The City of Melbourne is planning a “blast” of an event for the Fourth of July celebration fireworks display — an experience that thousands of citizens and guests look forward to each year at Front Street Park (2210 Front Street).

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Many thanks to our generous sponsors who made this event possible. 

Schedule

• 9 p.m.: Fireworks start (weather permitting)

Food Trucks

Food trucks will open at 4 p.m. 

• Better Call Dogs
• Strong Island Ice Cream
• Tasty Freeze 2.0
• Kona Ice
• BnB Rollin Smoke BBQ
• KettleCorn Wagon
• Hunnyz Wingz
• Lenand10
• Pita Pyramid
• Rolling Risotto

New Family-Friendly Vendors

There will be some new additions to this year’s event to serve the public and create a family-friendly atmosphere.
 
Face painting, balloon art, novelty item sales and official MelBOOM t-shirts designed by Derek Gores ($20 donation) while supplies last will be located by the gazebo.

Parking

Attendees are encouraged to park at Melbourne Auditorium (at 625 Hibiscus Boulevard) and use a free shuttle service to Front Street Park. Three buses will run continuously from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bus service will resume after the fireworks show and will run until 11 p.m. An ADA accessible bus will be available at the Melbourne Auditorium.

No parking is allowed on the portion of the causeway that is in the City of Melbourne. Please note that some businesses do not allow public parking. Those businesses may have your vehicle towed from their private properties at your expense even if they are not open for business on July 4.

Road Closures

The following roads will close at 8 p.m. and will remain closed until approximately 10 p.m., depending on the time it takes for pedestrians to safely exit the park:

• Strawbridge Avenue (U.S. 192) from U.S. 1 to Riverside Drive (Indialantic)
• New Haven Avenue from the east side of the Mansion’s driveway to Strawbridge Avenue
• Riverview Drive at Palmetto Avenue
• Front Street at Melbourne Avenue

Restrooms

Public restrooms will be located outside of the the Front Street Civic Center and in the north parking lot.

There will not be public restrooms available inside the Front Street Civic Center because it will be closed to the general public for a VIP sponsor reception.

Boat Ramp Closure

The boat ramp at Front Street Park will be closed at 5 p.m. on July 3 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on July 5.

Canopies/Tents Not Allowed

Canopies and tents will not be allowed at Front Street Park because they block the view for other spectators.

Rain Date

In the event of rain, the fireworks display will be rescheduled to July 5. There will be no bus service or skydiver performance on the rain date.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please join us by helping fund this event. Your contribution will be combined with those of local businesses, families, and individuals. Donations may be tax deductible, please consult with your tax professional.

We welcome contributions of any amount and offer several options including promotion and visibility for you or your business in appreciation of your participation.

View a complete list of MelBOOM Sponsorship opportunities, levels, and recognition benefits.

View a list of the 2024 MelBOOM Sponsors.