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Delray Beach July 4th 2011

^{Celebration Schedule}

• ^{8:00 am-12:00 noon:  Sand Sculpting Exhibition presented by the Delray Beach Rotary Sunrise. Vote for your favorite! 1 pm winners will be announced. Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue on the Beach.}
• ^{1:30 pm: The 30 x 60 ft. USA flag will be raised near the beach, weather permitting, flying high near the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The flag will remain flying until approximately 10 pm}
• ^{1:30 pm: Flag planting on the beach — flags are sold to benefit the Veterans Support Organization (VSO)}
• ^{2:30 pm: Beachside flag ceremony with Surfer Memorial in the ocean}
• ^{3:00 pm-10 pm: Cars as Art Exhibition}
• ^{4:00 pm:  Registration for Patriotic Bicycle and Scooter Parade, presented by City of Delray Beach to benefit Delray Beach Rotary Noontime. Atlantic Avenue at Veterans Park. Decorate your bikes and scooters and register for the big prizes, including a new bicycle, helmets, gift cards and much more!}
• ^{4:00-9:00 pm: Delicious Food and Beverages, prepared by local restaurants at Atlantic Avenue and A1A.}
• ^{4:45 pm: Patriotic Bike & Scooter Parade. Route will be Veterans Park to A1A at the Marriott. Open to all ages.}
• ^{5:00 pm: Beautiful Baby Bathing Suit Contest! Winners announced and prizes awarded at the entertainment stage. Pre-registration or register at Rotary tent on July 4}
• ^{7:00-8:30 pm: Hot Dog and 3 lb burger Eating contest. .}
• ^{8:30 pm: First Fireworks Salute…30 minutes to show time.}
• ^{8:45 pm: A Red, White & Blue 8″ Star Shell will let you know that show time is in 15 minutes. Make sure your radios are set to Sunny 104.3 FM for the fireworks music simulcast.}
• ^{8:50 pm: Fireworks Celebration Introduction & Pledge of Allegiance to the giant USA Flag with Mayor Woodie McDuffie.}
• ^{9:00 pm Fireworks Display}