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Boo at the Zoo
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Get ready for a spooktacular time as our beloved family-favorite Halloween activity returns as a daytime event! Boo at the Zoo is presented by Avtec Homes. Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October for an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with fun and excitement for all ages. Trick or treat at our treat stations, have your face painted by the Painted Porpoise, marvel at Halloween-themed decorations, and snap the perfect spooky photos. Enjoy the eerie ambiance with music by DJ Eric Deniro and special performances that will leave you thrilled. Participate in engaging activities and, of course, visit your favorite Zoo animals dressed in your Halloween best!
This event is free with admission.
Themes & Entertainment
October 5 & 6: Magic, featuring Flight Crew: Featured on America’s Got Talent, America’s Best Dance Crew, and Cirque Dreams, the Flight Crew—World Jump Roping Champions—deliver high-energy stunts and tight choreography. This vibrant team will leap off the stage and into your memories with their unforgettable performance!
October 12 & 13: Pirates, featuring Ben & Zach: This dynamic duo, Ben & Zach, will captivate your audience with their high-energy, acrobatic variety show. Their impressive performances have dazzled crowds at Orlando City Walk, Universal, Disney, and beyond, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages!
October 19 & 20: Space, featuring Juggling Jacks: This mother-daughter duo, Anna and Daniella Jack, have been mesmerizing audiences for decades with their extraordinary hula hooping, contortion, Rolla Bolla, juggling, and aerial performances. You might have seen them in the Big Apple Circus, The Moscow Circus, or on Broadway in Circus Diva and Barnum. Anna has also graced television screens on shows like E! Entertainment, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and as a regular on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman.
October 26 & 27: Animals, featuring Cirque Athletics: Eastern Florida’s center for Circus Arts and CrossFit (right down the road from us) brings their spectacular big top performance to Brevard Zoo, offering you a close-up look at their gravity-defying talents. Don’t miss this chance to experience their extraordinary skills up close!
Looking to become a sponsor? View our packet or email Bri Richards at brichards@brevardzoo.org or (321) 254-9453 ext. 241.

The Amazing Grace 5K
2024-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Pkwy SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32909
The Amazing Grace 5K will honor the legacies of both Rikki Grace and Dr. Megan Grace who were tragically killed on October 18, 2022. By participating in The Amazing Grace 5K run/walk, you will join the movement that you, like Rikki and Megan, are made for more. The race proceeds will be received by Made for More Movement Inc and then dispersed into individual memorial scholarships for each of the girls. These scholarships will be set up with the Eastern Florida State College where both girls were alumni. The scholarships will then be available to help local students continue their education and pursue their goals. The Amazing Grace 5K will kick off at 8am on Saturday, October 19 at the Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay Campus. We would love any media support from you leading up to the race or day of the race! To register for The Amazing Grace 5K or find out more details, please visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmBay/AmazingGrace5krunwalk

Falcon Heavy • Europa Clipper
2024-10-10 11:51 - 12:00 | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA’s Europa Clipper to begin its journey to the Galilean moon of the same name. Europa, a moon believed to have a saltwater ocean on its surface, is the fourth largest of Jupiter’s 95 moons. It’s also the sixth closest to the planet. This Falcon Heavy rocket will be flown in a fully expendable configuration, bringing an end to the side booster, tail numbers B1064 and B1065, after they each flew on five previous Falcon Heavy missions.

Falcon 9 • Hera
2024-10-07 10:52 - 11:00 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
SpaceX will launch the Hera European Space Agency mission to study the Didymos binary asteroid system that was impacted by the DART mission in September 2022.

