LIGHT UP THE FOURTH!

photo courtesy of Founders Park

The SPIRIT OF ISLAMORADA July 4th FIREWORKS CELEBRATION happens this year at Founders Park (mm 87 bayside) from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks available for a donation. There will also be live music. All residents of Islamorada will be admitted free of charge. Non-Resident cost is $10 per car. All visitors staying at participating hotels can obtain a wristband from their hotel, which will give them free admission. Fireworks & event are presented by Julie & Jon Landau and Tap Johnson; and also sponsored by the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Donations are appreciated and go to local student scholarships as well as to local schools for athletics programs.

For more info, contact the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503.

THE AMERICAN HEROES PARADE AND PICNIC

The parade with Grand Marshall Dr. James “Doc” Boilini kicks off at ANTHONY’S in Key Largo, mile marker 98 in the median and finishes at Waldorf Plaza, mile marker 100. From 5 to 8 pm, there will be a family & kid friendly picnic at the Murray Nelson Center, mil e marker 102, bayside with inexpensive food & beverages, games & a water slide.

FIREWORKS ON BLACKWATER SOUND!

The show will take place at mile marker 104 on the bayside, starting at 10 pm, weather permitting. For best views, try The Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort, Sundowners, Senor Frijoles, Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill, or the Caribbean Club. For more information call 305-451-4502 or visit:

http://keylargofireworks.com/