A Florida family vacation in Cocoa Beach is a dream most Americans have, and because this year the 4th falls on a Friday, celebrating in our Happy Palm Stays holiday hideaways will make even more of your travel dreams come true. Offering comfort, luxury, and views of the sand, sea, and possibly a fireworks show or two, this getaway promises to be one you will never forget. Our Happy Palm Stays guide to a family-friendly 4th of July in Cocoa Beach will help you fill every line of your itinerary with fun and excitement, ending the day with the best fireworks show in the state!
This Is What They Fought For
Our ancestors who dreamed up the Declaration of Independence, who rode around the country on horseback garnering signatures for the document, and who fought, many sacrificing their lives for the cause, fought for this. Those brave men wanted to live in a world where citizens didn’t have to work every minute of every day simply to keep up with the high taxes, and as the fireworks explode in the sky above you on America’s 249th birthday, you will know that their dreams came true, and it is your responsibility as an American to make this day the best celebration ever. This is why you chose Cocoa Beach for your holiday vacation, perhaps taking your daytime celebrations to our white sand beaches, slathering on sunscreen, filling your Stanley mugs with margaritas, and letting the serenity of the sea bring joy to your heart. This is a day for building sandcastles, for snorkeling in clear waters, and for celebrating your freedom by relaxing hard and playing harder!
Ice Cream and Family on a Summer Day
The sun will be shining and the temperature will be nudging triple digits on July 4th, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate this beautiful day than with some ice cream purchased from the Rockin’ Retro Ice Cream Parlor, located at 2019 N Atlantic Avenue. Step into the best of the past when you walk inside, standing on checkerboard pattern floor tiles that complement the mint ice cream color on the walls to perfection. Vinyl booths, aluminum wrapped Formica tables, and a 50s style jukebox complete the picture of retro that goes along with its name will greet you, enticing you to order your favorite cone. Also serving milkshakes and banana splits, they are currently offering a fun deal. Anyone with the name of the day (it was Sally and Dean when this was written) will get a free medium soft serve! We can’t guarantee that deal will take place on the holiday, but doesn’t it make you want to explore more of what makes this place special?
Multiple Celebrations This 4th of July in Cocoa Beach
The Space Coast is a close knit one and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday in the area; we’ve listed the top choices below.
Brevard July 4th Symphony Under the Stars, Cocoa Riverfront Park
Offering a free concert that starts at 8 PM, guests can also purchase VIP tickets for a barbecue dinner that include reserve parking, a BBQ dinner at the Civic Center, dessert, and reserved seating at the concert, or you can enjoy the freebies and order food and beverages from the food trucks that will be lining up at the event. VIP Tickets cost $80 per person, and the night ends with fireworks, of course!
Red, White, and Boom Over North Brevard, Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville
Starting at 6 PM there will be gourmet food trucks, kids activities that include face painting, bounce houses, games, and more, and arts and crafts vendors selling their creations. We love shopping for gifts and souvenirs at these fun events and we think you will too, bringing home memories is the form of art that you will remember forever. Dance and sing along with the music being played and when the sky lights up with colorful explosions, you may not know where to look, to the sky or into the eyes of your tiny travelers, eyes that are shining with joy, awe, and gratitude that you brought them to this wonderful celebration.
MelBOOM 2025, Front Street Civic Center in Melbourne
The city of Melbourne brings an old fashioned 4th of July celebration to the table, starting with a parade in the daylight hours and offering music, food, arts and crafts vendor as well as one of the biggest fireworks shows in the area. All the details have not been released as of this writing, but if previous year’s events are anything to consider, 2025 is going to a year to remember!
Hanging Out at Home with Happy Palm Stays
Your favorite 4th of July activities may be the ones you enjoy at home in our holiday hideaways. Offering crystal clear pools, barbecue areas, and balconies on which you may be able to sit and watch the fireworks over the sea, a 4th of July vacation in Cocoa Beach may become a new family tradition. Reserve your favorite property today!
