The City of Boca Raton offers a variety of family-friendly special events throughout the year. These large scale events range from honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. in January and a spectacular fireworks showcase on the 4th of July, to paying tribute to our Veterans every November and an entire season of holiday events for all.

Please view our event calendar for upcoming events.

If you are interested in volunteering for a special event, please visit our Volunteer page to submit an application. 
    

2017 Special Events

BRAZILIAN BEAT  

Saturday, September 9     6 pm to 11 pm

Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real (Federal Hwy, just south of Glades Rd)
Enjoy a Samba Parade by SambaLa Samba School, Authentic Brazilian food vendors and concert
Cost: Free

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Saturday, November 11    9:00 am

Location: Boca Raton Cemetery, 449 SW 4th Avenue
Featuring veterans groups, City officials, music by Ft. Lauderdale Highlanders and Boca Raton Community High School Band; drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC; and Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guards. Volunteers provided by Boca Raton Kiwanis.
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995

VETERANS DAY CONCERT

Saturday, November 11     7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real (Federal Hwy, just south of Glades Road)
A Veterans Day evening concert will feature the Florida Wind Symphony: “An American Tribute.”
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Wednesday, November 22      5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real (Federal Hwy, just south of Glades Road)
Come kick-off the Holiday season with our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be the traditional holiday tree lighting, stage show, rides, games, snow and pictures with Santa( for a fee).
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995

HOLIDAY STREET PARADE

Wednesday, December 6     7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us for our 47th Annual Holiday Street Parade. This year’s parade theme will be “Light Up Boca” Parade route begins at Federal Hwy & SE 7th Street, traveling north to Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995  

HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 16     6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Intracoastal Waterway starting at the C-15 canal (Boca Raton-Delray Beach city limits) traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge
Entering your boat in the 41st Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade is the perfect way to experience the Holiday season! Otherwise, enjoy the parade from the Red Reef Park (west), the Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park. A link to the application will be available here after 8/1/17.
ESTIMATE BRIDGE CLOSING TIMES: Bridges are held in the up position for approximately 45 minutes
• 6:50 – Spanish River
• 7:20 – Palmetto Park
• 7:30 – Camino Real
Cost: Free boat entries to participate in the parade. Free viewing areas: Red Reef Park (west), the Wild Flower Property or Silver Palm Park.
Contact: 561.393.7995
 

                                    2018 Community Events
 

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONCERT
Saturday, January 13, 2018     7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location: Sanborn Sq (72 N Federal Hwy)
Concert featuring local bands and recording artists
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995
The City of Boca Raton will host multiple events honoring and celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
Monday, January 15, 2018     9:00 am to 10:30 am

Location: MLK Jr. Memorial (200 NE Ruby St)
Ceremony featuring City officials, Inspirational speeches and singing
10:30 am to 11:00 am: March from MLK Jr Memorial to Sanborn Square featuring the Boca Raton Community High School Band and local groups
11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Sanborn Sq (72 N Federal Hwy)
Celebration with family activities, face painting, rides, slides and vendors
Cost: Free
Contact: 561.393.7995