Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts inaugural “Drones in Paradise” extravaganza

Saturday, July 6, 2024, starting at 6 p.m.
Festivities include family friendly activities, movie screening, spectacular drone show and “Stars and Stripes After Party” in celebration of Independence Day Naples, Fla.

Naples, Fla., June 14, 2024 - On Saturday, July 6, 2024, the skies over the Paradise Coast Sports Complex will be illuminated with a first-time ever drone light show in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The family-friendly celebration, “Drones in Paradise,” will feature a breathtaking drone light show that promises to be a mesmerizing display of technology, art, patriotism and community spirit, making it a memorable experience for all attendees.

Event Schedule:

  • Family Activities (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM): Start the evening with a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including bounce houses, remote control cars, laser tag, face painting, a live artist, and DJ entertainment.

  • Movie Screening (7:00 PM): Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the stadium.

  • Drone Show (9:00 PM): Witness 300 drones as they light up the night sky in a spectacular display, synchronized to patriotic American music. This cutting-edge show offers a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fireworks, featuring beautiful, colorful designs and animations.

  • Stars and Stripes After Party (9:30 PM): Join us on the Great Lawn for live music by the band Foreman’s 5.

The drone show is a stunning visual display featuring a fleet of high-tech drones, choreographed to create animated light displays set to a soundtrack of patriotic music.  A modern version of a traditional fireworks display, hundreds of small, light-equipped drones fly in coordinated patterns creating an awe-inspiring show against the backdrop of the night sky. This safe and eco-friendly celebration is an exciting and magical experience for the young and young-at-heart.

“This year we are pleased to bring an entirely new experience to our community in celebration of Independence Day,” said Adrian Moses, General Manager, Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “The event will be filled with family-friendly activities leading up to the drone show as it lights up the night sky followed by a Stars & Stripes After Party to close out the evening.  It will be a great way to experience what makes Florida’s Paradise Coast so special by bringing friends, family and community together for this first of its kind event.”

Event Details:

  • What: “Drones in Paradise” Independence Day Weekend Celebration

  • Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

  • Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N Naples, FL, 34117

For more information, please visit Paradise Coast Sports Complex, (PlayParadiseCoast.com) or contact Marissa Baker, Marissa.Baker@colliercountyfl.gov.

About Florida’s Paradise Coast

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official source for travel and tourism information about Florida's Paradise Coast. Located in Southwest Florida, this premier vacation and meeting destination offers leisure, group, and business travelers a variety of exceptional year-round options, the sophistication of Naples, the charm of Marco Island and the authentic, rural beauty of Everglades City. Boasting a 30-mile coastline along the Gulf of Mexico ribboned with soft, white-sand beaches, visitors enjoy a refined yet relaxed atmosphere and a variety of accommodations including luxurious beachfront resorts, upscale boutique hotels and welcoming family-friendly lodging. The destination is renowned for its thriving arts and culture scene, exceptional restaurants, art galleries, designer boutiques and eclectic shopping experiences. A mecca for sports enthusiasts, it is home to over 90 public and private golf courses and the host destination to three major PGA and LPGA championship tournaments and the Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships. The Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts national and regional sports tournaments year-round. Water activities abound ranging from world-class fishing and sailing charters to kayaking, paddleboarding and airboat rides. Outdoor adventure activities include exploring the world-famous Everglades – the only sub-tropical mangrove wilderness in the U.S. that features endangered and rare wildlife species in their natural habitat, including over 350 species of birds, perfect for birdwatching and photographers. 

 

Florida’s Paradise Coast is truly where the high life meets the wildlife. Accolades include being named the No. 1 “Best Place to Live in the U.S.,” No. 1 “Healthiest and Happiest City in America” and “One of the Best Small Cities in the U.S.” Located just two hours from Miami, three hours from Tampa, and four hours from Orlando, Florida’s Paradise Coast is easily accessible by Interstate highway. Travelers outside of the Sunshine State can fly into Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Punta Gorda (PGD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA). For more information about Florida’s Paradise Coast, call 800-688-3600, visit ParadiseCoast.com, and follow us on Instagram, and Facebook