Celebrate the Fabulous Fourth in Flagler!

June 5, 2012 - PRLog -- Flagler Beach, FL-- Grab the kids, your shades and some sunscreen and come to Flagler Beach Wednesday, July 4 for one of the most popular Independence Day celebrations around. Hosted by the Flagler Beach Chamber and the City of Flagler Beach, the one-day celebration kicks off at 9AM with fun scheduled throughout the day.

Visitors will start lining the streets early eagerly awaiting the 10AM start of a traditional holiday parade hosted by Flagler Beach Rotary. After the parade, stick around for the “cornhole” competition and watermelon eating contest. At 1PM, the Fourth Annual Tiny Tiki & Lil’ Kahuna Event will take center stage in Veterans Park. Watch some of the cutest 3- to 5-year-old kids you’ve ever seen dance the hula, strike a favorite “surfing pose” and otherwise ham it up for the audience. Every child who participates is a winner and leaves with a goody bag. (Please note advanced registration is necessary before the June 22 deadline. Registration will be limited to 20 boys and 20 girls.)

Like live music? We’ve got that covered starting at 2PM with the second annual “Battle of the Bands.” Six local bands will compete for $1,000 in cash prizes.  If you’re in a band or know a great one who’d like to enter, please call Jimmy Mason of Mason Music at 386.793.8650.  (Music should be “family friendly.”)

Advance registration forms for contests and events can be picked up at the Chamber, or downloaded from www.flaglerchamber.org. Vendor applications will be accepted until June 22.

At dusk, stake out your spot to enjoy the perfect ending to your holiday, a spectacular fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. The Fabulous Fourth is one of Flagler County’s most popular events; one you won’t want to miss. If you're lucky, we may even save you a spot.

The mission of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates is to help local businesses thrive.  For more information, visit www.flaglerchamber.org or call 386.437.0106.