weVENTURE Impact Summit 2024
2024-10-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 2080 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
Since 2012, weVENTURE WBC has hosted an annual IMPACT Summit business leadership conference. This half-day event is an opportunity for professional women and men to network and learn from experts in fields of business management and strategy, communications, and professional development. Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lauren Hodges, will help all attendees achieve less stress and more joy, and engaging breakout sessions are an opportunity to learn from local experts. Numerous B2B vendors will be there, with information about how they can help your business grow, and this is a wonderful chance to meet the weVENTURE WBC coaching team in person. If you are not yet a client or new to the area, this is a great introduction to the weVENTURE WBC program and network of empowered women.
For the second year in a row, the event will also feature pitch presentations from the three finalists for the weVENTURE WBC IMPACT Grant, and we will award the cash prizes live on stage! Everyone will be inspired by the ingenuity and determination of our local clients.
The day concludes with a VIP lunch for sponsors and speakers to deepen connections.
Reserve your spot at our largest and most impactful Business Leadership Conference of the year: IMPACT SUMMIT 2024.
$40 General Admission Early Bird price
$50 General Admission Sept. 1st until Sold Out
$25 Student Admission
If you’re looking to get your business in front of more than 250 attendees, consider our sponsorship options below:
$150 – One VIP ticket to the event and luncheon as well as a business-card-sized ad in the event program
$250 – Two VIP tickets to the event and luncheon as well as a quarter-page ad in the event program
$250 VENDOR TABLE – Two VIP tickets to the event and luncheon, a quarter-page ad in the event program, and one of a limited number of vendor tables to promote your business to attendees. MUST APPLY, Only 10 are available.
$500 – Four tickets to the event and luncheon, as well as a quarter-page ad in the event program.
$1000 – BREAKOUT ROOM SPONSOR – Four tickets to the event, a half-page ad in the event program, and recognition as a breakout session sponsor including the opportunity to introduce the speaker. Must apply! One left!
For more sponsorship options click on link: https://bit.ly/4duQuyB
If you’re ready to invest in this opportunity email us at: krudloff@fit.edu
#leadership #weVENTURE #conference #businesscoaching #brevardcounty #BusinessGrowth #training #leaders

Palm Bay’s National Night Out
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
📅 Mark Your Calendars! 🚔

Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, at Fred Poppe Park for our biggest event of the year—National Night Out! Our specialty units will be there with their vehicles and equipment on full display.

Bring your family and friends — we can’t wait to see you there!

PalmBayProud #PalmBayPD #NationalNightOut #NNO

Space Coast Pride Parade & Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Melbourne
Space Coast Pride (SCP) is thrilled to announce the return of the Space Coast Pride Parade and Pridefest, one of the largest festivals in Downtown Melbourne, on Saturday, September 28th.

This year’s Pridefest is set to be the biggest and brightest yet, featuring a full day of entertainment, community, and celebration.
The vibrant parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at The Melbourne Auditorium, featuring the 2nd Annual Trans March and over 50 colorful community groups including: Free Mom Hugs, Space Coast Sports League, SPEKTRUM Health, Surfside Players, Blue Origin, Cocoa Beach Community Church, NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Unitarian Universalist Friendship Fellowship, and PFLAG Melbourne Space Coast.

Following the parade, Pridefest will run from noon to 6 p.m. along East New Haven Avenue, featuring iconic award-winning LGBTQIA+ co-headliners:

🌈 The queen of trans soul and Baltimore legend Miss Kelli (Winner of Sylvester Heritage Award, Philadelphia’s Song Bird competition) known for her electrifying performances and dedication to the community.

🌈 Pop/soul sensation and American Idol’s Rayvon Owen (LA Music Awards Rising Star; Buzzfeed’s “37 Bands You Need To See”, first artist featured on Billboard Pride, Elvis Duran’s “Artist of the Month”) whose soulful voice has captured hearts nationwide.

Attendees can also enjoy performances by Alisabeth Von Presley (American Idol, American Song Contest), Billy Mick (Top 10 LGBTQ Music Chart), Glenn Stewart (Country Music Artist), Orlando Gay Chorus, Henegar Center For the Arts, and a host of fabulous drag queens and kings such as Bridgette Galore and Hank E. Pankey. The festival will also feature hundreds of local vendors, food and drink options, a DJ dance party featuring DJ RED and DJ Woofy, and a family-friendly Kid’s Zone with games, and cooling zones.

