Boynton Beach Insider

The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) is excited to announce the return of business promotional events in Downtown Boynton Beach and throughout the BBCRA area during  the summer months. The BBCRA typically hosts about 10 events each year to highlight the local goods and services that are available to residents and visitors but had to suspend these activities in 2020 due to safety concerns for group gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At their April 13, 2021 meeting, the BBCRA Board approved utilizing existing funds for five business promotional events to be held during the summer months. In an effort to encourage community members and guests to patronize local businesses, the agency will host business promotional events at five different locations throughout the BBCRA area.

To help safeguard the health and safety of event goers, staff, and volunteers, the BBCRA will implement appropriate measures in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Each event will feature a layout to allow for social distancing and there will be multiple hand sanitizing stations throughout the event sites.  Additionally, event goers will be asked to wear a mask or facial covering when they are unable to distance from other guests.

Here are five family-friendly events that will take place in Boynton Beach during the summer:

Rock the Block – This event will take place in Downtown Boynton Beach within the 500 block of East Ocean Avenue on June 12, 2021, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. and will feature live music and entertainment. Event patrons will be encouraged to stroll the avenue and visit Downtown merchants and restaurants. Some of the participating businesses located in the area include: Hurricane Alley, 500 Ocean Café, Guaca Go, Pio Pio, E&C Beauty Salon, and The Butcher & The Bar. Guests will also be able to visit with other participating vendors and can enjoy the new permanent light installation that was recently added to the Banyan trees in Dewey Park. Additional details about the event will be available on the BBCRA website and designated Facebook event page in the coming weeks.

Rock the Marina & Lionfish Derby – This event will take place at the Boynton Harbor Marina, located at 735 Casa Loma Boulevard, on June 26, 2021, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Event patrons will be encouraged to explore the marina including the open space, green space, restaurants, and marine businesses. The event will feature live music, educational sessions on how to prep and cook lionfish, as well as a sustainability and marine conservation component. Event goers will be encouraged to purchase food and cocktails from one of the three restaurants located at the Marina; Two Georges Waterfront Grille, Banana Boat, and Marina Café.

The Lionfish Derby will take place earlier in the day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This portion of the event will further promote three of the commercial scuba diving charters that are located at the Marina; Loggerhead Enterprise, Splashdown Divers, and Starfish Scuba. Thirty-eight certified divers will have the opportunity to register for the Lionfish Derby and hunt the waterways for invasive lionfish. The registration form and additional details about the event will be released in May.

Rock the Plaza at One Boynton – This event will be held at the One Boynton Plaza, located at 1351 S. Federal Highway, on July 17, 2021, between the hours of 5 p.m.  and 8 p.m and will feature live music and family-friendly games. Event goers will be encouraged to enjoy the night of music and walk through the shopping plaza to dine or grab a drink at one of the eateries or restaurants: Baciami, Sweetwater, Tsunami Subs, Tokio Ramen, or Soulvaki Fast. The Rock the Plaza event will spotlight the participating businesses located within the plaza.

Boynton Beach Night Market – This event will be held at the newly constructed Boynton Beach Amphitheater, located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue, on July 31, 2021, between the hours of 6 p.m.  and 10 p.m. Event goers can stroll the green space and visit with local Boynton Beach restaurants, retailers, and professional service providers that will be exhibiting their goods and services. This family-friendly event would also feature live music and entertainment. Vendor applications will be accepted from businesses that have a Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt. For applications or space availability, email coppinm@bbfl.us. 

Rock the Plaza at Ocean Plaza – This event will be held at the Ocean Plaza, located at 640 E. Ocean Avenue, on August 21, 2021, between the hours of 3 p.m.  and 6 p.m. The event will feature live music, family-friendly games, and exhibits from the businesses located within the shopping plaza. Event goers will be encouraged to enjoy the music, and walk through the shopping plaza to visit with nearly 20 participating retailers and providers. 

Each of the aforementioned events will be promoted as “rain or shine”. Every effort will be made to host each event, however if inclement weather poses a potential danger to event patrons, staff, or vendors, cancellation will be considered. Updates regarding each event will be posted to the BBCRA website and Facebook page.