Happy Fourth of July! For Port Orange families, there are many ways to celebrate and connect with the community from the comfort and safety of home. Just read on to learn more.

Dress Fido up for a virtual pup parade (or spectate for serious fun!)

Parading your pet in patriotic red, white and blue garb is a fun Fourth of July tradition—but who says the tradition has to stop while we’re celebrating at home? Port Orange is putting on a Patriotic Pet Parade sponsored by Pauline’s Pet Styling. Simply enter your patriotic pet photo online by July 1, and the winner will be chosen on Facebook! Or, simply watch the fun pet photos as they are posted. Either way, aren’t we all winners here? Click here for more information on this and the rest of activities in our list today—and to see how you can enter to win raffle prizes by participating!

Test your watermelon eating speed skills

Another fun family activity? A watermelon speed eating contest! Film yourselves to see who can complete one quarter of a watermelon first, then share the fun video online for your chance to win.

Share your beloved cookout recipe

If you have a passion for grilling, you can’t go wrong with this fun Fourth of July activity. Simply share your favorite recipe for a chance to win a filming spot with Rec Man’s Kitchen online.

Find flags in local parks

I spy with my little eye… patriotic flags in Port Orange parks!

For families with an eye for adventure, this activity invites you to safely explore local parks, such as City Center and Riverwalk Park, and search for the flags flying in each location. Snap a selfie near each flag and enter for your chance to win!

Get crafty

For those who love arts and crafts, the flag craft contest is a great way to get together and create something beautiful as a family. Whether you make tie-dye t-shirts in vibrant red, white and blue, or make festive flags of your own, you can’t go wrong with this fun activity.

More ways to connect

These are just a few of the great ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Port Orange with your family! Throw a just-because backyard picnic, or enjoy brunch at home and let Peach Valley supply the solutions to all your holiday cravings.

With these activities and some at-home fun of your own, you’re ready to enjoy your Fourth of July to the fullest! Let Peach Valley Café Port Orange take care of the fuel along the way with delicious Pancakes, Waffles and other brunch favorites fit for a celebration.