In addition to the main event, Space Coast Pride is hosting a series of exciting LGBTQIA+ events and fundraisers leading up to Pridefest, including a Happy Hour at Hotel Melby, an 80s Prom, Beach Day, Open Mic Night, Skate Night, Creativity Night, Sex Ed Trivia Night, followed by a post-Pride Drag Brunch.

SCP Pridefest Honorees and Special Guests:

🌈 Parade Grand Marshals: This year’s Parade Grand Marshals are Amy and MerryBeth Burgess, owners of Hello Again Books, a proudly LGBTQ+, women-owned bookstore in Cocoa Village. Their store embodies community, diversity, and creativity, and they’ve made it a mission to create a welcoming and safe space for all.

🌈 Youth Grand Marshal: Mary, the winner of Space Coast Pride’s Randall D. Kelly/Kelli Randell Memorial Scholarship, will lead the parade with passion and purpose. Majoring in criminology at Flagler College, Mary’s mission is to create a more inclusive and supportive world.

🌈 Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill McKay, a dedicated community organizer and former president of Space Coast Pride, will be honored for his lifelong advocacy for the most vulnerable in our community. He is also an active member of the Space Coast Progressive Alliance.

SCP Pridefest is proudly sponsored by: Over 20 local and national corporations, including:

🌈Diamond Sponsor: Hotel Melby
🌈Platinum Sponsors: Collins Aerospace, Intracoastal Brewing Company, Northrop Grumman
🌈Gold Sponsors: DefendBrevard.com, GE Vernova, Healthcare Unity Group, Leonardo DRS, Project Response, Watermark, and more.

🌈🌈🌈 Pride Pro-Tip: Arrive early! SCP encourages attendees to arrive early and consider carpooling or rideshares as the City of Melbourne will begin charging for parking after 12:00 pm.

Celebrate Pride on the Space Coast! Learn more, get involved, and plan your visit at www.spacecoastpride.org. Don’t forget to download the official app for real-time updates, a Pride guide, and a listing of local LGBTQIA+ businesses and resources.

About Space Coast Pride:

Space Coast Pride, originally known as The Living Room of Brevard, began in 2007 with a mission to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Brevard County. From a small picnic in the park, Space Coast Pride has grown into a historic Pridefest, with over 20,000 attendees in 2023 alone.

Space Coast Pride is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community in Brevard County. Through events like Pridefest and year-round programming, SCP strives to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and build a strong, supportive community.

Pride Week Sex Ed Trivia Night - a Benefit for Space Coast Pride!
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Melbourne
Get Ready for Pride Week Sex Ed Trivia! ￼
Are you ready to test your knowledge and have some fun? Join us for an exciting Sex Ed Trivia Night benefiting Space Coast Pride!
This is a perfect opportunity to break the ice, debunk myths, and learn valuable information in a fun and interactive way. 🧠 Did we mention there would be DRAG?! 👠
Bring your friends, enjoy the vibes, and learn some important facts along the way all while supporting your local pride. 😎
🗓️Date: 9/27/2024
⏰Time: 6pm
📍Location: Iron Oak Post, 2023 Melbourne Ct Melbourne, FL
🎁Prizes for the Top Scorers!
🍕Heavy Appetizers
👑Drag Show
‼️18+ only
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate, learn, and connect on the eve of Space Coast Pride’s PrideFest! See you there! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Ticktet Link: https://events.humanitix.com/sex-ed-trivia

Pride Craft & Creativity Night
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic Downtown Melbourne
🌈🎨 Join Us for Pride Craft & Creativity Night! 🎨🌈
Bring your family and celebrate Pride in September with a fun-filled evening of creativity and community! 🏳️‍🌈✨
Create colorful crafts that celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. We’ll have a variety of projects suitable for all ages, so everyone can join in on the fun! 🖼️
Choose from a Pride themed terrarium at Let’s Plant It, design a rainbow ceramic at Get Fired Up Pottery or paint a Prideful picture at Painting with a Twist. 🧑‍🎨 Don’t forget to stop by The Sunshoppe Cafe to grab a latte or a bite to eat. ☕
📅 Date: September 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 6pm-8pm
📍 Location: Let’s Plant It, Get Fired Up Pottery, Painting with a Twist, and The Sunshoppe Cafe in Downtown Melbourne
📱RSVP: :potted_plant:Let’s Plant It offers a create your own tropical terrarium with Pride vibes. Cost $35. Call to register: 321-327-7865.
:amphora:Get Fired Up Pottery offers a Paint Your Own Pottery ceramic rainbow mug, unicorn dish, and roller skate. Items start at $25. Call to register: 321-729-0222.
:art: And Painting with a Twist a Family Class, Paint & Candle Bundle and Couple’s Paint & Candle Bundle!
Please use the links below to sign up at Painting with a Twist, Melbourne:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3746936/
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3777589/
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/melbourne/event/3777590/
All are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there! 💕🙌

