America's 250th · Independence Weekend

Cocoa Beach Weekend

July 3–5, 2026 · 4th of July / America's 250th Trip

For Seth, Ashlyn & Family

Aerial view of the Cocoa Beach shoreline and pier along the Atlantic coast
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Home base

Where We're Staying

A sunny Florida beach cottage with palm trees

Coastal Cottage, Steps from the Beach

A short walk to the sand, close to the pier fireworks.

Address
781 S Orlando Ave A, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Dates
Fri, Jul 3 (check-in after 4:00 PM) to Sun, Jul 5 (check-out by 10:00 AM)
Smart lock code
0805
Host
Dwayne · +1 234-264-0128
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Weekend Events

Nothing is locked in. Each day below is a menu, pick whatever fits the family's mood.

Friday

July 3

Shindig on Main

5:00 – 9:00 PM · Main Street, Cocoa

Classic car show, bike parade, and vendors.

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Saturday

July 4
Fireworks bursting over the ocean on the Fourth of July

America's 250 Celebration & Drone Show

5:00 – 10:00 PM · Downtown Cocoa Beach · near City Hall, 2 S Orlando Ave

Walkable, with live music. The drone show launches around 9:00 PM.

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Cocoa Beach Pier Fireworks

Right from the beach

Starts ~8:45 PM · Lori Wilson Park / Pier

Viewable right from the beach near the cottage.

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Brevard Symphony Orchestra Concert

8:00 – 10:00 PM · Riverfront Park, Cocoa

Symphony Under the Stars, a patriotic concert with fireworks over the river around 9:00 PM.

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Dining Guide

The family has allergy and gluten-free needs. Spots marked GF-friendly are the safest bets.

Friday Dinner

Pick one
AOption AGF-friendly

Sassy Spoon

Allergy / GF-friendly global fusion, Cape Canaveral.

Gluten-free naan, GF curries, and GF beer available.

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BOption BGF-friendly

Grills Seafood Deck

Waterfront with dockside views, Port Canaveral.

Dedicated gluten-free menu.

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Sat & Sun Breakfast

Pick one
AOption A

Whisk & Grind

Cocoa Beach.

Great coffee (proudly pours Peet's) plus excellent egg dishes and pancakes.

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BOption B

Simply Delicious Cafe

Cozy cottage-style cafe, within walking distance.

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Saturday Dinner

Pick one
AOption A

Rising Tide Tap & Table

Port Canaveral. Great for a group of 6.

60 craft beers on tap and a spacious lakeside deck with sunset views.

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BOption B

Pompano Grill

Intimate, high-quality local favorite.

Chef-driven coastal steakhouse and seafood, reservations recommended.

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