July 4th Parade on Main Street

Celebrate America’s birthday at Daytona Beach’s Fourth of July Veterans Parade that starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, on Main Street. The parade will pay tribute to veterans and first responders and is being organized by Volusia Veterans.

The parade will start on Main Street at Atlantic Avenue and travel west on Main Street to the base of the bridge.

In addition to the parade, there will be a special July 4th Veterans Ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. by the Clock Tower between the Boardwalk and the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort that will be presented by Volusia Veterans and is sponsored by the city.

Enjoy fireworks July 4th in Daytona Beach

Enjoy fireworks on Independence Day in Daytona Beach

This year, leave the fireworks to the professionals. Fabulous fireworks will shoot and sparkle in the sky over the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach starting at about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Spectators can view the show from the city’s boardwalk behind the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, on the beach or in Breakers Oceanfront Park. The pyrotechnic extravaganza follows a free concert at 7:15 p.m. by the Alter Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, at the Oceanfront Bandshell. VIP concert tickets are available for $15.

Did you know that more than 11,000 people in the U.S. were injured from fireworks in 2021? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 74% of injuries occurred in the weeks before and after July 4. Below are tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday.

Never allow young children to play with fireworks.
Always read the instructions.
Set up fireworks in a clear, open space.
Wear protective eyeglasses and gloves.
Light at arm’s length and then stand back.
Never attempt to relight a “dud” or defective firework.
Never hold a lit firework in your hand.
Have a bucket of water or sand or a fire extinguisher ready as a preventive measure.

In addition, consumer-grade fireworks are banned on Volusia County’s beaches, where they not only leave a mess, but they can also frighten nesting sea turtles and cause birds to abandon their nests.

Sign up for free adult computer classes

Free adult computer classes are available for residents. Beginner and intermediate classes are offered at these community centers:

Every Monday: Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George Engram Blvd.
Every Tuesday: Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural & Educational Center, 1000 Vine St.

Class times are:

6 to 6:50 p.m. Level 1 (Beginner)
7 to 7:50 p.m. Level 2 (Intermediate)

For more information or to register, call (386) 671-8266.

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Help keep Daytona Beach safe

Anonymous ways to report crime
The Police Department has made it easy for residents to report suspicious activities and share critical details, leading to more effective crime prevention and resolution. Examples of information that will help law enforcement includes:

Unsolved crimes
Vandalism
Theft
Drug activity
Crimes being planned in the community or at a school

Ways to anonymously provide information:

24 hours a day via computer, tablet or smartphone through your favorite browser. Report crime anonymously at Northeast Florida Crimestoppers or City Protect.
Prefer texting? Smartphone users can also submit information via text. Text DBTIPS plus tip information to CRIMES (274637).

Game Night at YSG Community Center

Whether it is dominoes, chess or checkers, enjoy playing board games at Game Night at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center, 1000 Vine St. Game Night is at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday for people ages 18 and older. For more information, call (3860 671-5780.

Tickets on sale to “Celebrating Billy Joel,” a tribute to America’s Piano Man

Tickets are on sale for “Celebrating Billy Joel,” who will be paying tribute to Billy Joel at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office. Tickets are $49.75 plus applicable surcharges.

“Celebrating Billy Joel,” a tribute to America’s Piano Man, is returning to pay tribute to the songs and style of Billy Joel. This year, they mark the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album, “Piano Man,” with a show that spotlights songs from the classic 1973 record, as well as hits from the full length and breadth of Billy Joel’s extensive catalogue. Expect to hear international smash hit songs including “Just the Way You Are,” “Uptown Girl,” “Vienna,” “New York State of Mind” and, of course, the timeless “Piano Man.”