Start Planning Your 4th Of July Family Fun

Summer’s here, and the living’s easy! Have you made your Fourth of July plans yet? Here are some fun, patriotic activities the whole family will love! Make this Fourth of July memorable by counting your blessings and truly appreciating your freedom. We hope you enjoy your Fourth celebrations, whatever you may do!

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Bubblewrap Explosion & Patriotic Party

Join Miss Erin for patriotic family fun as we celebrate our nation’s birth with childlike flair! Miss Erin will read stories, sing songs, make a craft & lead a parade around the store (Whew! That’s a lot to say!) all before our favorite activity of the day… jumping on bubble wrap! So, mom, dad, and grownups, grab the kiddos and stop in for an explosion of fun! Event Details.


Red White & Bluegrass Music Fest Weekend

Join us for our first two-day music Festival! Including the local Treasure Coast trio; the Hot Sauce Boys, and one of Florida’s premier Bluegrass bands; Highway 41 Bluegrass from Tampa. Great BBQ food by Polito Catering & Vickie’s Seafood. No ticket required. Rain or Shine. Helps benefit the Trident House for Navy Seals. July 2nd is the second day of our annual Red, White & Bluegrass FESTIVAL with two more awesome bands, We’ll have the newgrass tunes of the COPPERTONES from S.  as well as classic Bluegrass by Penny Creek Bluegrass from Melbourne. This all helps benefit PSL Marine Corp Aux. Event Details.


Boom & Brews

Come watch the Sebastian fireworks out back at the 3rd Annual Boom and Brews at Pareidolia Brewing Co.! Cold beverages and hot food. No jostling for a good viewing space. Restrooms inside and ice cream next door at Paradise Ice Cream for the kids. This has become a popular annual event in town.So bring your lawn chairs, the family and come relax and enjoy the show! Event Details.


2017 Independence Day Classic

If you are ready to experience great competition in an outstanding baseball vacation destination then the 2017 Independence Day Classic at Historic Dodgertown is the tournament for you! Event Details.


Fourth of the July Paddle

Come celebrate the birth of American independence on the water in Vero Beach. We’ll also be celebrating the one year anniversary of Paddles Vero location. So, come join us for fun on the water followed by fireworks from the Paddles dock. We’ll be going for a sunset paddle for an hour or two, then come back to the dock to watch fireworks. We’ll have a great view of Veterans Island, without having to negotiate all the boat traffic. Event Details.


5k 4th of July Freedom Run

The only 5k run along the beautiful Sebastian River. The races begin at 7 am but stay and enjoy the 4th of July parade as well as the festivities all day in the park until fireworks at 10 pm. Event Details.


Sebastian 4th of the July Celebration

Opening ceremonies will be at the flagpole in Riverview Park at 8 am, followed by the parade beginning at 8:30 at Jackson Street. At approximately 10:30, the AirSports Parachute Team will perform a skydiving landing at the park. For your listening enjoyment, the Ladies of Soul will be performing from 11-2 followed by Heart of Oak from 2:30-4:30, and the Bobby Owen Band at 6 pm. Throughout the day, there will be a Hula Hoop Contest, Pizza Eating Contest AND a Watermelon Eating Contest in addition to karaoke and vendors with food, crafts and more! Not to mention, the Sebastian Lions Club will be conducting FREE diabetes screening! And, July 4th just wouldn’t be complete without fireworks, which will be displayed at sunset. There’ll be something for everyone and admission is FREE! Event Details.


Food Truck Frenzy

You will be able to find RJL Smokehouse BBQ on July 4th at Riverside Park, Vero Beach celebrating Independence Day while serving up “The Best BBQ This Side of Heaven”.  Event Details.


4th of July with The Flutie Brothers Band

The Flutie Brothers Band featuring the football legend Doug Flutie will jam in the sand from 2-6pm. Live music, outdoor grill, drink specials, and beautiful views. Stay till sunset for the perfect spot to view Sebastian’s fireworks display over the Indian River Lagoon. Event Details.

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