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Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration
Event: Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration
Where: East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach, FL 33444
When: July 4, 2026, 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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The City of Delray Beach is excited to host the 4th of July Celebration in 2026! It’s been a family-friendly event for over 50 years and draws over 20,000 people to our Village by the Sea. The event starts at 5 pm with a Bicentennial Time Capsule opening at the main stage at A1A. Then at 6 pm we will have the 60’ flag raising ceremony, with the singing of the National Anthem on Atlantic Ave and Seabreeze Ave.
Our celebration has something for everyone – food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and games, non-stop entertainment, live music and so much more!
While the fireworks barge originally planned for this year’s celebration is not available due to circumstances beyond the City’s control, a fireworks display will still take place at 9 p.m. to conclude the evening.
(The streets close on July 4th from 12:00 pm – 11 pm - East Atlantic from the Intracoastal Bridge east to A1A, A1A from Thomas to Miramar.)
Event Schedule
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 4’s on the 4th Volleyball Tournament, south end of the municipal beach across from Casurina Rd. www.sandstormvolleyball.com
8:00 AM - 12:00 pm | Sand sculpting contest, sponsored by the Delray Beach Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. Judging will begin at 11:00 am. For more information contact (954) 899-6454. For more information, please visit www.starspangledsandcastles.com
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Snorkeling and scuba dive tours of the S.S. Inchulva "Delray Wreck". Take a guided snorkel tour of the famous "Delray Wreck". Check in/register near the volleyball courts, on the south end of the beach, across from Anchor Park. Limited spots available. There will be three waves of tours. Must know how to swim and be comfortable in open water. Equipment provided or bring your own. *Visibility of the wreck may differ with the tides. Learn more about the S.S. Inchulva and this historic site by visiting The Historical Marker Database. For more information contact Pompey Park Pool at (561) 243-7358
5:00 PM | 1976 Bicentennial Time Capsule Opening, Main Stage at A1A
Mayor Tom Carney will officially open the time capsule, revealing artifacts and memories preserved for 50 years. Ending the ceremony is Patrick Lamb, an award-winning jazz and soul artist playing America the Beautiful.
6:00 PM | 60' Flag Raising Ceremony, Atlantic Ave. and Seabreeze Ave.
to include the reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Delray Beach Historical Society. Singing our National Anthem is Olivia Ryan Seibel, a classically trained vocalist and songwriter from Delray Beach, recently graduated from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Main Stage, A1A
5:00 PM - Time capsule opening
6:30 PM - Let's Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute)
7:30 PM - DJ SoNyce with emcee Tony
7:50 PM - Let's Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute)
8:50 PM - DJ SoNyce with emcee Tony
9:00 PM - Fireworks by Zambelli
E. Road Stage
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Non-stop music by Digital Vibez
(*Events schedule is subject to change.)
Let's Groove Tonight
Earth, Wind & Fire, and Kool and the Gang national touring tribute band.
Experience the ultimate celebration of funk, soul, and R&B with Let’s Groove Tonight, the premier Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band. Delivering powerhouse vocals, dynamic horns, high-energy choreography, and all the legendary hits you know and love, this electrifying group brings the magic of Earth, Wind & Fire to life for audiences of all ages. From “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” to “Shining Star” and “Let’s Groove,” every performance is a nonstop party that keeps the crowd dancing all night long.
Other Activities
Experience live entertainment with performances by Let’s Groove Tonight, DJ SoNyce, and Digital Vibez. Enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities including arts & crafts, a photo booth, glitter tattoos, face painting, carnival games, toddler soft play and more.
Delicious Eats & Treats
Enjoy a wide variety of food options, including pizza, seafood, burgers, tacos, hot dogs, chicken, grilled cheese, empanadas, Cuban, Filipino/Asian, Philly cheese steaks, and arepas. Satisfy your sweet tooth with pastries, cookies, acai bowls, ice cream, Italian ices, deep-fried Oreos, and more. Cool off with smoothies, milkshakes, and refreshing lemonade, soft drinks, or water.
The Water Tap
Stay hydrated during our July 4th Celebration by bringing your reusable water bottle! Free water refill stations with 20 taps will be available, making it easy to refill while helping reduce single-use plastic waste.
Getting Around
Parking - The public is urged to park west of the Intracoastal Bridge. There are plenty of parking lots around the city. To find the closest one, visit our Parking page.
Tri-Rail – Runs a Holiday schedule. Call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) for more info.
Bike – Ride your bike!
FreeBee - Free rides through the FreeBee app anywhere in the downtown area. More Info
Contact Information
For more information, please call (561) 243-7250 option 3 or ParksandRecreation@mydelraybeach.com