Every month, Priority Marketing\u2019s clients and partners host a wide range of\u00a0special events, seminars, workshops,\u00a0activities\u00a0and fundraising opportunities. Check out the list of client events in\u00a0July\u00a02026.\u00a0Each of the events listed is open to the public; some are free events, while others require tickets or RSVPs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Independence Day Weekend\u00a0<\/p>\n
As America celebrates its 250th\u00a0birthday, several clients are marking the occasion with patriotic activities,\u00a0events\u00a0and specials. Check out these options to put a little sparkle in your Independence Day celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach\u00a0has\u00a0a full lineup of live entertainment,\u00a0dining\u00a0and prime waterfront views\u00a0of the community\u2019s fireworks display over the Gulf.\u00a0On Independence Day, guests are encouraged to arrive early for the Fourth of July Parade, which will begin at Bay Oaks Recreation Center and end at Times Square in front of Margaritaville. Following the parade, guests can stick around to enjoy lunch\u00a0and partake in the beachfront atmosphere before the evening festivities. Margaritaville\u2019s terrace provides a standout vantage point for viewing the\u00a0town\u2019s\u00a0fireworks display.\u00a0Pure Country will perform live\u00a0and the resort\u2019s restaurants will feature food and drink specials, while the Margaritaville store will have 250th birthday merch available for purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
LINK:\u00a0Fourth of July at Margaritaville<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 3-4\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0City of Fort Myers\u00a0and the River District Alliance (RDA) are partnering to host a two-day community celebration in downtown Fort Myers to commemorate America\u2019s 250th birthday.\u00a0Friday festivities\u00a0include\u00a0an Americana-themed Art Walk featuring artisans and crafters along First Street and free live concerts at the\u00a0Caloosa\u00a0Sound Amphitheater. The celebration continues Saturday\u00a0with a patriotic ceremony at the new All Veterans Memorial in Centennial Park. Evening events include an opening ceremony at\u00a0Caloosa\u00a0Sound Amphitheater, live music and a\u00a0fireworks\u00a0and drone show. The City of Fort Myers, local businesses and community leaders\u00a0have raised more than\u00a0$250,000 to ensure the celebration is free for all attendees.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0America\u2019s 250th birthday<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 3-5\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunshine Ace Hardware\u00a0stores across Southwest Florida are recognizing Independence Day with a patriotic three-day\u00a0event celebrating the importance of community and small-town values. Ace Hometown Days feature giveaways, flash\u00a0deals\u00a0and free gifts.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Hometown Days<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 3-6\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n South Seas Resort\u00a0is marking America\u2019s\u00a0250th birthday in style with a multi-day Star Spangled Celebration on Captiva Island. Festivities span\u00a0four days\u00a0and include live music, a Red White & BBQ cookout, golf cart parade, patriotic\u00a0T-shirt tie-dye, silent disco, glow golf, a Sip &\u00a0Shop\u00a0and a fireworks show over Sunset Beach on the Fourth\u00a0of July. The weekend wraps up with fishing, duck races, a magic\u00a0show\u00a0and more family-friendly fun. The celebration is open to registered South Seas guests and owners only, with select activities available\u00a0for an\u00a0additional\u00a0fee.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Star Spangled Celebration<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4\u00a0<\/p>\n Slipaway\u00a0Food Truck Park & Marina\u00a0is hosting a\u00a04th\u00a0of July\u00a0Bash to commemorate America\u2019s 250th\u00a0anniversary. This limited-capacity experience features great food, refreshing drinks, live entertainment, shaded coverings with fans and cooling misters, air-conditioned private restrooms, prime views of Cape Coral\u2019s Red, White & Boom\u00a0festivities\u00a0and a memorable fireworks display.\u00a0There will also be live entertainment from Unleashed: The Toby Keith Tribute. Guests are encouraged to wear festive red,\u00a0white\u00a0and blue\u00a0attire for a chance to win a prize. Tickets are\u00a0required.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a04th\u00a0of July Bash<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4\u00a0<\/p>\n Food & Thought 2\u00a0in North Naples is commemorating America\u2019s 250th\u00a0birthday with a\u00a0family-friendly event honoring\u00a0the nation\u2019s\u00a0roots through food,\u00a0community\u00a0and fun.