Instead of the traditional 4th on Flagler event along the waterfront, the City of West Palm Beach is planning for a DIY 4th of July. While the City’s Independence Day celebration will include fireworks, they will not be launched from near Flagler Drive but, instead, from two different undisclosed north and south locations to reach as many people as possible. While some will be able to see the fireworks from their home, all residents will be able to view them by tuning into WPBF 25's Project CommUNITY: Fireworks From Home at 9:00 p.m. on July 4 for a broadcast of the fireworks live to everyone in the station’s viewing area.

To promote the public’s health and safety, the City’s beloved July 4 waterfront festivities are canceled. Instead, residents are encouraged to have a “POP”– a Party on their Porch.  As part of our DIY Event Guide, the Community Events team has created a series of videos to inspire your own at-home 4th of July celebration, including the how-to videos below for patriotic decorations and a recipe page with several classic summer favorites. Patriotically decorate your porch, patio or balcony, post to Instagram and enter to win prizes from DowntownWPB businesses. The more creative, the better! Visit DowntownWPB.com for details.

Visit West Palm Beach Eats for information on your favorite restaurants, and pick up meals curbside, have your picnic delivered or Dine on the Spot with socially-distanced seating at your favorite West Palm Beach restaurant.  HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!