Pizza and Pints in EGAD 💛
2024-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Eau Gallie Arts District
Join us for Pizza and Pints in EGAD! 💛
Meet up with friends in the park and enjoy some live music. One blood will be there so you can donate blood before heading out to enjoy for the evening.🍕
Then head over to Intracoastal Brewing Company for a pint 🍻 or stop by The Salty Fox for a drink and shoot some pool. 🎱 Don’t forget to visit Lourdes Library 📖 where you can step back in time while enjoying an artisan cocktail. 🍸
All of these small businesses are LGBTQ+ friendly. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Please note that Salty Fox is 21+ after 8pm and Lourdes Library is 21+ w/ dress code. 👗👞

Pride Family Skate Night
2024-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Galaxy Skateway, 2620 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
🌈🛼 Join Us for Pride Family Skate Night! 🛼🌈
We’re thrilled to invite you and your loved ones to our Pride Family Skate Night—an evening of fun, unity, and celebration on wheels! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖
📅 Date: 9/24/24
🕒 Time: 5pm-7pm
📍 Location: Galaxy Skateway 1488 Aurora Rd Melbourne, FL
Roll with us for a night filled with:
✨ Skating Fun for All Ages
🎶 DJ Gazoo
🎂Cake
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities. Show off your best moves, enjoy great music, and celebrate our wonderful community in a supportive and inclusive environment. 🌟
Don’t forget to wear your brightest colors and bring your most fabulous selves! Let’s create unforgettable memories and celebrate Pride together. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
We can’t wait to see you there! 🥳

Falcon 9 • Crew 9
2024-09-24 14:50 - 16:00 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Dragon spacecraft carrying a new crew of four to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will return to Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. NASA astronauts Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Nick Hague, and Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov will embark aboard the Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft on a six-month expedition to the station. Delayed from Aug. 18 due to the extension of the Starliner Crew Flight Test mission.

Space Coast Pride’s Open Mic Night
2024-09-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Thrive Local, Eau Gallie, 1416 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Join us for an inclusive open mic hosted by Thrive Local in the Eau Gallie Arts District! 🎤
Music, poetry, comedy, and other G-rated performances of fewer than 5 minutes are encouraged! 🎵👯‍♂️🎬

🌞🌈Pride Family Beach Day!🌞🌈
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Bicentennial Park, 2 Oceans Dune Dr, Indian Harbor Beach, 32937
Join us for a day at the beach filled with sandcastle contests, beach games, music, dancing, and yummy food! 🏰⚽️🎶🍉
Bring your beach gear and most colorful attire to celebrate love, diversity, and togetherness. 👙🏳️‍🌈☀️🏳️‍⚧️❤️
Meet new friends, strengthen our community bonds, and make lasting memories. Don’t forget your sunscreen and a big smile! 😎🌟
We can’t wait to see you there! 🏖️

Totally Rad 80s Pride Prom: Kick off to Space Coast Pridefest
2024-09-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Melby, Hotel Melby, 801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
✨📺🖤🎸📹Pride Week Kick Off Event! 🎉💃🏻📼🕺✨

Dust off your sequins and tease up your hair—it’s time to party like it’s the 80’s at Space Coast Pride’s Totally Rad 80’s Pride Prom. Whether you’re channeling Madonna, Prince, or your own 80’s icon, this is your chance to shine bright and sparkle under the neon lights. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of love, fun, and nostalgia as we kick off our Pride week!

