MelBOOM 2026 - 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

The City of Melbourne is planning a “blast” of an event for the Fourth of July celebration fireworks display — an experience that thousands of citizens and guests look forward to each year at Front Street Park (2210 Front Street). Celebrate America's 250th birthday with us!
Let us know if you go! Please tag City of Melbourne Parks, Recreation & Golf Facebook page and/or use #melboom2026.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors who made this event possible.
Schedule
3 p.m.: Food trucks open
5 p.m.: Shuttle Busses Begin running from the Melbourne Auditorium
5:30 p.m.: Entertainment begins with our official MelBOOM emcee, Christopher Long
6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.: Phoenix Band
8:58 p.m.: Singing of the National Anthem by the winner of the Star Spangled Singer Showcase
9 p.m.: Fireworks start (weather permitting)
Security is provided by Cornerstone Protective Services.
Food Trucks
The following food trucks will open at 3 p.m. at Front Street Park:
Better Call Dogs
Tasty Freeze 2.0
Kona Ice
The Hangry Spartan
Gran Arepa
Strong Island Ice Cream
Mac & Fries
Hunnyz Wingz & Thingz
Rice Rice Baby
Paris Creperie
Paisley Kitchen (Pita Pyramid Collaboration)
Family-Friendly Vendors
Face painting, kid's games, photo booth, novelty item giveaways, Drop Artesian Water, and stage toss of official MelBOOM t-shirt designed by Derek Gores. Visit our Fireworks Sponsor Orlando Health.
Parking
Attendees are encouraged to park at Melbourne Auditorium (at 625 Hibiscus Boulevard) and use a free shuttle service to Front Street Park. Three buses will run continuously from 5 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. Bus service will resume after the fireworks show and will run until 11 p.m. An ADA accessible bus will be available at the Melbourne Auditorium.
No parking is allowed on the portion of the causeway that is in the City of Melbourne. Please note that some businesses do not allow public parking. Those businesses may have your vehicle towed from their private properties at your expense even if they are not open for business on July 4.
Road Closures
The following roads will close at 8 p.m. and will remain closed until approximately 10 p.m., depending on the time it takes for pedestrians to safely exit the park:
Strawbridge Avenue (U.S. 192) from U.S. 1 to Riverside Drive (Indialantic)
New Haven Avenue from the east side of the Mansion’s driveway to Strawbridge Avenue
Riverview Drive at Palmetto Avenue
Front Street at Melbourne Avenue
Restrooms
Public restrooms will be located outside of the Front Street Civic Center and port-o-lets in the parking lot on the south side of Front Street Civic Center by the grass area.
There will not be public restrooms available inside the Front Street Civic Center because it will be closed to the general public for a VIP sponsor reception.
Boat Ramp Closure
The boat ramp at Front Street Park will be closed at 5 p.m. on July 3 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on July 5.
Canopies/Tents Not Allowed
Canopies and tents will not be allowed at Front Street Park because they block the view for other spectators.