Page 10 - Boca Club News - June '23

Page 10, Boca Club News
Two Fun, Free Summertime Gifts from the City of Boca Raton…

Free Tribute Concerts Headline Downtown Boca’s

“Summer in the City” Bands Series

Celebrate the sounds of summer with the City of Boca Friday, July 28th–Neil Diamond Tribute Show featuring
Raton’s Summer in the City series, a line-up of free tribute Rob Garrett;
concerts with nods to Elvis, Prince, the Beach Boys and Friday, August 4th–3rd Annual Battle of the Bands
others, most Friday nights starting at 8 p.m. through Competition.
August 4th at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Summer in the City sponsors include American Social
The season heats up with several scheduled ticketed and Waterstone Resort & Marina.
concerts with such artists as Walker Hayes, Brit Floyd, Ticketed shows include:
the Goo Goo Dolls with OAR, and Jason Mraz. Friday, June 23rd: Brit Floyd
“Our Summer in the City series was created to celebrate July 26th: Goo Goo Dolls & OAR
a range of genres and generations,” said Amy DiNorscio, August 12th: Jason Mraz
Amphitheater and Community Events Manager for the For more information, and links to purchase tickets for
City of Boca Raton. “We are excited about this year’s the ticketed shows, visit www.mizneramp.com.
line-up that will culminate with the 3rd Annual Battle of Friday, June 30th–The Symphonia and FAU Summer The City of Boca Raton boasts five miles of gorgeous
the Bands, showcasing our own amazing talent.” Concert Band, Presenting Movie Soundtrack Favorites beaches, 48 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space,
The line-up of free Summer in the City concerts began Friday, July 7th–Best of Both Worlds: A Tribute to the attracting residents and visitors year-round. The city’s
on June 2nd; it featured The Elvis Presley Experience with History of Van Halen; Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of
Matt Stone, and will continue with the following schedule: Friday, July 14th–Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince; free community events at select parks and the Mizner Park
Friday, June 16th–The Beach Boys: A Tribute to the Friday, July 21st–We are Yacht Rock (soft rock hits from Amphitheater. For more details on city events, visit www.
Beach Boys; the late 70s to early 80s); myboca.us/CommunityEvents.
“Fabulous Fourth” Celebration–Fireworks, Live Music,

Rides, Games and Food Drive to Benefit Boca Helping Hands

The City of Boca Raton’s Recreation Services Indulge in a variety of quality Fabulous Fourth program
Department will host a Fabulous Fourth Celebration food vendors, ice cream and offerings, Boca Helping Hands
on Tuesday, July 4th, at Countess de Hoernle Park/ baked goods. Remember to bring will be facilitating a canned and
Spanish River Athletic Facility, 1000 NW Spanish River your reusable water bottle, as non-perishable food drive with
Boulevard, starting at 5:30 p.m. A spectacular fireworks the City’s mobile water unit convenient drop-off boxes at
show will begin at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to will supply free filtered water event trolley stops.
the public. throughout the event. Free parking will be available
Enjoy amusement rides, kids’ crafts, strolling The main stage will feature nearby at the Boca Corporate
entertainers, DJ, games, video game trucks, and more. music by Matthew Sabatella Center. Complimentary shuttle
and the Rambling String Band, service will begin at 5 p.m.
InBox connecting people with music through the end of the event.
that is woven into the fabric of the
Pets, coolers, sparklers/fireworks,
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The Fabulous Fourth Celebration
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