FIREWORKS & BEACH GUIDELINES

• Time: 9:00 PM
• Naples Pier Closure:
• 12th Ave S, west of Gulf Shore Blvd S, will be closed all day July 4, 2025
• The boardwalk and stairs will be closed at 5:00 PM on July 4th; restrooms and showers will be accessible via ramp.

Traffic Congestion:

• Expected 9:00–11:00 PM.
• Expect delays on U.S. 41 (both directions near 5th Ave S).
• Gulf Shore Boulevard North, between 4th Ave N and Oleander Drive will remain CLOSED due to infrastructure improvements.

Additionally, the following seven beach accesses are CLOSED. Please plan accordingly.

8th Ave N | North Lake Drive | 3rd Ave N | 3rd Ave S | 14th Ave S | 15th Ave S | 16th Ave S

Parking Regulations:

• Limited and first-come, first-served in designated areas only
• No parking on either side of Gulf Shore Blvd between 20th Ave S and 8th Ave N/S Golf Dr
• Violators will be cited and towed
• Time limits enforced; follow posted signage
• Unmetered spaces: Require beach parking permit
• Metered spaces: Require payment or beach parking permit
• 24 beach ends are reserved for City and County beach permit holders only
• No trailers, RVs, trucks, or buses within one block of the beach

Safety & Ordinance Reminders:

City Ordinance 24-202 prohibits possession or use of any fireworks or sparklers on beaches, in parks, at the Pier and parking area, in beach accesses, or on street-end rights-of-way west of Gulf Shore Boulevard.

Prohibited on beaches:

• Fireworks, sparklers, sky lanterns, celebratory gun firing into the air
• Littering, glass, animals, fires, grills, loud music, smoking

Important Reminders:

• Trash: With large crowds expected on our beaches, we ask all beachgoers to use trash receptacles or take back what you bring. Littering is a violation and subject to a fine.
• Sea Turtle Nesting Season: Please keep a 10-foot buffer from any sea turtle nest. Fill in all holes and remove obstacles from the beach to protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings.
• See Something, Say Something: If you see suspicious activity, please call the non-emergency line at (239) 213-3000 or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For additional information, review the Naples Police Department’s Public Service Announcement: click to view document.

Naples Landing Closure

The Naples Landing Park, including the boat ramp and parking lot, will be closed beginning Thursday, July 3 at 1:00 AM and will reopen on July 4 at 4:00 PM. Please plan ahead and use alternative boat launch locations.