The 2026 4th of July Parade down Estero Boulevard begins at 10AM and begins at The Bay Oaks Recreation Center. There’s still time to get in the parade and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
To get in the parade, contact Neil at Bay Oaks by e-mail at nmathes@fmbgov.com. Floats, golf carts, decorated vehicles, walkers, everybody’s welcome in the parade.
Beach Talk Radio will broadcast the parade live from The Whale and we’ll have free frisbees for all the kids.
On the 4th of July, the Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed to oncoming traffic for the parade from 9AM to Noon and for the fireworks from 8PM to 11:30PM. The fireworks will go off at dusk.
Our former Beach Civic Association started the 4th of July parade.
Very first one had Miss Florida in it.
Always good crowds.