America 250: A Summer of Traditions
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
Kid’s Activities
Fireworks over the Gulf
Live Music
Tie Dye T-shirts
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
Wristbands can be purchased at the Club Desk. We recommend pre-purchasing before the event.
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. On party nights, the Clubhouse will close at 7 p.m. to prepare. Guests should enter through the south gates wearing their Fireworks Party wristband.
2026 Freedom Fridays Schedule
May 24 Memorial Weekend Fireworks Show (Sunday) | 5-minute show
June 5, 12, 19, 26 | 5-minute show
July 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5-minute show
August 7 | 5-minute show
The beach will close at 7:30 p.m. on dates listed above to set up for fireworks. Security will lock the boardwalk gates at this time. Dates and show times are subject to change.
Freedom Fridays Activity Schedule
9:00 a.m. Fit To Hit $ (Intermediate/Advanced Adults) Racquet Club
Join USPTA Tennis Pro Joey for a fast-paced, fun tennis workout with drills and live games. $20 per person for all guests. 8 person maximum. Call to sign up at 251-540-1340
10:30 a.m. Turtle Tot Craft “Patriotic Floating Boat” $ (5 & under) Clubhouse Poolside
Little ones get crafty with the Activities. $3+tax with red wristband.
11:30 a.m. Patriotic Treasure Hunt Clubhouse Poolside
Hunt for letters to unscramble a patriotic phrase to unlock our treasure chest for a prize.
1:00 p.m. Belly Flop Contest Clubhouse Poolside
Show us your best belly flop to win bragging rights and a prize
1-5:00 p.m. Live Music by Gregory Brown Clubhouse Pool Area
Enjoy live music (Justin Wall on July 31st, but Greg all other dates)
2:00 p.m. Poolside Craft “Toby Ceramic Magnets” $ Clubhouse Poolside
Paint a ceramic magnet with our mascot on it. $8+tax with red wristband.
4:00 p.m. Toby Dance Party & Frozen Treats Clubhouse Poolside
Learn how to do the Toby dance with The Beach Club mascot, Toby the Turtle, then cool off with a frozen treat.
5:00 p.m. Poolside Craft “Patriotic Toby Tote Bags” $ Clubhouse Poolside
Color a tote bag with our mascot, Toby the Turtle, on it. $15+tax with red wristband.
6-8:00 p.m. Patriotic Glitter Tattoos $ Village Lawn Activity Tent
Choose a tattoo and two colors, then watch our Activities Team create your body art.
Non-Spectrum guests must purchase a Village Lawn wristband for $15.
6-10:00 p.m. Live Music Village Lawn Stage
Enjoy live music. (Various Artists)
6:30-8:30 p.m. Petting Zoo $ Village Lawn
Get hands-on with cute farm animals.
Non-Spectrum guests must purchase a Village Lawn wristband for $15.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Ballistic Swing $ Village Lawn
Take a ride on our carnival-style swing.
Non-Spectrum guests must purchase a Village Lawn wristband for $15.
7:30-10:00 p.m. Firework Watch Party $ Clubhouse Poolside
Dance to the tunes of our DJ, take a picture in the photo booth, get your face painted, and enjoy patriotic accessories, then watch the fireworks, followed by a fire dancer performance. Visit the Club Desk before to purchase wristband. $10 for all guests. Spectrum Guests and Members ONLY.
8:30 p.m. Patriotic Candy Bingo Village Lawn Activity Stage
Play Smartie Bingo with a patriotic twist for a chance to win a prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sparks, S’mores, and Sweet Summer Memories
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.
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