Things to do in the summer
Even though we have been exploring inside
activities to escape the heat, a series around things to do in the summer would
not be complete without talking about the Daytona
Beach Bandshell.
Every Saturday from now till the middle of
September Friends of the Bandshell host a Summer Concert Series: FREE concerts
at – well – the Bandshell! It’s a Daytona Beach summer thing to do, and even in
the heat it is great fun. On July 4, there is a huge display of fireworks, as
well.
The Bandshell, with seating of 4,000, opened
with a bang on July 4, 1937 sharing front page with headlines of Amelia Earhart’s
disappearance and a picture of the Dionne quintuplets. A record crowd of 25,000
was on hand in the city for motorcycle races on the beach, a baseball game in
the ballpark, a parade on Beach Street, and the Bandshell Concert. The 48 foot
by 114 foot natural coquina rock bandshell amphitheater was added to the National
Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Whether you are visiting, here part or all of
the year, the Daytona Beach Bandshell is a must see and experience. It is
located on A1A, directly adjacent to the famous Daytona Beach Boardwalk, the
clock tower, stores, restaurants, the Daytona Beach Pier, and of course the
beach!
You can enter the Bandshell through Ocean Walk
Village from A1A or the overpass from the Parking Garage. Seating is limited so
be sure to bring a chair or blanket. It is against Florida Law to bring
alcoholic beverages into the Bandshell. Chair rental is available.
Please click HERE to check out the schedule and
other information about the Bandshell.
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