Entertainment
Entertainment Schedule
5:45-6:15pm
DJ Begins to Play Music /Sophomore Year Opening Band/MC-Michael Baiamonte Welcomes Crowd at 6:15pm
Face Painting/ Toddler Zone Open (6-9pm): Caricatures 6:30pm-9:00pm; Game Trucks: 6-9pm
6:15-6:45pm
Set#1: Cutler Stew Band (30-minute set) Patriotic Stilt walkers making balloons (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
6:50-7:15pm
DJ/MC- Music & Announcements
7:15-7:45pm
Set#:2 Cutler Stew -(30-minute set)
7:50pm
DJ/MC- Music &Announcements
7:55pm
Welcome Remarks and introductions by Village of Palmetto Bay Council
8:10-8:30pm
Set #3 Cutler Stew - (FINAL SET: 20-minute set)
(2) LED Stilt Walker Robots/ (2) LED Dancers for Crowd Pictures (8:15-9:00pm)
8:30-8:50pm
DJ - Music
(2) LED Robot/ (2) Dancers Performance
8:50pm
FINAL THANK YOU’s to all sponsors, vendors and partners
8:55pm
Presentation of Colors-Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
National Anthem Singer-
8:59pm
Fireworks Countdown Begins 10..9..8..7..
9:00pm
Fireworks Show Begins
9:15pm
End of Fireworks
*This schedule is subject to change
Michael Baiamonte, the "Voice of the Heat", to Emcee Event
Known as the Voice of the Miami Heat and particularly his "dos minutos" call out, the one and only Mr. Michael Baiamonte will once again emcee the Independence Day Celebration. This year, we have a great line-up of entertainers, including Cutler Stew and an LED Robot Performance for all to enjoy!
Michael Baiamonte has made his mark as one of the Premier Voices in both the South Florida Sports, as well as Event Hosting markets. Since 1990 Michael has entertained crowds as the Public Address Voice of the NBA’s 3-time World Champion, Miami HEAT. His creativity and style has local Media referring to him as “One of the Most Recognizable Voices in the South Florida Sports Market”.
As an Emcee, Michael has hosted a variety of events for Corporations and Organizations such as Top Rank Boxing, Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Hotels, NIKE, Assurant Solutions, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and has emceed the Village's July 4th Celebration for the past 7 years.
National Anthem Singer
Olivia Greenwald is a 16-year-old junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School. She is very passionate about singing and performing, has participated in several school musicals over the past few years. Olivia enjoys spending time with family and listening to music and is honored to sing the National Anthem at the Independence Day celebration.
Live Music/Shows
LED Robot Show
Thousands of residents, friends and neighbors are expected to join us stating at 6 pm for great food, drinks, and family fun--- but, we're really excited to bring you an amazing line-up of live music and performances by Cutler Stew Band AND LED Robot Show!
Cutler Stew
Cutler Stew is your hometown band that's been rocking South Florida since 2013. They are from Cutler Bay, FL (aka "The Ridge) - a small town, situation between the big, bright, orange city lights of Miami and the sweet sunsets that illuminate the Florida Keys. The Ridge is the home to all 4 "Stew" band members who are focused on bringing you diverse concoction of Rock, Alt Rock, Country and Pop favorites from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2000's. Cutler Stew has something for everyone. The Stew is GUARANTEED to SATISFY!