America 250: A Summer of Traditions
Fireworks every Friday. Patriotic vibes all summer. Memories for the next 250 years.
Join us for a season-long celebration inspired by the simple family traditions that define an All-American summer. From weekly fireworks and poolside parties to themed activities and more, America 250 brings red, white, and blue moments to life all summer long at The Beach Club Resort & Spa.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at The Beach Club
As America turns 250, we’re celebrating those classic family moments that turn a beach trip into a tradition of its own. Here’s what’s happening this summer.
Freedom Fridays
Friday nights set the tone for the weekend. Freedom Fridays bring that TGIF feeling to life with fireworks over the Gulf, parties by the pool, live entertainment, and patriotic touches that turn the end of every week into something worth celebrating.
Fireworks Over the Gulf | 9 pm
Every Freedom Friday ends with a fireworks show over the Gulf at 9 pm. It’s a classic summer moment that never gets old, whether you’re watching from the beach, the pool deck, or your balcony.
More Freedom Friday Fun
Keep that Friday feeling all day long with festivities across the resort, including:
- Patriotic cocktails at every bar
- Themed specials at Coast and The Hideaway
- Lively events on The Village Lawn
- America 250 sundaes at The Creamery
- Exclusive America 250 souvenirs at The Mercantile
Fireworks Viewing Party
(Spectrum Resorts Guests Only)
7:30–10 pm | Clubhouse Pool | $10 per person
Make a night of it with our poolside Fireworks Viewing Party from 7:30 to 10 PM. This guest-only event includes live music, fire dancers, a photo booth, face painting, patriotic swag, and a front-row seat to the show.
2026 Freedom Fridays Schedule
May 24 Memorial Weekend Fireworks Show (Sunday) | 5-minute show
June 5, 12, 19, 26 | 5-minute show
July 4 Independence Day Fireworks (Saturday) | Full 13-minute show
July 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5-minute show
August 7 | 5-minute show
Dates and show times are subject to change.
America’s 250th Birthday Beach Party on July 4th
While we’ll be celebrating all summer long, we have some extra special events planned for July 4th! Excel Beach Services will be hosting a party on the beach to the west of Doral Boardwalk. The party will include live entertainment by Rags and Riches, Southern Style catering by The Wharf Catering Group, bonfires for s’mores and hot dog roasting, face painting, games, and a front row seat to the fireworks show! Toby the Turtle will also make an appearance at 8:30 p.m.!
Tickets
Adults: $80 per person
Kids ages 5-12: $65 per person
Kids under 5: Admitted free
Purchase your tickets by calling Excel Beach Services at 850-353-3276 or visiting www.excelbeachservices.com
July 4th Beach Closure
With the exception of the beach party area, the beach will close at 5 p.m. on July 4th to set up for the annual fireworks show. Beach services will end at 2 p.m. on July 4th.
Beach Days, Bonfires, and Summer Traditions
Beach days come with traditions of their own, and this summer is all about celebrating the little things that turn a good beach day into a great one. Comfy, shaded beach chairs right next to the water. Watching the kids take their first turn on a banana boat. Roasting s’mores over a fire as the stars come out and fireworks burst overhead.
These are the moments that shape summer at The Beach Club.
Book Your Summer Beach Bonfire
Book a summer beach bonfire and turn sunset into the start of something new. Excel Beach Services will set you up with a crackling fire, cozy seating, s’mores supplies, and plenty of space to stretch out. You just show up and enjoy the glow.
This summer, Freedom Friday bonfires will be held on the west side of Doral Beach Boardwalk to give you a front-row seat to the fireworks. With exclusive beach access after 5 p.m., you can settle in early and stay right where the celebration unfolds.
Freedom Fridays Beach Access: To safely prepare for the Friday night fireworks show, the beach closes to general access at 5:00 PM on Fridays. During this time, only guests with confirmed bonfire reservations will be permitted on the beach while preparations are underway.
Make Every Beach Day Count
Reserve your beach chairs and umbrellas for prime Gulf-front real estate. Book watersports that’ll have the kids begging to go again. Set up everything you need for a day by the water that stretches from sunrise to sunset (and beyond).
Book it all from The Spectrum Resorts Mobile App or visit our Beach Services page.
Tie-Dye with Toby
Toby’s favorite way to celebrate summer is going turtley tie-dye. During special craft sessions, guests can create their own patriotic tie-dye shirts alongside everyone’s favorite turtle. Check the Resort Guide for tie-dye session dates and times throughout the season.
Sparks, S’mores, and Sweet Summer Memories
Here’s to 250 years of celebrations and counting.
America 250: A Summer of Traditions
The best summer traditions stay with you long after the trip ends. They’re the moments families fall into naturally, year after year, and the memories that bring them back. America 250 is about honoring those familiar summer rhythms and the feeling of togetherness that turns a beach vacation into something more.