Good morning, Melbourne.

Today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 35 years at Port Canaveral with a special ceremony aboard Mardi Gras at Cruise Terminal 3, where Port Canaveral leadership presented a resolution honoring the long-term relationship and donated a hybrid pickup truck to Keep Brevard Beautiful & announced plans to expand its fleet in the coming years.

Victory Casino Cruises has marked 14 years of cruising from Port Canaveral and welcomed over 3 million passengers.

CEO Lester Bullock said the milestone helped the local area by adding $25 million at the port and creating 350 jobs — the company’s total impact exceeds $800 million and supports local charities.

Michael Gonzalez (17) is a rising senior at Viera High School (with a 4.4 GPA) who received an $8,950 scholarship from Health First to attend the Global Youth Leadership Academy in Ireland from July 7-14.

He will use the program to build global leadership skills as he prepares for college.

Dottie Bourlier of Focus Partners Wealth advises retirees to draw income from taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred and Roth accounts to help manage taxes on Social Security benefits (she recommends consulting a financial professional to tailor strategies to individual needs).

City of Melbourne released summer safety tips for seniors because older bodies may not handle heat well — the advice includes drinking water, staying indoors, and wearing light clothes.

These measures help reduce the risks of heat-related illness as the days get hotter.

Tru Phonic ft. Syd Taylor Band Live Show

7-11:30 p.m. — Pineapples — $19.10 — Enjoy an evening of funk music with Florida legends Tru Phonic and a soulful opening by Syd Taylor Band.

International Yoga Day Celebration

9:00 – 9:50 AM — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Light up your morning with a community yoga session led by lululemon ambassador Britt Pryor.

On-Site Tour at Discovery Village

9 AM - 7 PM — Discovery Village At Melbourne — Free entry — Explore a vibrant senior living community with top-rated amenities and engaging activities.

Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman

12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost info not provided — Explore creativity and crafts while making 3D Beehives in a fun environment for kids.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Things With Wings

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the aerial wonders of birds, jets, and mythical dragons through live music.

Summer Series #2

Join Keep Brevard Beautiful for our second Summer Series cleanup at Riverview Park in Melbourne from 8am-12pm. Be part of something impactful, spend your morning giving back to our beautiful community and waterways!

Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman

12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost TBD — Create colorful tile mosaics and explore creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Claude Edge Front St. Park — Free entry — A ‘blast’ of a fireworks display that thousands anticipate every year at Front Street Park.