City Service Changes for Fourth of July Holiday
June 29, 2022
The City of Tallahassee will close administrative offices in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. Following are details about the City's Celebrate America event and schedule changes for the week of July 3-9 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits, StarMetro, the Animal Service Center and City-run community centers.
Celebrate America at Tom Brown Park
The City's Celebrate America event will take place at Tom Brown Park on Monday, July 4, from 7-10 p.m. Enjoy live music from Sasha Tuck and the Capital Jazz Trio and Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, leading up to a spectacular, patriotic fireworks display. TSO will play the National Anthem at 9:45 p.m. and then accompany the fireworks, finishing with the 1812 Overture during the grand finale.
There will be food trucks and activities for children at the event. Attendees are also welcome to pack a picnic.
For more information, please contact the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department at 850-891-3866 or visit the Celebrate America page.
Garbage and Recycling Collection
During the holiday week, all residential customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service. This includes garbage / recycling and yard waste / bulky pickup, which will impact blue week customers.
- Monday customers ► Tuesday, July 5
- Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, July 6
- Wednesday customers ► Thursday, July 7
- Thursday customers ► Friday, July 8
- Friday customers ► Saturday, July 9
Customers are now encouraged to set their collection bins behind the curb the night before their service day. Both containers should be returned to the home no later than the day after collection. To look up collection dates for specific addresses and get more information, visit Talgov.com/YOU or call 850-891-4968.
StarMetro Routes
StarMetro will change its operations for the holiday. On Monday, July 4, fixed routes will operate on a Sunday schedule with no night service, Dial-A-Ride will operate as normal, and the StarMetro call center will be staffed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call StarMetro at 850-891-5200.
Animal Services
The Animal Service Center will be closed on Monday, July 4. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5, with the center opening at 10 a.m. for appointments only. Customers needing more information, including photos of animals available for adoption and to report lost and found pets, may visit Talgov.com/Animals or contact the Animal Service Center at 850-891-2950.
City Animal Control will be available for emergency situations only on Monday, July 4, and can be reached via the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.
City-run Community Centers
Community centers operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department will be closed on Monday, July 4. Centers will resume normal hours on Tuesday, July 5.
To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.
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