Celebrate an AMERICAN WEST Palm Beach this 4th of July
Jun 20, 2011 - 4th on Flagler, Clematis By Night, Community Events, Mayor's Office, Waterfront
Mosey Down to the West Palm Beach Waterfront for the Area’s Biggest Independence Day Event
WHAT: 4th on Flagler 2011: Celebrates AMERICAN WEST Palm Beach
4th on Flagler is the area’s biggest and best Fourth of July celebration, and it’s always family-friendly and free of charge! Lasso your family and friends and come celebrate our nation’s Independence Day on the spectacular West Palm Beach waterfront.
In celebration of American goes west, there is a round up of fun including a Wild West Mini Rodeo, the Wells Fargo Kids Area, a “Ride them Hogs” motorcycle display and the Firefighter’s Silverado Splash and Dash Competition. Two stages of live entertainment, the unfurling of a 5 story American Flag, tribute to our military and South Florida’s most dazzling fireworks display at 9pm make for a bang up 4th of July.
WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida
COST: As always, FREE OF CHARGE
Mayor to Invite 150+ US Navy Sailors to 4th on Flagler 2010
Jul 01, 2010 - 4th on Flagler, Mayor's Office
When: Friday, July 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Port of Palm Beach
(07/01/10) City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel and members of the West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department will invite sailors from the U.S.S. Carr to be guests of the City at 4th on Flagler in a special ceremony on Friday, July 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Port of Palm Beach where the Carr will be docked for the weekend.
A group of sailors from the Carr will be participating in the “Splash and Dash” competition at 4th on Flagler, competing in fun, firefighter-themed events. Several West Palm Beach firefighters will be on hand at the Carr to help the sailors practice for the events.
More than 150 sailors and officers from the Carr will be guests of the City at 4th on Flagler 2010. The sailors will be a part of the event’s opening ceremony and will also be honored in a ceremony at the main stage.
4th on Flagler 2010 Road Closure Information
Jul 01, 2010 - 4th on Flagler, Mayor's Office, Traffic
When: Beginning Saturday, July 3, 2010
Affected Area: Along Flagler Drive in downtown WPB
(07/01/10) Motorists should be aware of the following road closings due to 4 th on Flagler 2010 in downtown West Palm Beach:
The following roads will be closed beginning Saturday, July 3, at 8:00 a.m. and will reopen on Monday, July 5, no later than noon:
Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue
South Clematis Street from Narcissus St. to Flagler Drive
North Clematis Street from Lantana St. to Flagler Drive
Datura Street from Narcissus St. to Flagler Dr. (permit and local traffic only)
Evernia Street from Narcissus St. to Flagler Drive (permit only)
Fern Street form Olive Avenue to Flagler Drive (access for resident & handicap parking only)
The following roads will be closed beginning Sunday, July 4, at noon and will reopen no later than Monday, July 5, at noon:
North Clematis Street from Olive Avenue to Lantana Street
Narcissus Street from Banyan Boulevard to Evernia Street
Tanglewood Court from Olive Avenue to Chase Street
Trinity Place from Olive Avenue to Chase Street
Chase Street from Lakeview Avenue to Tanglewood Court
4th on Flagler 2010
Jun 25, 2010 - 4th on Flagler, Community Events, Mayor's Office
City’s 4th on Flagler 2009 Event Information
Jul 01, 2009 - 4th on Flagler, Mayor's Office, Traffic
When: Event is Saturday, July 4th, 2009, from 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown WPB
(07/01/09) The City of West Palm Beach is proud to host the area’s biggest and best Independence Day event, “4th on Flagler.” At this year’s event we’ll “Let Freedom Ring” on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. along the beautiful downtown waterfront.
The following are the road closures for the event:
Flagler Drive will be closed from Fern Street to Lakeview Avenue beginning Friday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. In preparation for a road work project, Flagler will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2009 by 6:00 p.m. and will reopen with one lane open in each direction between Fern Street and Lakeview Avenue.
Fern Street will be closed to thru traffic from Olive Avenue to Flagler Drive beginning Friday, July 3rd at 9:00 a.m. The road will reopen by Monday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Beginning Saturday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m., Tanglewood Court will be closed from Dixie Highway to Chase Street, Trinity Place will be closed from Dixie Highway to Chase Street and Chase Street will be closed from Lakeview Avenue to Tanglewood Court. These roads will reopen no later than Sunday, July 5th at noon.
As a reminder, there will be NO activities from Banyan Blvd. to Fern Street due to construction for the new City Commons waterfront project. There will also be NO 4th on Flagler activities at the Meyer Amphitheatre.
The three new West Palm Beach City docks will be open to the public for FREE on July 4th for vessels and pedestrians. The three docks can accommodate up to 50 vessels which will be allowed to tie up on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there will be NO DOCKING ACTIVITY for vessels between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Vessels will not be allowed to enter or leave the docks during this time due to the fireworks show. Guests planning to use the docks on July 4 should make note of these times and plan accordingly.
All boaters are also asked to take note of the following information:
Spectator vessels should not anchor on a coral reef. If a vessel anchors in the Elkhorn/Staghorn coral critical habitat, it should anchor over a sandy bottom that is free from coral or Johnson’s sea grass.
All vessels should maintain a lookout for endangered species, especially sea turtles and manatees. Vessels should proceed at a safe speed, especially at night, in order to avoid striking any marine mammal or sea turtle.
“REPORT ANY COLLISION WITH, INJURY, OR DEATHS OF MANATEE(S) OR MARINE TURTLE(S) IMMEDIATELY TO THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISION’S LAW ENFORCEMENT HOTLINE AT 1.888.404.FWCC FOR RESCUE AND/OR RECOVERY”.
Spectators should refrain from utilizing flashlights or shooting fireworks on the beach. This could cause a distraction to nesting sea turtles. In addition, spectators are reminded not to disturb sea turtle nests. Also, spectators are encouraged to leave the beach at the conclusion of the fireworks display and throw away all of their trash. Additional information may be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A federal or state agency may impose a civil fine of $25,000 and/or a criminal penalty of $50,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail for violating the Endangered Species Act or state statute by “taking” an endangered or threatened species or damaging coral.
A “take” is defined as harassing, harming, pursuing, hunting, shooting, wounding, killing, trapping, capturing, collecting, or attempting to engage in such conduct.
REPORT SIGHTINGS OF ANY INJURED OR DEAD PROTECTED SPECIES IMMEDIATELY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED BY YOUR VESSEL.
Report marine mammals to the Southeast U.S. Stranding Hotline: 877-433-8299.
Report sea turtles to the NMFS Southeast Regional Office: 727-824-5312.
For more information about 4th on Flagler please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/4th.