\u00a0Guests are encouraged to dress in their best cowboy and cowgirl attire while enjoying smoked brisket, BBQ chicken, burgers, hot dogs and other American favorites, served with a choice of coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob or potato salad. This all-American BBQ-themed event will feature live country music from the Big Cypress Band, yard games, an outdoor bar, drink specials and more!\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Stars, Stripes & Spurs<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 4\u00a0<\/p>\n Bay Street Yard\u2019s\u00a0annual Fourth of July party\u00a0pulls\u00a0out all the patriotic stops with festive food and drink specials \u2013 including red, white and blue\u00a0jello\u00a0shots \u2013 live music, a dunk tank and street-side grilling by Paradise Hospitality Group,\u00a0which\u00a0will be serving up hot dogs and burgers along Bay Street. Party-goers can enjoy live entertainment by The Common Criminals and DJ Ian Kelley\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Special Events<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Additional Client Events in\u00a0July\u00a02026\u00a0<\/p>\n Through July 3\u00a0<\/p>\n Community Cooperative is marking America\u2019s 250th\u00a0birthday with a Summer Cereal Drive to support local families in need. Community members are asked to drop off donations of cereal, oatmeal and other breakfast items by July 3 at Community Cooperative,\u00a0located\u00a0at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. The nonprofit is also accepting monetary donations to support this initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0https:\/\/CommunityCooperative.com\/.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n July 9 & 23\u00a0<\/p>\n Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties\u00a0is hosting a pair of its popular\u00a0\u201cPathway to Habitat Homeownership\u201d\u00a0sessions. The one-hour Zoom presentations are offered in English and Spanish, and outline steps needed to complete a journey to homeownership.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Pathway to Habitat Homeownership<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 9\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Calling all health care heroes!\u00a0Bay Street Yard\u00a0is hosting its Health Care Professionals Appreciation Night, featuring specialty drink offerings, live entertainment and opportunities for networking and connection at its outdoor entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Health Care Professionals Appreciation Night<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 10\u00a0<\/p>\n The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels\u00a0are offering a special rubber duck ticket package for all Jeep and 4\u00d74 enthusiasts for Friday\u2019s game, which also features\u00a0a pregame happy hour and\u00a0postgame fireworks show.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Middin\u2019 with the Mussels<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 14\u00a0<\/p>\n Pace Center for Girls, Lee\u2019s Funky Fashion Show returns to Chico\u2019s Corporate Campus, bringing together fashion,\u00a0sustainability\u00a0and philanthropy in support of at-promise girls throughout Southwest Florida. The high-energy, purpose-driven event showcases upcycled and reimagined fashion pieces designed from recycled materials, alongside runway features from Chico\u2019s, White House Black Market and Soma.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Funky Fashion Show<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 18\u00a0<\/p>\n Edison National Bank\/Bank of the Islands is inviting the Southwest Florida community to\u00a0participate\u00a0in its fraud,\u00a0scams\u00a0and identity theft session. The session will be presented by a representative of the Lee County Sheriff\u2019s Office from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Edison National Bank\u2019s River District office,\u00a0located\u00a0at 2105 First St. in Fort Myers. Call 239-466-1800 to\u00a0RSVP.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft\u00a0Session<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 23\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Bay Street Yard\u00a0is recognizing professionals who contribute to the strength and vitality of Southwest Florida communities during its Police and Fire Appreciation Night, featuring specialty drink offerings, live entertainment and opportunities for networking and connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n LINK:\u00a0Police and Fire Appreciation Night<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n July 24-26\u00a0<\/p>\n MetroLagoons\u00a0is celebrating Christmas in July with a weekend full of holiday cheer at Brightwater Lagoon. The weekend features a mix of meet and greets with the Grinch and Santa, foam parties, games, elf dance parties and more.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n