📅 Date: 9/21/24
🕕 Time: 6pm-10pm
📍 Location: Hotel Melby, 801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL

Featuring:
🎧 Live DJ Spinning 80’s Hits
🍹 Signature Cocktail
🎈 80’s-Themed Balloon Wall for Photo Op
👑 Ruling Prom Monarch Contest
🎭 Special Performances and Surprises
🎁 Raffle Baskets
🍽️ Unforgettable Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
And so much more!

🔞 18+ Event
✨ Limited tickets available: Get yours today! ✨
🎟️ General Admission: $75
🎟️ VIP: $100 (includes early 5pm entry, 2 free drink tickets, and pride swag bag, limited tickets available)

🌈 This is a Space Coast Pride fundraiser and all funds will go to Space Coast Pride so that we can continue to bring you smiles and joy throughout the year! 🌈 Ticket link: https://events.humanitix.com/space-coast-pride-back-to-80-s-pride-prom-party

Tuxes & Tails 13th Annual Gala
2024-09-21 17:30 - 21:00 | Radison Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL
Join Brevard Humane Society for their 13th Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala, sponsored by Subaru of Melbourne and Hosted by the Wasdin Family, and Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will emcee the event.
Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a limited reserve wine from Jon’s Fine Jewelry and possibly win a $500 gift certificate or gem! You don’t want to miss out!
For more information go to www.brevardhumanesociety.org/tuxes-tails-sponsorship/.

Let's Get Social Wine Rooftop Bar & Tapas Viera
2024-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Venezia Wine Veranda, 5476 Lorkey Ln, Melbourne, FL, 32940
RSVP NEEDED, occupancy 100 max. RSVP through EventBrite link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/lets-get-social-wine…
We are back!!! Event is only quarterly don’t miss out! Expand your wine pallet and savor the best wines from around the globe. Join us for a night of memorable networking, open to all industries. Enjoy delectable dishes from the tapas menu.
About the venue:
-Dress code: business casual or better
– Self serve wine machines!! Load up a card at the front desk and drink away! (responsibly)
– Tapas Menu Available at a table

Turtle Krawl 5k Run/Walk
2024-09-14 07:30 - 11:00 | Jim Nance Park, 201 N Miramar Ave, Indialantic, FL, 32903
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society has been protecting sea turtles and their habitat in Brevard County for more than 35 years. Our annual Turtle Krawl 5K event provides needed funds to continue the organization’s education and conservation programs. All race proceeds benefit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s mission to help sea turtles survive.
Description
AMENITIES:
Beautiful sublimated original t-shirts shirts featuring original artwork by local artist “Nemo” – guaranteed to first 2000 registrants.
Sea turtle medals for age group winners 3 places deep
Finisher Medals for first 2000 registrants
Free Kid’s Fun Dash with prizes for all participants (takes place after the 5K)
Free refreshments after the race
Electronic race timing (net times) and course management provided by Running Zone
Register @ https://www.turtlekrawl.com/
In-person and virtual registration is available! Join us for a fun-filled 5k by the ocean supporting The Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s 38 year old mission of helping sea turtles survive! All registrations receive a custom sublimated sea turtle race shirt!

Falcon 9 • Galileo FOC FM26 & FM32
2024-09-09 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch two satellites into medium Earth orbit for the European Commission’s Galileo project. The Galileo constellation provides navigation data like the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The Falcon 9 first stage booster will be recovered on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

2024 Masquerade Ball
2024-09-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, 32931
Don’t miss THE social event of the year! The Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach proudly presents the 2024 Masquerade Ball — a fundraising event to support local children in need.

This glamorous event will feature live DJ entertainment, performances, prize drawings, food & drink, a live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle and MORE!

Get dressed up for a great cause, as we come together to celebrate and support the local efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach. Since 2000, the Club has donated more than $650K to the community. This includes:• $150,000 in college scholarships• $25,000 for Thanksgiving dinners• $50,000 in Christmas gifts• $45,000 for the new Roosevelt Elementary playground• $50,000 for CBHS facility improvements & support• $225,000 for the new CBHS track facilities w/Get On Track• $107,000 in police support

Charitable donations & fundraising efforts are a big part of how we make all this magic happen locally. We are actively looking for sponsors for, donations to, and in-kind assistance with this event.

