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Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks Over the Runways on Sunday, July 3, at the Flagler Executive Airport at 201 Airport Road in Palm Coast.
This event is a collaboration between the city of Palm Coast, the Flagler County government, the Flagler Executive Airport and Flagler Broadcasting.
Gates open at 4 p.m., and festivities include performances by Chillula and Feedback the Band.
At 7 p.m., there will be an Independence Day ceremony on the main stage with the presentation of colors by the Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard. Local officials will conduct a reading of the Declaration of Independence, Melanie DiMartino will perform the National Anthem and Florida Rep. Paul Renner will give a veterans welcome.
Fireworks will be set off at 9 p.m. The 20-minute show, produced by Santore, will feature more than 1,000 exploding shells.
The fireworks are funded by a grant from the Flagler County Tourist Development Council.
For continuous live event and traffic information stay tuned to Beach 92.7 FM.
There is no charge for entry, parking or participation.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Visit the event page for more information: https://www.palmcoast.gov/Events/Home/Details?slug=fireworks-on-the-runway.
Several strategies related to traffic flow and parking have been coordinated with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. There are a variety of parking options available. Arrive early for the best parking!
Guests wishing to view the fireworks only without taking part in any planned activities should bypass the entrance to the airport and instead take Belle Terre Parkway south to Fin Way. There will be adequate parking along with portable restrooms.
After the event, event traffic will be routed out of the airport from Aviation Drive and Airport Road. All traffic exiting from Aviation Drive must go east. The closest U-turn will be at Town Center Boulevard. All traffic exiting from Airport Road can go east or make a U-turn in front of the high school to go westbound. Traffic leaving from Fin Way will have no traffic restrictions.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will maintain traffic control, crosswalks and parking along with assistance from the Palm Coast Public Works Department.
Fireworks Over the Runways is sponsored by Badcock Home Furniture and More, Coastal Cloud, Daytona Hyundai, Renewal By Andersen, and VyStar Credit Union.
Please help keep the airport clean by throwing away trash in trash receptacles and taking all of your belongings with you when you leave. Personal fireworks are strictly prohibited.
