City of Marco Island Press Release 21-34 (06-25-21)

06-25-21

21-34

The City of Marco Island is looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with residents and visitors. The following is important information from the City:

• Fireworks: The City is hosting a fireworks display on July 4th at 9:00pm. Fireworks will launch from a barge situated off the coast between Tigertail Beach and South Beach. We are grateful to local donors including the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, and the Marco Island Civic Association.

• Fireworks are not permitted within City limits. Marco Island has high density neighborhoods which creates a high risk for fires and personal injury while using fireworks. We also work hard to protect eagles, owls, turtles, and other species. Please enjoy the City’s fireworks show and do not set off fireworks on your own.

• Parking: Vehicles must not block the road to wait for parking spaces. Some residential streets are marked indicating that parking in the swales is prohibited. Vehicles that are parked illegally will be ticketed and are subject to being towed.

• Trash: Beaches are crowed on holiday weekends. We ask beach-goers to put trash in the receptacles or pack it up and take it with you. The trash receptacles at the beach will be emptied twice on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday over the holiday weekend. Littering on the beach is a violation of the City’s code and is subject to a fine.

• The City and Collier County are working together to keep our beaches clean. There will be a beach cleanup on Monday, July 5th at 8:00am at South Marco Beach, Tigertail Beach, and Residents’ Beach. Bring your neighbors and friends to support this initiative.

• Noise: Marco Island noise ordinance will be enforced and there are no warnings given after 11:00pm. Any concerns related to noise should be reported to the Marco Island Police Department at 239-389-5050.

This Fourth of July we want to celebrate with residents and visitors to commemorate the birth of our great country. Please stay safe, enjoy our beautiful Island, and when you visit the beach, leave only footprints.