07/02/2022
How To Celebrate July 4th in 2022
With so many local events happening for Independence Day, where will you be celebrating?
Check out any of these fantastic events and you won’t be disappointed!
Delray Beach The city’s 4th of July Celebration is full of patriotic fun along A1A and Atlantic Avenue. Enjoy live music, local arts and crafts vendors, games for both kids and adults, wheels from the Heart Classic Car Show, and much more! Culminating with an incredible fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean, this is truly a spectacular event that is free for all ages.
Boynton Beach – The city will host their celebration complete with live music, food trucks, shuttle transportation and one of the largest Zambelli fireworks displays in Palm Beach County. This free, family-friendly event will take place at Intracoastal Park on Sunday, July 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Bring chairs and blankets for the event!
West Palm Beach – One of the most well-known Patriotic events, 4th on Flagler is back! Head downtown West Palm Beach along Flagler Drive for free, family fun culminating with fireworks at 9pm over the Intracoastal Waterway. Food vendors, activities, live music and more will entertain you throughout the day!
Jupiter Roger Dean Stadium in Downtoan Abacoa will kick off a 3-day Mega Bash celebration with Military Appreciation Night for the game on July 2nd with free admission to active and retired Veterans and discounts for their families. The annual Mega Bash will start Sunday, July 3 with activities, Kids Zone and baseball game. The activities continue on Monday, July 4 with another game and fireworks from the stadium to follow.
Port St. Lucie – Check out the 4th of July Ultimate Experience at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. The festivities kick off with a special DJ tribute to the Stars and Stripes followed by hours of endless fun for the entire family! When the fireworks begin, you’ll have an up-front seat to the greatest show on the Treasure Coast with unbeatable views from exclusive, private seating on the terrace.
Hurricane Season Preparations
We are still in the early weeks of Florida’s hurricane season, but it’s never too soon to start preparing for a potential storm.
If you’ve been in Florida when a hurricane is headed our way, you are familiar with the chaos that unfolds at local stores and gas stations. You will have enough to do with preparations at your home, so you shouldn’t have to worry about collecting supplies too.
I recommend putting together a hurricane preparedness kit NOW with items that are inexpensive and easy to find before the storm hits. Here are just a few suggestions of what you can start putting together now:
· Water – at least one gallon of water per person per day
· Food – minimum of a three-day supply of non-perishable food
· Extra batteries
· Flashlights
· First aid kit & medications
· Battery-powered or hand crank radio
· Hygiene towelettes
· Manual can opener for food
· Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery – solar power chargers are very popular!
· Garbage bags and plastic ties
Planning and preparing can make a big difference in safety and resiliency in the wake of a hurricane. The ability to quickly recover following a hurricane requires a focus on preparedness, advance planning, and knowing what to do in the event of a hurricane.
If you want to learn more about hurricane preparations, you can visit the government’s website here: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Florida Vacation Spots
Have you planned any summer travel this year? With so many great places right here in Florida, you don’t have to travel too far to experience them!
Check out these recommended travel spots to visit and cool off this summer!
Clearwater Beach
Less than hour from Tampa, Clearwater Beach is a great spot for families, couples and friends! With its white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Clearwater is a vibrant area with many summer activities to enjoy. Sunset Pier 60 offers free nightly events, spectacular sunsets and great fishing!
Crystal River
Known best for swimming with the manatees in winter, Crystal River is an excellent spot to visit all year long. Grab a kayak or just go for a swim in the clearest cyan blue waters of the springs. Surrounded by a 57-acre refuge, it is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife. Downtown Crystal River offers quaint specialty shops, festive bars and restaurants that are nestled into historic family homes.
Devil’s Den Spring
Despite what its name may suggest, this underground escape offers you cool but comfortable waters of 72°F year round. Devil’s Den is a pool inside of a prehistoric cave that boats ancient rock formations dating back 33 million years. Divers and snorkelers can enjoy fantastic views inside crystal clear water. It’s a great place to escape the Florida heat for a short time!
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
With over three miles of river and eight major springs, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a great place for the entire family and adventure lovers alike. The 2,242-acre Ichetucknee Springs State Park offers magnificent hiking trails, a clear spring-fed swimming hole and picnic areas; however, the true highlight tubing down the river. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling and scuba diving at the park.
Looking for something or somewhere specific? Need more ideas for a summer trip? Just reach out and I am happy to share my experiences with you!
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