01-07-2025
Is 4th of July a busy day to fly? Hotel deals, fireworks on Treasure Coast
As Fourth of July weekend rapidly approaches, it's the perfect time to make sure your plans are in order.
If you're planning on flying somewhere, don't bank on any empty seats. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a travel advisory that it is ready for over 18.5 million passengers traveling for the upcoming holiday.
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels are celebrating with an Independent Hotel Sale June 27 through July 11, offering rooms at $17.76 and $177.60 at over 35 properties nationwide.
Read more to find out which Vero Beach resort is included in the deal, where you can find firework shows on Florida's Treasure Coast and tips on how to fly for cheap this July.
Freedom Festival
When: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Riverview Park, 600 U.S. 1
What: Parade along Indian River Drive from Sebastian Community Center and Davis Street to Riverview Park at U.S. 1 and County Road 512 starts 8:30 a.m.; festival with live music, vendors and games from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Website:
Independence Day on the Indian River
When: 5-9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park, 3001 Riverside Park Drive
What: Food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, live music, beer and wine for sale, fireworks synchronized to music
Website:
Stars over St. Lucie
When: 6-9:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Marina Square, 1 Avenue A
What: Live music, food vendors
Website: Watch:
Patriotic Boat Parade
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Meet at the turning basin just north of the South Causeway Bridge at 10:45 a.m.
What: Fort Pierce Yacht Club's 15th annual event where boats are decorated in red, white and blue. Boaters should use Channel 81 to communicate.
Website:
Freedomfest
When: 4-10 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place
What: Live music, food-eating contest, food and drinks, family-friendly entertainment
Website:
Tradition's Homegrown 4th of July Celebration
When: 5-9 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Tradition Square, 10489 S.W. Meeting St., Port St. Lucie
What: Live music, food trucks
Website:
4th of July Centennial Salute to Martin County
When: 4-10:15 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Flagler Park, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave.
What: Food trucks, live music on Riverwalk Stage from 7-10:15 p.m., children's activities from 4-8 p.m.; third annual golf cart parade at 10 a.m. costs $25 to enter
Website:
Farm Jam & Fireworks
When: 6-9:15 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Newfield Farm Lawn, 1050 S.W. Prairie Ave., Palm City
What: Live music, food trucks, games; $10 per vehicle for non-residents, free for residents, registration required
Website:
Independence Day Celebration
When: 5-11 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Timer Powers Park, 21479 S.W. Citrus Blvd., Indiantown
What: Music, vendors, a kids' zone, food trucks
Website:
Three Florida resorts and hotels, including Costa d'Este in Vero Beach, are offering rooms at $17.76 and $177.60 a night from June 27 to July 11 as a Fourth of July special.
At least two dozen Benchmark resorts and hotels will offer a select number of rooms at an ultra-reduced rate in honor of July 4. The Independent Hotel Sale also includes rooms at a reduced rate of $177.60 for properties nationwide.
The following Florida resorts and hotels are participating:
Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa, Vero Beach, Florida
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Palm Coast
The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
More: Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating
Prices as of June 30:
Vero Beach flights to and from Hartford, Connecticut
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from Hartford, Connecticut are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in July.
Departing ticket prices: $69 - $215
Returning ticket prices: $69 - $215
Vero Beach flights to and from New Haven, Connecticut
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from New Haven, Connecticut are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout July.
Departing ticket prices: $89 - $109
Returning ticket prices: $79 - $109
Vero Beach flights to and from Providence, Rhode Island
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from Providence, Rhode Island are offered on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays in July.
Departing ticket prices: $79 - $399
Returning ticket prices: $89 - $239
Vero Beach flights to and from Long Island / Islip, New York
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from Long Island / Islip, New York are offered on Mondays and Fridays in July.
Departing ticket prices: $104 - $189
Returning ticket prices: $79 - $159
Vero Beach flights to and from Newburgh, New York
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from Newburgh, New York are not offered in July.
When you try to book a flight, the Breeze Airways website says "Seasonal flights return soon."
Vero Beach flights to and from Ogdensburg, New York
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to Ogdensburg, New York are offered on Sundays and Thursdays in July. Returning flights are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Departing ticket prices: $33 - $305
Returning ticket prices: $59 - $147
Vero Beach flights to and from White Plains, New York
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and fromWhite Plains, New York are offered daily in July.
Departing ticket prices: $79 - $499
Returning ticket prices: $79 - $359
Vero Beach flights to and from Washington, D.C.
Flights from Vero Beach Airport to and from Washington, D.C. are offered on Thursdays and Sundays in July.
Departing ticket prices: $69 - $329
Returning ticket prices: $69 - $149
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a travel advisory that it is staffed and ready to accommodate over 18.5 million passengers traveling for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
The projection encompasses travel from Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest numbers of passengers, about 2.9 million, expected Sunday, July 6.
July is a peak travel month due to summer break, family vacations and countless events going on during the season.
CheapOair suggests travelers fly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, which often cost less than weekend flights. The online travel agency mentioned Fourth of July weekend and late July as some of the busiest times of the month.
"Experts suggest booking flights 1-3 months in advance for domestic trips and 2-8 months for international travel," the website states. "This window offers a sweet spot between availability and price."
Contributing: Laurie K. Blandford and Gianna Montesano, Treasure Coast Newspapers, Michelle Spitzer, Florida Today
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: 4th of July on Treasure Coast brings fireworks, hotel deals and more
