parking areas on Fin Way.

Admission, parking, and participation in all United Flagler Fourth events are free of charge. Glass containers, fireworks, and pets are not permitted. The airport will remain operational throughout the day, with a temporary closure during the fireworks display.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, along with Palm Coast Public Works and Flagler County Assist volunteers, will manage traffic control, pedestrian crossings, and parking operations. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

 

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