Independence Day is cause for celebration throughout the U.S., and of course, there are few better places nationwide to celebrate America’s birthday than at the beach. This Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach, there’s a long list of festive events on tap where you and your patriotic crew can let your red, white and blue spirits fly high.
If you’re looking for a special place to celebrate your Fourth of July weekend, consider these fun highlights (which represent just a few standouts among the many area events planned) on tap July 3-7 in Daytona Beach:
1. Alter Eagles (an Eagles tribute band) — Having spent more than a decade dazzling audiences nationwide with their tribute to the all-time best-selling band in North America, The Alter Eagles have honed their skills playing full Eagles sets over the course of more than 1,000 live shows. And during a special July 4 show on Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Bandshell, they’ll Take It To the Limit one more time — this time for America’s birthday on the Daytona Beach oceanfront. As an explosive bonus, a Fourth of July fireworks show will follow the performance.
2. More Bandshell concerts — The U.S. Bee Gees will perform a Bee Gee tribute on Friday, July 5, part of the Sounds of the Summer Concert Series, an annual free summer concert series that takes place on Friday nights at the world’s most famous beach’s historic Daytona Beach Bandshell. On Saturday night, July 6, at the Bandshell, Southern Cross and Bad Moon Rising will perform Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Creedence Clearwater Revival Tributes. Located on the North end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, the free concerts are an experience both locals and visitors alike look forward to every summer. Both concerts begin at 7:15 p.m.
3. Freedom Festival -- Join the City of Daytona Beach in celebrating Fourth of July on Saturday, June 29 at the Freedom Festival on Manatee Island at the Riverfront Esplanade. Activities will begin with a veteran's ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by family-friendly games, food trucks and music. Free meals will be provided to all veterans.
4. Daytona Tortugas baseball — Taking in America’s pastime is a great way to celebrate America’s birthday, and Daytona Beach can definitely accommodate. With the St. Lucie Mets visiting town to play the Daytona Tortugas on Wednesday, July 3, holiday revelers can take in a great ballgame, buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and maybe even enjoy a favorite cold beverage or two to cool things off. And to mark the occasion in an all-American way, fireworks will light up the skies over Jackie Robinson Ballpark after the final out is in the books. The Tortugas will also wear special patriotic themed uniforms to mark the July 4th holiday.
5. Fireworks — Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand, and in Daytona Beach, the night skies over the coastline certainly won’t disappoint. In addition to aforementioned fireworks shows at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and the Daytona Tortugas game, the area will host even more pyrotechnics displays throughout the community.
The City of Ormond Beach will have their annual July 4th celebration from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The celebration includes live music and food vendors with the fireworks show starting at 9 a.m. The best viewing spots will be from Rockefeller Gardens, City Hall Plaza and Fortunato Park.
Port Orange will have a July 4th festival at City Center Park from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. that will also include fireworks.
Ready to start planning your patriotic fun for the Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach? Check out all the great accommodations available in the area now, and start planning your amazing holiday weekend beach getaway today! We’ll be looking forward to seeing you and your red, white and blue crew in Daytona Beach soon!
