If you’re looking for family-friendly Fourth of July entertainment this year, the Village of Wellington has you covered.
The village will host a Patriotic Pool Party from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with activities scheduled every hour. Admission is free for children ages two and under, $3 for juniors ages three to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54, and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older.
Next, get your red, white and blue ready for Wellington’s annual Fourth of July Celebration at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) from 6 to 10 p.m.
This free family celebration includes free bingo sponsored by Humana Inc., traditional games, lawn games, Crazy Games, inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, approximately 20 food trucks, entertainers, and more. Gypsy Lane Band, South Florida’s variety party band, will be on stage playing favorite hits throughout the event. Attendees can also visit one of the many vendors on site, or give the gift of life by donating blood at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus.
Stick around for Wellington’s Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Zambelli Fireworks International, beginning at 9:15 p.m. This spectacular display can be seen for miles around.
Free shuttle service, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida, will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop at the Mall at Wellington Green, near Macy’s, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Shuttles do not run during the fireworks show.
Wellington thanks featured sponsor, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, for supporting the event. Wellington also thanks Christ Community Church (face painting sponsor) and Lily Rexach State Farm Insurance Agent (petting zoo and pony rides sponsor) for their support.
To learn more about the event, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/july4th or call (561) 791-4005.
