Description
Title: DELRAY IN THE SKY DRONE SHOW: RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "DELRAY IN THE SKY DRONE SHOW" TO BE HELD ON JULY 29, 2026, AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE AND ON NE 2ND AVENUE FROM THE ALLEY TO THE GARAGE BOLLARDS AND ON SWINTON AVENUE FROM ATLANTIC AVENUE TO 1ST STREET.
Summary
The Delray Beach City Commission is considering a recommendation from the Development Services Management Group for an event called "Delray in the Sky Drone Show," planned for July 29, 2026. This public event, expected to attract over 5,000 attendees, will feature a 15-20 minute drone display with 500 drones, accompanied by music and food vendors. To accommodate the event, major road closures will be implemented on Swinton Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue. The Parks and Recreation Department submitted a special event application, which has been reviewed and approved by the Special Events Technical Advisory Committee. The city will cover all associated costs, emphasizing community engagement and entertainment.