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PARKING DOWNTOWN FOR THE 4TH

Street Closures and Traffic Advisories

Tuesday July 3rd- Beginning at 4:00pm East Atlantic Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from the east side of Andrews Avenue to A1A/Ocean Blvd. Please note that this road closure will remain in effect until 12:00am (midnight) on Wednesday, July 4th. All southbound traffic on A1A/Ocean Blvd will be detoured via Thomas Street to George Bush Blvd/NE 8th Street. All northbound traffic on A1A/Oceab Blvd will be detoured via Miramar Drive back to A1A/Ocean Blvd to Linton Blvd.

Wednesday, July 4th- From 2:00pm to 12:00am East Atlantic Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from the east side of NE/SE 7th Avenue to A1A/Ocean Blvd, including all side roads. All southbound traffic on A1A/Ocean Blvd will be detoured via George Bush Blvd/NE 8th Street to US1/Federal Highway. All northbound traffic on A1A will be detoured via Linton Blvd.

Click Here to see a parking map and general parking information!

2 DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY EXTRAVAGANZA IN DELRAY BEACH!

Red, White and Blues "On the Ave" - July 3rd, 6-10 p.m.

Classic July 4th Celebration - July 4th, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

RED, WHITE AND BLUES "ON THE AVE"

July 3rd, 6 - 10 p.m.

A1A & E. Atlantic Ave.

There will be 3 stages of classic blues entertainment plus multiple street bars serving cocktails and beer and an "Open Air Gallery" Contemporary Art Show!

Afterwards, stop by Boston's On the Beach at 40 S. Ocean Blvd. for an after party! Visit www.bostonbluesfest.com for more information.

CLASSIC JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

A1A & E. Atlantic Ave.

A Red, White and Blue Morning

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Sand sculpting contest hosted by Rotary noontime on the beach. Free to enter! For more information, visit www.julyfourthdelraybeach.com. There will also be a Special Morning Brunch in the street on A1A hosted by Boston's On the Beach.

2:30 p.m.: 60 foot flag raising over Atlantic Avenue - You won't want to miss this! There will also be a special Star Spangled Banner performance by Delray Beach's own Elizabeth Burrows and Stacy Bryant.

2:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.: South Side live! Live blues featuring "SSSSSS"

3-9 p.m.: Seagate Funfair! With a climbing wall, bungee jump trampoline and a water wheel, you're sure to have a great time!

3-9 p.m.: North End Action - Enjoy a green screen video tent, caricaturist, ceramic painting tent, and face painters!

4-9 p.m.: Feast and drink at the Food Court and Beer Garden presented by Boston's On the Beach and Caffe Luna Rosa!

MAIN STAGE CONTESTS

3 p.m.: Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest

4 p.m. Eating contest

Visit www.julyfourthdelraybeach.com for pre-registration.

MAIN STAGE MUSIC

5:30- 8:45 p.m.: Featuring "SSSSSS"

8:50 p.m.: Pledge of Allegiance and 10 minute countdown on main stage

9:00 p.m.: Fireworks shot from the beach facing south.

7-9:30 p.m.: Exclusive VIP viewing reception in the Penthouse of the Marriott Hotel with food, drinks and the best view in the house! $150 per guest; a limited amount of spots are available. To purchase tickets, call 561-279-1380 ext. 17.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Caffe Luna Rosa, Boston's On the Beach, Marriott, CBS 12, Sunny 104.5, Rotary Club of Delray Bech Sunrise and Noontime, Hunter Crane, FPL, Sun Sentinel, and Delray Beach DDA