WELLINGTON - The village of Wellington will be hosting three events this year for the Fourth of July. They include:

Patriotic Pool Party from noon - 5 p.m. at the Aquatics Complex, 12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd. There will be music, games, giveaways and more. Regular pool entrance fees apply.

A Family Fourth Celebration from 6 - 9 p.m. at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road. There will be traditional games, inflatable rides, face painting, bingo and foods for purchase. Live musical performances by Rumour Hazit. There will also be free shuttle transportation service available from the Mall at Wellington Green Palm Tran bus stop.

Fireworks Extravaganza by Zambelli Fireworks at Village Park at 9:15 p.m.

Over in Royal Palm Beach there will be a kid's fishing tournament, golf tournament, a party at Cruzan Amphitheater, two live concerts and fireworks display.

The day's events begin at 6 a.m. with the 19th annual Royal Palm Beach Red White and Blue Fourth of July Kids Fishing Tournament at Lakeside Challenger Park hosted by the Royal Palm Bassmasters. There is no charge for the event.

"We have more sponsors and more donations this year. Every kid last year walked away with a prize," said Mike Gershberg, president of the Bassmasters. When asked how he was able to get more this year during a recession he laughed "it's all about who you know."

He expects about 300 people will participate. Children of all ages are welcome. There will be two categories, one for Bass and the other for all other fish.

"We're also helping the waterways by removing all of these non-native fish that have taken over," he said. The native fish will be released back in to the water. The non-natives will be disposed of.

At 8 a.m. will be the Firecracker Golf Tournament.

"We do it every year and it should be fun," said Carlos Morales, director of the event. "I'm looking forward to ti. It will be a good family fun event."

There's room for 36 foursomes to participate. Last year it filled up. There will be several prizes awarded as well.

At 4 p.m. at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach there will be live music starting at 4 p.m. with "On Target" and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hot Brass Monkey's Evolution will perform. There will also be water slides, a bounce house, sports center, gyro and rock wall and food will be available.

The Fireworks celebration will take place at 9 p.m.

Call 561-790-5149 for more information about the golf tournament and fishing tournament.