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State of the City<br />
By Mayor Shelly Petrolia<br />
Something for Everyone<br />
in Delray Beach<br />
Star SPAngled Celebrations at our<br />
Annual 4th of <strong>July</strong> Event<br />
Grab your most festive red, white, and blue attire, and join us<br />
to celebrate the 4th of <strong>July</strong>! Our family-friendly event has been<br />
held for over 50 years and draws 80,000 people annually to Delray<br />
Beach. On Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 4, <strong>2023</strong>, the event will kick off at 5 p.m. on<br />
East <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>nue from the Intracoastal Bridge to A1A and conclude<br />
with a fireworks display at 9 p.m.<br />
Don’t miss the flag-raising ceremony, honor guard, cheeseburger-eating<br />
contests, games, and vendors. There will also be a DJ and<br />
live music performances. While parking is available west of the<br />
bridge, it’s a wonderful opportunity to walk over, ride your bike, or<br />
grab a ride on the FreeBee, our shuttle service.<br />
ePlans Expands – Submit Your Permit<br />
Application Online<br />
If you’re planning a home<br />
improvement or development<br />
project in Delray Beach,<br />
you may now complete<br />
your entire permit<br />
application process<br />
online through ePlans,<br />
the City’s digital plan<br />
review system. All<br />
permits, except for<br />
demolition permits, are<br />
now available through<br />
ePlans. Complete your<br />
entire application process<br />
including submitting documents<br />
and drawings, paying for, and downloading your permits right<br />
from your computer. For more information, visit https://www.<br />
delraybeachfl.gov/eplans.<br />
Accessibility Matters<br />
This year marks the<br />
33rd anniversary of the<br />
Americans with Disabilities<br />
Act (ADA) being<br />
signed into law. The Act<br />
ensures equal access to<br />
information and resources<br />
for people with different<br />
abilities. I’m proud<br />
of our diversity here in<br />
Delray Beach, and we<br />
remain committed to enhancing<br />
our accessibility.<br />
Our <strong>2023</strong>-2027 Capital Improvement Program identifies multiple<br />
areas in the city that will be getting updated roadways, ramps, or<br />
sidewalks to make them more accessible. Our city’s website also<br />
has many accessibility features for those who use screen readers.<br />
These are just a few examples of our commitment to ensuring<br />
Delray Beach remains accessible to everyone who wants to live,<br />
work, and play here.<br />
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