Palm Bay, FL – In order to adhere to the guidelines in Governor DeSantis’ multi-phase Plan for Florida’s Recovery, the City of Palm Bay has decided to cancel the annual Independence Day Celebration event scheduled for July 4th, 2020 at the Palm Bay campus of Eastern Florida State College.
Each year, the City-led event draws thousands of attendees for a day of family-friendly activities, food trucks, music, and a fireworks display to celebrate the birth of our Nation; however, an event of this size poses difficulties ensuring proper social distancing and sanitization. In consideration of the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Florida, the desire to maintain public safety has prompted the City to make the difficult decision to cancel the annual Independence Day Celebration.
At a time when our community is coping with the daily challenges presented by COVID-19, the City recognizes the importance of preserving annual events and traditions. While the Independence Day Celebration cannot take place as planned, we look forward to the time when we can all gather together safely once again for large community events.