06/14/2026
Your opinion matters! Make sure your voice is heard! Residents are encouraged to take the online survey to provide their feedback at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MA0iflkL5UeKgaSp2a-9xIqSGD7l92JDsvALI5sfOFBUNkQ4NDlFUktaUkcwNVNTNlRRWk9FUDQ4Qi4u&route=shorturl.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in the upcoming public meeting for the 2026 Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Update hosted by St. Lucie County.
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Monday, June 1, 2026
β° 5:30 PM
π Fort Pierce Yacht Club, 700 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce
Community input will help shape the future of the Port of Fort Pierce and support continued planning efforts focused on economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, working waterfront preservation, and public access.
Residents can review the draft master plan and complete the online survey at: https://ow.ly/kU5f50Z1FGj
06/11/2026
π£π What a fantastic day at Cops & Bobbers! ππ£
The kids were out in full force, reeling in lots of little fish that were safely caught and released, making for a day full of smiles, laughter, and fun on the water.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
π Biggest Fish: Oscar
π Best Fish: Edward for his beautiful mangrove snapper
β Most Exotic Catch: Gabriel and his starfish
Everyone enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, chips, and a wonderful day of fishing and fellowship.
A huge thank you to the Fort Pierce Police Department, Fort Pierce Yacht Club, and Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club for making this event possible, and to our generous sponsors: Dorado Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, Dunn's Kids Dunn's KIDS Foundation, Ft. Pierce Lions, Donna Regan, and the Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Cops & Bobbers such a great success! π£β€οΈ
06/10/2026
π Celebration America250 π
Join the Fort Pierce Yacht Club as they celebrate Americaβs 250th with the 16th Annual 4th of July Patriotic Boat Parade! π€πΊπΈ
Whatβs your favorite Independence Day tradition?
Read More Here: https://www.hometownnewstc.com/news/st_lucie/celebration-america250/article_7ab5a8ad-7ee7-5e2e-b6da-37063fe16ac3.html
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06/10/2026
πΊπΈπ WEβRE OFFICIAL! ππΊπΈ
The Fort Pierce Yacht Clubβs 16th Annual 4th of July Patriotic Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet has officially been added to the America250.org nationwide calendar of celebrations! π€β
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, weβre proud to represent Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast as an official Americaβs Block Party event. β€οΈπ€π
Now we need YOUR help!
Our goal is to celebrate Americaβs 250th birthday with:
π€πΊπΈ 250 BOATS FOR AMERICA 250! πΊπΈπ€
All boaters are welcome β boats, yachts, PWCs, and even eFoilers. Letβs show the nation what Fort Pierce can do!
Check out our official America250 event page:
https://manage.america250.org/event/fort-pierce-yacht-clubs-16th-annual-4th-of-july-patriotic-boat-parade-blessing-of-the-fleet/
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
π Fort Pierce Inlet
π₯ Vessels Gather: 10:30 AM
π Parade Begins: 11:00 AM
While registration is not required, boaters planning to participate are encouraged to email π§ [email protected].
Letβs make history on the water together! πΊπΈβπ
06/10/2026
πΊπΈπ WE'RE OFFICIAL! ππΊπΈ
The Fort Pierce Yacht Club's 16th Annual 4th of July Patriotic Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet has officially been added to the America250.org nationwide calendar of celebrations! π€β
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, we're proud to represent Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast as an official America's Block Party event. β€οΈπ€π
Now we need YOUR help!
Our goal is to celebrate America's 250th birthday with:
π€πΊπΈ 250 BOATS FOR AMERICA 250! πΊπΈπ€
All boaters are welcome β boats, yachts, PWCs, and even eFoilers. Let's show the nation what Fort Pierce can do!
Check out our official America250 event page:
https://manage.america250.org/event/fort-pierce-yacht-clubs-16th-annual-4th-of-july-patriotic-boat-parade-blessing-of-the-fleet/
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
π Fort Pierce Inlet
π₯ Vessels Gather: 10:30 AM
π Parade Begins: 11:00 AM
While registration is not required, boaters planning to participate are encouraged to email π§ [email protected].
Let's make history on the water together! πΊπΈβπ
America250
City of Fort Pierce
St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce Police Department
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Derecktor Ft. Pierce
Fort Pierce City Marina
Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
06/09/2026
π€πΊπΈ Okayβ¦ we may be a little crazy. πΊπΈπ€
Our goal for this yearβs Patriotic Boat Parade?
β¨ TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY BOATS β¨
Yep. 250.
To celebrate Americaβs 250th Anniversary, weβre hoping to create the biggest patriotic flotilla Fort Pierce has ever seen. β€οΈπ€π
Do you think we can do it?! π
Tag your boating friends, share this post, and help us spread the word!
β ALL boaters welcome:
π€ Boats
π₯ Yachts
π£ Fishing boats
πΆ PWCs
π eFoils β‘οΈ FIN & FOIL
π§ Planning to participate? Email [email protected]
06/05/2026
πΊπΈπ Not participating by boat? You can still be part of the celebration!
Spectators are invited to line the waterfront and watch the 16th Annual Patriotic Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet cruise through the Fort Pierce Inlet in red, white, and blue style. π€β
π Great viewing locations include:
β’ Museum Pointe Park
β’ South Causeway Beach
β’ Jetty Park
β’ Public viewing areas along Seaway Drive
Bring your flags, your lawn chairs, and your patriotic spirit! β€οΈπ€π
But... if you have a boat and want to participate, let us know by sending an email to [email protected] -- we need you to reach our goal!!
π€ Goal: 250 Boats for America 250 πΊπΈ
06/04/2026
πΊπΈβ ONE MONTH TO GO! βπΊπΈ
Anchor your boating plans today and join us for the Fort Pierce Yacht Club's 16th Annual Patriotic Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet on July 4th! π€β¨
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, we're hoping to make history on the water with a goal of πΊπΈ 250 boats for America 250! But we need YOUR HELP!! πΊπΈ
All boaters are welcome -- boats, yachts, PWCs, and eFoilers! Decorate your vessel, gather your crew, and be part of this unforgettable Independence Day tradition.
π Turning Basin near Derecktor Shipyards
π₯ Gather at 10:30 AM
π Parade begins at 11:00 AM
While registration is not required, if you plan to participate by boat, please let us know by emailing π§ [email protected].
Help us spread the word and let's make this our biggest parade yet! β€οΈπ€π
06/02/2026
πβ MAKE IT A PATRIOTIC BLESSING βπ
This year, the Patriotic Boat Parade will also include a special Blessing of the Fleet as part of our America 250 celebration. πΊπΈ
As boats make their return westward through the Inlet, for the 2nd year we're honored to have Rev. Canon Dr. Audley Donaldson from St. Andrewβs Episcopal Church offer each participating vessel a blessing honoring our boating community and wishing safe seas to all who take to the water. β¨
Thereβs something truly special about combining patriotism, community, and maritime tradition on Independence Day. β€οΈπ€π
π€ ALL boaters, PWC riders, and eFoilers are welcome to participate!
π§ While registration is not required, boaters intending to participate are encouraged to email [email protected] to assist with planning and communication.
Blessing of the Fleet in Fort Pierce