The Village of Wellington invites the community to attend its annual Fourth of July Celebration. Start your day off with games and activities at the Wellington Aquatics Complex, and then head to Village Park for a free family celebration culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.
Patriotic Pool Party — The fun kicks off with a Patriotic Pool Party at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The pool will be open to the public from noon to 7 p.m., with games and activities scheduled on the hour. Admission is free for children ages two and under; $3 for juniors, ages 3 to 17; $5 for adults, ages 18 to 54; and $2 for seniors, ages 55 and older.
Fourth of July Celebration — Later in the day, get dressed in your favorite red, white and blue attire and head to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) for Wellington’s annual Fourth of July Celebration.
From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy free family fun and activities, including bingo, bounces houses and inflatables, crazy games, entertainers, face painting, a petting zoo, wall climbing and more. Visit with a variety of on-site vendors, and give the gift of life by donating blood at OneBlood’s Big Red Bus. Approximately 20 food trucks will be available with food and beverages for purchase.
Throughout the event, enjoy live music by the Freebirds, a tribute band keeping the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd alive, as well as local fan favorite Whisky Six, playing primarily modern country with classics thrown in.
New this year, harness your inner paleontologist at the Dinosaur Dig attraction for young adventurers ages 4 to 15. Interact with dinosaur models before heading into a mobile museum where you’ll learn about dinosaurs and sift through a dig site to find special fossils of your own.
Fireworks Show — At 9:15 p.m., turn your eyes to the skies beyond the stage and prepare for a Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Zambelli Fireworks International. Visible from miles around, the spectacular display will last approximately 20 minutes.
Music accompanying the show will be broadcast on 88.7 FM for those watching from their vehicles and areas within the immediate vicinity of Village Park.
Free Shuttle — On-site parking is limited. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the free shuttle service sponsored by the Mall at Wellington Green. Available from the Palm Tran bus stop near Macy’s, shuttles begin running at 5:30 p.m. Shuttles do not run while the fireworks show is in progress.
Wellington thanks featured sponsor the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center for supporting this event.
To learn more about the celebrations, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/july4th or call (561) 791-4005.
