Parks & Recreation Month Drones Independence Day Celebration at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Collier County Parks and Recreation kicks off  Parks and Recreation Month at the Drones In Paradise Independence Day Celebration at Paradise Coast Sports Complex On Saturday, July 6, 2024, the skies over the Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be illuminated with a first-time ever drone light show in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The family friendly celebration, “Drones in Paradise,” will feature a breathtaking drone light show that promises to be a mesmerizing display of technology, art, patriotism and community spirit, making it a memorable experience for all attendees.
Event Schedule:
Family Activities (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM): Start the evening with a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including bounce houses, remote control cars, laser tag, face painting, a live artist, and DJ entertainment.

Movie Screening (7:00 PM): Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the stadium.

Drone Show (9:00 PM): Witness 300 drones as they light up the night sky in a spectacular display, synchronized to patriotic American music. This cutting-edge show offers a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fireworks, featuring beautiful, colorful designs and animations.

Stars and Stripes After Party (9:30 PM): Join us on the Great Lawn for live music by the band Foreman’s 5. The drone show is a stunning visual display featuring a fleet of high-tech drones, choreographed to create animated light displays set to a soundtrack of patriotic music. A modern version of a traditional fireworks display, hundreds of small, light equipped
drones fly in coordinated patterns creating an awe-inspiring show against the backdrop of the night sky. This safe and eco-friendly celebration is an exciting and magical experience for the young and young-at-heart.

“This year we are pleased to bring an entirely new experience to our community in celebration of Independence Day,” said Adrian Moses, General Manager, Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “The event will be filled with family-friendly activities leading up to the drone show as it lights up the night sky followed by a Stars & Stripes After Party to close out the evening. It
will be a great way to experience what makes Florida’s Paradise Coast so special by bringing friends, family and community together for this first of its kind event.”
Event Details:
What: “Drones in Paradise” Independence Day Weekend Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N Naples, FL, 34117
For more information, please visit Paradise Coast Sports Complex, (PlayParadiseCoast.com) or contact Marissa Baker, Marissa.Baker@colliercountyfl.gov.