This 4th of July there's only one place you can see the most dazzling fireworks display in Florida...The city of West Palm Beach.  

Nearly 100,000 guests of all ages are expected to show up at the City of West Palm Beach’s 31st annual 4th on Flagler celebration - many dressed in red, white and blue – and all looking forward to the time when the fireworks go ‘boom.’ The Independence Day celebration is one of the largest free events in South Florida. The event takes place along Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard south to Fern Street from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, and includes free live music, plenty of food and drink options – including a craft beer garden, larger-than-life games, children’s activities, the annual Military Honor Ceremony and an 18-minute fireworks show igniting over the Intracoastal Waterway.

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Palm Stage: 5:00 – 7:10 | Nikki Lickstein
Nikki Lickstein is a local, 18-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Best known for her sincere and fearless approach to music, Lickstein’s lyrics are paired with bright, infectious melodies, which are sweet, yet purposeful, and serve as a true testament to her fierce individuality. Discovered at age 15 by the executive director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Bart Herbison, Lickstein has spent the last two years writing under Herbison’s mentorship. As a member of both the Nashville Songwriters Association International and The Recording Academy, Lickstein has regularly participated in many of the workshops, development and networking opportunities both organizations have to offer. As a result, she has had the tremendous privilege of meeting and learning from songwriting greats such as legendary songwriter/producer Phil Galdston (Vanessa Williams, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Esperanza Spaulding), Lance Carpenter (Kelsea Ballerini “Love Me Like You Mean It”), and Grammy award-winner and publisher, Liz Rose, perhaps best known for co-writing Taylor Swift’s “Teardrops on My Guitar” and “You Belong With Me,” Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush,” and Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl.” Some of Lickstein’s performance history includes playing WIRK’s Rib Roundup Country Music Festival two years in a row (most recently sharing a roster with the likes of Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, and The Cadillac Three), as well as the BandSandBrews Craft Beer & Music Festival (sharing a stage with Ashley McBryde and Emily Brooke).
7:30 – 10:00 (break at 9:00 for Fireworks) | Tim Charron
Tim Charron is a country rock recording artist that currently divides his time between Nashville and Florida. Charron currently has three albums out, the latest, Chasing The Sun, was recorded with country mega star Jason Aldean’s band. He considers his music to be “Country Rock with a Twist of Lime.” Some of his greatest influences are musical greats like John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Nirvana. However, one of the greatest influences on his life (and in his music) has come from Mother Nature herself, the beach.

Meyer Amphitheatre: The Chris Thomas Band (Jazz/Soul) | 5 – 8:30 p.m. http://www.thechristhomasband.com/ The Chris Thomas Band is a 19-piece ensemble, who specialize in the performance of vintage Sinatra and soulful Motown, as well as current popular songs custom arranged for a big band by its own band members. The band’s members are all professionally trained musicians from colleges and universities around the U.S., as well as the Army and Navy bands. Band lead Chris Thomas is an exciting and interactive entertainer, fashioned in the way of the great performers of years gone by. The Chris Thomas Band is bringing that music back, bigger and better than ever before, to audiences all over the world. Be sure not to miss this nostalgic-inducing 4th on Flagler performance.

Post Park: 5-9 p.m. · Featuring superstar performances by: · PB Mako Cheerleaders · District 561 Dancers · The Master Sisters · FBI Kids Dancers · Alesia Taylor · WAVE · Tailored Soul · Angela Domenico · AON SRS Dancers · CJ Fam · Dream Team Dancers Children’s activities will take center stage at Post Park. 4th on Flagler attendees can plan to experience singers, dancers and much more entertainment in this area for family members of all ages.

PARKING: Plenty of public parking is available near 4th on Flagler at City parking garages and surface lots. Rates are between $5 - $15 and are based on proximity to the event site. All 1,500 parking meters downtown will be free of charge. The following are City-owned lots and garages in the downtown area: The Clematis Garage at Clematis St. just west of Quadrille Blvd. The Banyan Garage at Banyan Blvd. and Olive Ave. The City Center Garage at Banyan Blvd. and Dixie Highway The Evernia Garage at Evernia St. and Dixie Highway The Police Department Garage at Clematis St. and Sapodilla Ave. The City "B" Lot on Datura St. west of Dixie Highway The "Old City Hall" Lot on Banyan Blvd. east of Olive Ave.