The City of West Palm Beach is moving forward with it's annual Independence Day celebration, but it will look very different this year.
"We want you to celebrate at your house," that's the theme of this year's celebration.
COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines forced the city to get creative in organizing the 'largest 4th of July bash' in South Florida.
"A lot of cities have canceled their 4th of July, we are going to continue the traditions that we’ve had here for so long," said Assistant City Administrator Armando Fana.
On Friday, Mayor Keith James announced the plans.
"For everyone’s health and safety, the celebration is going to be a bit different. So we regret to inform you that there will be no waterfront festivities this year," James said.
That means no live music or family-friendly activities on Flagler Drive, which will be replaced by at-home activities.
"The city will create a series of videos to help patriots party evolve. The content will include “how-to videos” for recipes, decorations, and games," said James. "The videos are designed to help you recreate our community traditions at home."
But one tradition, arguably the most important, isn't changing.
"Yes, there will be fireworks in the city of West Palm Beach on July 4th!" Mayor James said.
Fireworks will be launched from two secret locations, which means they can be seen in the sky by more families in the area.
"Our 4th of July plans may look a little different, they are no less significant. In fact, I believe they are more significant this year than in years past," said the Mayor. "We are celebrating the culmination of 125 years strong and pushing through COVID-19 the West Palm Beach way together. As such, we will celebrate together but at home."
The Mayor is encouraging families, who can afford it, to support local businesses that weekend by ordering take-out.
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