Enjoy a free movie Friday night

Enjoy a free movie, hotdogs, drinks, popcorn and candy at Friday night’s Showtime in the Parks! Watch “Space Jam: A New Legacy” starring LeBron James on the big screen with family and friends at Suburbia Park at 700 Heineman St. The gates at the park will open at 7:30 p.m. and attendees can enjoy music by a DJ and games. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blankets. Showtime in the Parks is sponsored by Zone 5 City Commissioner Dannette Henry.

City hosts Football Kickoff Party at Daytona Stadium

Enjoy a day full of fun at the city’s Football Kickoff Party at Daytona Stadium Saturday, Aug. 20. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., there will be free activities including country, pop and rock concerts and performances by local school cheerleaders, dance teams and marching bands. 

Free concerts on the One Daytona stage throughout the day:

• Nerd Ranger – Performing at 11 a.m.
  Hailing from Shermer, Illinois, Nerd Ranger is known as "the smartest band in the land." Good looks, big brains and “dancing with the nerds” moves....what a combination! With a collective IQ of over 1,000, these geniuses have turned party rock and roll into a science with a big bang! Inspired by the 80’s movie, Revenge of the Nerds, this high energy party band is like riding in a DeLorean that just hit 88 MPH!
  
  
• Chris McNeil - Performing at 2:30 p.m.
  Stationed on a Navy ship at sea, Chris McNeil learned three chords on a guitar -- and has never stopped playing since. Born and raised in Central Florida, Chris grew up surrounded by music. His pride for where he comes from is woven into his meaningful lyrics, while the soulfulness gained singing in the church choir comes across in each note he sings. His feel-good music blends a laid-back, small-town vibe with melodies that can always get a party started. Chris plays a full lineup of shows in the Central Florida area and beyond. His first single, “County Line,” has already caught the attention in the Nashville music scene. This hardworking veteran has served his country and now finds his greatest joy entertaining others through his music.
  
  
• Lovestruck Robot – Performing at 5:30 p.m.
  Lovestruck Robot is a young, fresh, explosive band from Orlando, Florida, that features the lead vocals of Jace Magee and Vanessa Quillao. This young, talented band has extensive touring experience that spreads overseas and across the country. They have played at the Super Bowl, the World Famous House of Blues, the Ritz Theater in historic Ybor City Tampa, and have also graced “The Voice” and “American Idol” stages. The band has released a full album titled, “I Wanna Be In A Band,” and have also had two singles that reached the top of the charts on Sirius XM Satellite radio, and the National Media Base charts. Their sophomore single “Random Hi 5’s” has been featured on the “Today” show on NBC and also was the featured song for Bloomingdale’s 2014 National Spring Line ad campaign. The bands repertoire combines the latest in Top 40 pop with throwback Motown mashups and old school tunes specially designed to make party goers of all ages smile and dance! Their explosive and energetic stage show, and extensive repertoire of cover songs is guaranteed to get you fired up. 

Help keep Daytona Beach beautiful at coastal cleanup

Registration is open for this year’s International Coastal Cleanup, which will be Saturday, Sept. 17. Cleanup locations in Daytona Beach include:

• Sun Splash Park, 611 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Daytona Beach City Island Park, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway

Sites will be closed for registration when they reach capacity. The first 1,000 registered participants will receive a promotional item with the 2022 International Coastal Cleanup logo; however, registration is not required to participate.