July 4th weekend in Daytona Beach

The upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend is always a reason for celebration across the nation and few places have a better backdrop for marking America’s birthday than the beach.

This Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach has a huge lineup of holiday events giving visitors plenty of ways to let the red, white and blue spirit shine:

Daytona Tortugas baseball: Taking in America’s pastime is a great way to celebrate, and Jackie Robinson Ballpark is a great venue to experience it. The St. Lucie Mets and the Daytona Tortugas will begin a three-game series at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on July 4 at 6:35 pm. Holiday revelers can take in a great ballgame, buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and enjoy a cold beverage or two. And to mark the occasion in an all-American way, fireworks will light up the skies over the ballpark after the final out. The Tortugas will also wear special patriotic-themed uniforms to mark the holiday.

July 4th Veterans Parade on Main Street: The City of Daytona Beach will hold a Veterans Parade on historic Main Street in Daytona Beach on July 4 at 10 am. The parade pays tribute to veterans and first responders and features nearly 40 local military organizations, as well as combat veterans, and the city’s police and fire departments. The parade begins on Main Street at Atlantic Avenue and travels west to the base of the Main Street Bridge. The public can view the parade from the sidewalks along Main Street. In addition to the parade, there will be a special July 4th Veterans Ceremony. The ceremony is presented by the MOPH Chapter 316, Military Officers Association of America, Halifax Chapter and sponsored by the City of Daytona Beach.

Live music at the Daytona Beach Bandshell: Enjoy a pair of free tribute concerts at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell . The Alter Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, will perform a special July 4th show at 7:15 pm. Following their performance, there will be a Fourth of July Daytona Beach fireworks show from the nearby Main Street Pier. Southern Cross and Bad Moon Rising, Crosby Still Nash & Young and Creedence Clearwater Revival Tributes, take the stage on Saturday, July 5 as part of the Star Spangled Summer Concert Series, an annual free summer concert series .

Fireworks in Daytona Beach area In addition to fireworks shows at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and the Daytona Tortugas game, the Daytona Beach area will host even more pyrotechnics on July 4th.

The City of Ormond Beach will have its annual July 4th celebration at Rockefeller Gardens, City Hall Plaza and Fortunato Park. The celebration includes live music and food vendors with a fireworks show.  In Port Orange, a July 4th community festival will take place at City Center Park that will also include fireworks.

Attractions, dining and more: Visitors will have plenty more to see and do in  Daytona Beach. Make a pit stop at Daytona International Speedway for a track tour, which includes the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, or check out the latest exhibits at the Smithsonian-affiliated Museum of Arts & Sciences.

The newest attractions to hit the area include the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, the destination’s first aquarium offering, and PopStroke, the miniature golf/family entertainment center located at the Tomoka Town Center.

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