Sombrero Beach Closed for 4th of July, Fireworks still a go!

Fourth of July Press Release

The City of Marathon is proud to announce that we will be celebrating the Fourth of July this year with a fantastic fireworks show, however in an effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Sombrero Beach will be closed on the 4th of July, 2020 and all other festivities at the beach cancelled. The beach will remain closed until a daylight inspection can be conducted and the area deemed safe. The City anticipates that to be late morning Sunday 07/05/20 and will release more information as the holiday approaches.

While the beach will be closed, the Firework celebration will continue and begin at 9:00 P.M on Saturday, July 4th. The legacy audio portion of the show will be broadcast on FM 98.7 and be able to be seen in other locations throughout town and or on the water. Those who wish to view the fireworks are urged to plan to find locations suitable for viewing and use social distancing.