Press Release 22_32_Fourth of July Marco Island Celebration

(June 30, 2022) 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, the Marco Island Civic Association, and Marco Island Lion’s Club.

• 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 crowded 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. 

• Noise: Marco Island noise ordinance will be enforced and there are no warnings given after 11:00pm. The person responsible for the violation, as well as the property owner will be issued a citation or Notice of Violation. Any concerns related to noise should be reported to the Marco Island Police Department at 239-389-5050.

• Beaches: We are now in sea turtle nesting season. If you dig holes or build sand structures on the beach, please fill in the holes and remove any obstacles that could create a false crawl for our sea turtles.

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.