WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (May 26, 2021) – As temperatures rise and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, the City of West Palm Beach rolls out its summer events campaign “Here Comes the Fun… It’s All Right!” The initiative raises awareness of the city’s various FREE outdoor events, such as concerts, movies and fountain shows. “Here Comes the Fun” will launch during Clematis by Night on Thursday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, August 29, 2021. The campaign also includes the return of the city’s signature Fourth of July celebration, 4^th on Flagler.

“I am both pleased and thrilled that improved communitywide health is allowing the city to move forward with the return of many pre-pandemic events,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “All community events have returned to their pre-COVID-19 routines and locations, including 4^th on Flagler! It will be especially wonderful to have this cherished Independence Day tradition back on the waterfront, where we can celebrate in-person with our family, friends, and neighbors.”

The theme of this summer’s festivities is the return to normalcy and the reassurance that things will be all right. Clematis by Night and Screen on the Green are back on the Great Lawn, while Sunday on the Waterfront remains at the Meyer Amphitheatre.

New to the summer lineup are non-stop Clematis by Light shows at the renovated Centennial Fountain. From May through August, the city will present daily back-to-back synchronized light and music shows from 8 – 10 p.m. The first, Honor Our CommUNITY, kicked off in mid-May, and will be followed by Salute Our CommUNITY in mid-June. A summer-themed show immediately follows and will run through the end of August.

The city will also have specials and promotions at its events, including $3 domestic beers for the first hour (not available during 4th on Flagler).

“As we continue to reshape what events look and feel like, ‘Here Comes the Fun’ is the perfect next step to signal additional normalcy to our events,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager of the City of West Palm Beach. “We want everyone to know just what the song says – fun is here, and it’s all right! In conjunction with current CDC guidelines, we’ve rolled back many of our precautions, and we hope everyone feels ready to come out and enjoy what we have in store.”

4th on Flagler will return with adjustments in place due to the pandemic. From 7 – 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, fans of the fireworks extravaganza can expect roving entertainment (to be announced), food and drinks available for purchase, live music on the NewDay USA Stage located on the Palm Stage, a DJ stage on the south end at Post Park and a themed show at the Centennial Fountain. City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James will deliver remarks from the Palm Stage at 8:45 p.m., followed by a patriotic presentation and the announcement of the 2021 Palm Beach Health Network’s Hometown Heroes. Fireworks will ignite at 9:09 p.m. over the Intracoastal Waterway. Those who prefer to watch the show from the comfort of their home can tune in to a live broadcast of a special show, WPBF 25: 4TH ON FLAGLER LIVE FIREWORKS.

For all events, the City of West Palm Beach will follow any applicable CDC, federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, encouraging social distancing and providing several hand washing/sanitizing stations throughout the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets and find a spot on the lawn.

2021 Here Comes the Fun and 4^th on Flagler are produced by the City of West Palm Beach. Sponsors to date include the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority/Arts & Entertainment District, Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Health Network (Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Delray Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center), NewDay USA, Supercar Week, FPL, Burkhardt Construction, Discover The Palm Beaches, The Palm Beach Post, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, BillBone 5K, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida, News Talk 850 WFTL, and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.

For more information about the Here Comes the Fun and 4^th on Flagler, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.

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