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The Summer Beach Party Returns

Important Update: The DATE HAS CHANGED: The Beach Party is now on Friday, July 24, 2026. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. One Night. One Dance Floor. One Chance to Relive the Summer of ’66. Get ready for a night of surf rock, dancing, retro drinks, beach vibes, and summer fun at the Italian Heritage Center! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music from The Vista Cruisers, one of New England’s favorite surf rock bands.

Events > The Summer Beach Party Returns
Italian Heritage Center
40 Westland Avenue
Portland, ME 04102 United States
(207) 772-2500
About the Event
Presented by
Italian Heritage Center
(207) 615-2203
July 24, 2026

This is your chance to throw on your best Hawaiian shirt, sundress, or beach attire and celebrate summer in style.

🎸 Featuring Live Music by The Vista Cruisers

💃 Dance the night away from 7:00–10:00 PM

🌭 Cookout-style hamburger and hot dog dinner served 6:00–6:45 PM

🍹 Retro drink specials at the full bar

📸 Fun photo opportunities

🏆 Coolest Kat Costume Contest – Cash Prize!

🎉 Huge dance floor and plenty of room to celebrate Schedule

🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM

🌭 Dinner Served: 6:00–6:45 PM

🎸 The Vista Cruisers: 7:00–10:00 PM

Plenty of Free Parking

Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite, in the Cantina during business hours, or by mailing payment to:

Italian Heritage Center

Attn: Melissa Martin

40 Westland Avenue Portland, ME 04102

Gather your friends, reserve a table, dress the part, and join us for a summer celebration unlike anything else in the area.

🌴 Summer. Surf Rock. Dancing. Good Friends. Great Memories. 🌴

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