Link for tickets: https://www.cocoabeachkiwanis.org/Masquerade-Ball-Tickets…

Link for sponsorship info: https://www.cocoabeachkiwanis.org/masquerade-ball…

Questions? Email Chaiyahanijmorakot@gmail.com

Brevard Unity Rally
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL, 32935
We’re excited to welcome Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, our Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
https://www.mobilize.us/brevarddems/event/684464/
Let’s come together for a powerful day of unity, inspiration, and action at the Brevard Unity Rally! This is your chance to hear directly from the leaders who are fighting for a brighter future for ALL Floridians! See you there! See less

PRIDE Happy Hour at Hotel Melby
2024-09-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Hotel Melby, Hotel Melby, 801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
🎉 Kick off Pride Month in style with Space Coast Pride’s exclusive Happy Hour! 🍹✨
🗓️ When: Thursday, September 5th at 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Hotel Melby, Dawn Room, 11th floor — rooftop vibes only! 🌆
Join us for a private Happy Hour just for us, where we’ll be debuting our signature Pride Prom cocktail! Private bar, stunning views, and access to the best roof deck in Melbourne! 🌈🍸
Come out, get ghappy with us, and kick off Pride Month like a VIP! 🎊🌈
(BTW — did you know Hotel Melby is our Diamond Sponsor and an incredible ally? Use code PRIDE to book your Space Coast Pride vacation with them!)

Falcon 9 • Starlink 8-11
2024-09-04 08:59 - 09:30 | SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. Following stage separation, the first stage booster will land on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Falcon 9 • Polaris Dawn
2024-09-04 03:38 - 04:00 | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The Polaris Dawn mission will be commanded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, making his second trip to space. He will be joined on the all-private mission by pilot Scott “Kidd” Poteet, and SpaceX employees Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon. The first stage booster B1083 is making its fourth flight and will land on the drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” about nine and a half minutes after launch. The Crew Dragon will return to a splashdown at sea. Delayed from November and December 2022, March 2023, April 2024, early summer 2024, Aug. 26 and 27. Delayed from Aug. 28 due to poor recovery weather at the end of the planned mission timeline.

5TH ANNUAL SPACE COAST WING BATTLE
2024-08-17 18:00 - 22:00 | WIckham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, 32935
⭐️ 5TH ANNUAL SPACE COAST WING BATTLE ⭐️
👍 With Non-Profit: The Children’s Hunger Project 👍
⭐️ ATTENDANCE IS CAPPED – EVENT WILL SELL OUT – BUY EARLY!
www.spacecoastwingbattle.com
ALL YOU CAN EAT/DRINK EVENT + VENDOR COMPETITION!
■ UNLIMITED Wing Tastings
■ UNLIMITED Alcohol*
■ Live Music All Night Long!
■ Game Area + Axe Throwing Sponsored by: East Coast Axe Co.
■ PAID TICKET REQUIRED for Event Admission
■ 21+ EVENT – Valid ID Required for Entry (This means No Kids, Babies/Strollers etc)
Your admission ticket includes unlimited wing samplings and unlimited domestic beer and hard seltzers for the entirety of the event! VIP Ticketholders also get unlimited local craft draft beer and liquor/cocktails and EARLY ENTRY!!
​Attendees will stop by each booth to sample what each Competitor is servin’ up… And then continue to enjoy UNLIMITED wing samplings, alcohol, Game Area, and live music all night long!
Got a sweet tooth?? Deserts will be available for purchase at the event, with 15% of their proceeds going directly to The Children’s Hunger Project.
Upon entry all attendees will be given 1 branded token. After tasting each wing, be sure to drop your token off with your favorite Competitor to give them your “People’s Choice” vote.
A panel of qualified judges will announce the 2024 SPACE COAST WING BATTLE CHAMPION based on a blind taste-test.
>> TICKETS > COMPETITORS
