Celebrate 2011 July 4th in Flagler Beach with Fireworks

Fireworks, Floats, Flip Flops, Food and Fun on July 4th, 2011 in Flagler Beach: Get the whole family, bring your shades and get some quality sunscreen and come to Flagler Beach on Monday, July 4 for one of the most popular Independence Day celebrations in Flagler County and Central and Northern Florida.

Sponsored by the Politis Law Firm and hosted by the Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce, this one-day celebration starts at 9 a.m. with fun scheduled throughout the day. Visitors will line the streets that morning in anticipation of a parade celebrating “the Good Ole Summer Time” (hosted by Flagler Beach Rotary), followed by our Second Annual “Cornhole” competition, as well as watermelon and hot dog eating contests.

At dusk, claim your space to watch a magnificent fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean.

Last year over 25,000 people joined this beachside holiday tradition. This year in 2011, and there are even more reasons to be there:

10 a.m. Independence Day

11 a.m. “Cornhole” Competition

12 p.m. Watermelon Eatin’ Contest

1 p.m. Tiny Tiki/Lil’ Kahuna Event

2 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Competition sponsored by Chi Dog

3 p.m. Battle of the Bands

9:15 p.m. Fireworks display

The Third Annual Tiny Tiki & Lil’ Kahuna Event for three to five year olds will take center stage in Veterans Park starting at 1 p.m. Watch some of the cutest kids you’ve ever seen dance the hula, share a favorite “surf move” or otherwise entertain while building self esteem and confidence. Every kid is a winner and will receive a goody bag for participating. (Please note advanced registration is necessary. Click here for the application before the June 20 deadline.)

Like live music? Battle of the Bands, will feature six local bands in a competition for bragging rights and cash prizes. The music starts at 3 p.m.

Advance registration forms for vendors, contests and events can be picked up at the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, or downloaded at flaglerchamber.org.


Source: Flagler Chamber news release

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Palm Coast's July 4 Fireworks a Tremendous Success!

There was controversy...  Officials and Folks in Flagler Beach didn't like the idea that Palm Coast got in on "their" traditional fireworks displays this year.

There were challenges... City of Palm Coast surprised the folks by passing on the sponsorship due to budget concerns.  It was a last minute arrangement, only 30 days to promote, could the organizers get the word out? Would the event fail?

There were questions...  It was a stormy weekend, was there weather going to cooperate?  Would Palm Coasters and visitors show up?

But, they came... Thousands upon thousands have come.  People not only filled up the City Park, but occupied every parking space, and every piece of green as far as the new Epic Theater, the Imagine School, and the Flagler Palm Coast High School.  They tailgated, set up their lawn chairs, picnicked, shot their own fireworks, listen to music...

The Inaugural Palm Coast Tailgate Party and Fireworks were a tremendous success.  Championed by David Ayres of WNZF Radio Station, the Rotary Club of Flagler County jumped in and organized the event.  WNZF, the Palm Coast Observer, Palm Coast Ford Dealership and many others chipped in. 

Here's a 4-minute video with the complete experience from the Inaugural Palm Coast Fireworks:



Kudos to Palm Coast's Rotary Club of Flagler County, and WNZF for championing and hosting this successful event.  Based on its success, this is not a one-time event, it will repeat year-after-year...

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Will the weather cooperate for Palm Coast's July 4th Fireworks?

Flagler Beach pulled it off and had their fireworks on July 3rd despite showers and wind, along with a complete day of activities which included the morning Flagler Beach Parade, Watermelon Eating Contest, Hotdog Eating Competition, Live Reggae Music, and National Anthem performed by Heidi Joy, followed by the 9:30 PM fireworks...  Attendance may have not been as high as expected, but residents and visitors supported their beloved Flagler Beach.

Due to budget concerns and because July 4th fell on a Sunday, Flagler Beach passed on the opportunity of hosting the fireworks on July 4th, and Palm Coast jumped right in.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Flagler County (of Palm Coast), and with WNZF, Palm Coast Observer, and Flagler Ford dealership chipping in with major sponsorships, it is Palm Coast's turn to have their own fireworks on this July 4th but the weather is a concern.

Palm Coast's July 4th event will include a tailgate party with music sponsored by WNZF and Beach 92.7 FM radio stations, then National Anthem sang by Heidi Joy, a celebrated, talented singer who recently moved to Palm Coast from Omaha, Nebraska.

But the weather is on everybody's mind this July 4th.  Are the storms coming?  Will it be a "dry" tailgate party?

Is there such a thing as a "dry tailgate party" anyways? :)

Here's the weather outlook as of 5 PM onward on July 4, 2010:

Fantastic Fourth Fireworks in Palm Coast

this is a guest post by the Rotary Club of Flagler County:

Join with the Rotary Club of Flagler County on Sunday, July 4th for our celebration of Independence Day. Tailgate with family and friends at Central Park in Town Center, Palm Coast from 7 - 9 pm. Live broadcast with WNZF, DJ Vern and games for the kids. Concessions with beverages and popcorn will be there manned by the members of the Rotary Club.

The club hopes to provide an alternative/additional celebration for the community with this event. We are looking forward to this becoming an annual event.

Sponsored in part by WNZF, Palm Coast Observer, Palm Coast Ford, AtecAir and BrightHouse Networks.

Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organization’s more than 1.2 million members. Strong fellowship among Rotarians and meaningful community and international service projects characterize Rotary worldwide. Service Above Self is also the motto of Rotary Club of Flagler County. We believe s/he profits most is the one who serves best! To visit FC Rotary Club on the web, click here.