Join the City in celebrating our nation's birthday at our annual Fabulous Fourth event featuring an evening of live music and fun for the whole family...and fabulous fireworks! 

Here's what you need to #KnowBeforeYouGo!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
FREE family-friendly event will be a night to remember!

Date | Tuesday, July 4

Time | 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Location | Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility,
1000 NW Spanish River Blvd. (parking off-site, see below)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Activities
5:30 - 9:00pm | Live music, amusement rides, DJ and games, kids' craft, food trucks, strolling entertainers (Captain America, Wonder Woman & stilt walkers), movie on the lawn - Captain America: The First Avenger.

(rides close for the night when the fireworks begin)

Main Stage
5:30pm | Luis Rojas
High energy acoustic featuring favorite hits of today and yesterday.

7:00pm | Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band
Traditional folk, fiddle tunes, old-time country, bluegrass, Appalachian, ragtime & blues.

8:50pm | Mayor’s speech and fireworks countdown

Fireworks Show
9:00 - 9:25pm | Enjoy the fabulous fireworks!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

What to Bring? | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to relax on the field to enjoy the music and fireworks.

Go Green, Bring Your Canteen | Bring your reusable water bottle! The City's mobile water unit will supply FREE filtered water at the event.

What NOT to Bring | Personal fireworks, sparklers, drones, alcohol, coolers of any size, large bags, golf carts, and family pets are absolutely prohibited.

Food & Beverages | A wide variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Restrooms| Restrooms will be located throughout the event area and at the Athletic Facility restroom building.

Weather | Boca Raton's Fabulous Fourth is rain or shine. In the instance of severe weather, please follow directives from emergency personnel and event staff. 

Have a Question or Need Assistance?
City staff in red "EVENT STAFF" shirts can help!
WHERE TO PARK AND HOW TO GET AROUND 

Getting There | Enter from Yamato Road OR Spanish River Blvd.

Parking & Shuttle Service
  • FREE and plentiful parking is available nearby at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), with a FREE shuttle service to the event area. The shuttle service will begin at 5pm and run continuously until the end of the event (shuttles paused from 8:45pm-9:25pm).
  • ADA accessible shuttles will be available.
  • Handicap parking spaces will be available close to each shuttle stop. 
  • No parking permitted at the park.


Shared Ride Drop-Off | 4530 Technology Way
Taking Uber or Lyft? Use the designated area located in the BRiC parking area. NO drop-off or pick-up at main gates.

Bicyclists | Bike racks available at the Spanish River Library. Be sure to wear reflective clothing and add reflective material to your bike for safety.
GET SOCIAL
Let's Be Friends | Follow Boca Raton Recreation Services on Facebook to stay updated on current and future City events.

Share the Love | On social media, tag your event photos #FabulousFourth and #LoveBocaRaton so we can find & feature them!
SAFETY TIPS
It Takes Four Seconds or Less for someone to break into your vehicle. Be sure to lock your car and take all personal items with you. Never leave your keys in your vehicle.

Plan Ahead | Talk to your family members about a potential meet up spot at the event in case you get separated.

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Presented by the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services and the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and sponsored by WPBF-TV and the Boca Raton Airport.