Palm Coast's July 4 Fireworks a Tremendous Success!

There was controversy...  Officials and Folks in Flagler Beach didn't like the idea that Palm Coast got in on "their" traditional fireworks displays this year.

There were challenges... City of Palm Coast surprised the folks by passing on the sponsorship due to budget concerns.  It was a last minute arrangement, only 30 days to promote, could the organizers get the word out? Would the event fail?

There were questions...  It was a stormy weekend, was there weather going to cooperate?  Would Palm Coasters and visitors show up?

But, they came... Thousands upon thousands have come.  People not only filled up the City Park, but occupied every parking space, and every piece of green as far as the new Epic Theater, the Imagine School, and the Flagler Palm Coast High School.  They tailgated, set up their lawn chairs, picnicked, shot their own fireworks, listen to music...

The Inaugural Palm Coast Tailgate Party and Fireworks were a tremendous success.  Championed by David Ayres of WNZF Radio Station, the Rotary Club of Flagler County jumped in and organized the event.  WNZF, the Palm Coast Observer, Palm Coast Ford Dealership and many others chipped in. 

Here's a 4-minute video with the complete experience from the Inaugural Palm Coast Fireworks:



Kudos to Palm Coast's Rotary Club of Flagler County, and WNZF for championing and hosting this successful event.  Based on its success, this is not a one-time event, it will repeat year-after-year...

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Will the weather cooperate for Palm Coast's July 4th Fireworks?

Flagler Beach pulled it off and had their fireworks on July 3rd despite showers and wind, along with a complete day of activities which included the morning Flagler Beach Parade, Watermelon Eating Contest, Hotdog Eating Competition, Live Reggae Music, and National Anthem performed by Heidi Joy, followed by the 9:30 PM fireworks...  Attendance may have not been as high as expected, but residents and visitors supported their beloved Flagler Beach.

Due to budget concerns and because July 4th fell on a Sunday, Flagler Beach passed on the opportunity of hosting the fireworks on July 4th, and Palm Coast jumped right in.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Flagler County (of Palm Coast), and with WNZF, Palm Coast Observer, and Flagler Ford dealership chipping in with major sponsorships, it is Palm Coast's turn to have their own fireworks on this July 4th but the weather is a concern.

Palm Coast's July 4th event will include a tailgate party with music sponsored by WNZF and Beach 92.7 FM radio stations, then National Anthem sang by Heidi Joy, a celebrated, talented singer who recently moved to Palm Coast from Omaha, Nebraska.

But the weather is on everybody's mind this July 4th.  Are the storms coming?  Will it be a "dry" tailgate party?

Is there such a thing as a "dry tailgate party" anyways? :)

Here's the weather outlook as of 5 PM onward on July 4, 2010:

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Battle of the Bands on July 4 in Flagler Beach

from the City of Flagler Beach Website:

The City of Flagler Beach and Mason Music Present:

   Battle of the Bands
   Sunday, July 4th
   12:00 noon to 8:00pm.

Underneath the Flagler Beach Pier!

July 4th promises to “Rock your socks off” Flagler Beach and Mason Music showcase the local talent in the first annual Battle of the Bands.  Come and enjoy a full day of live music from underneath the Flagler Beach pier as some of our best local bands compete for the title of “Best Band on the Beach!”

Concessions will be provided with all donations going to support The Flagler Beach Junior Lifeguards!

Call 386-517-2031 for more information and registration.

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