This year's Red, White and Boom event will also feature the inaugural 5K run.
"The foot race is all-new for us this year," said Elmer Tabor, chairman of Red,White and Boom.
The Century Link-Prism TV Freedom 5K, sanctioned by the Fort Myers Track Club, starts at 6:30 p.m. July 4th. Runners will start at the Roger Dean Chevrolet stage and run across the bridge through the toll plaza and then turn around and run to the finish line.
"The bridge is closed anyway and it's the perfect opportunity to create a unique race," said Ed Ramos, Freedom 5K Race director.
Registration can be made online at ftmyerstrackclub.com. Entry fees are $25 for adults and $20 for those 17 and under. Registration the day-of is $35. Tabor said they expect 400 people to participate.
The race will have overall awards as well as awards in 14 age categories.
There will also be a post-race party for race participants directly after the race, with refreshments, beer and live music from the main stage. The tent will also have a great view of the fireworks.
Participants will receive a goodie bag with a T-shirt and discount coupons.
"Not only do you get to run over the bridge, you get a T-shirt, refreshments and the fireworks. It's a great deal," Ramos said.
Register for the race at ftmyers trackclub.com or the Chamber Welcome Center, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway East.
For more information call Ed Ramos at 633-7524 or email Bob Knickman, special events director for the chamber, at bob@cape coralchamber.com
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