“B” was the letter on the street as the international annual “Beatles On The Beach” festival hit Boca Raton this past weekend.
Concluded on March 15, the four-day event took place at several venues across Boca Raton, with a hub at Mizner Park Amphitheater — the city’s home for the arts and local events. Some attendees traveled from as far as Russia to join the celebration.
Each day offered attendees ways to connect with the music and fellow fans of British pop-rock band The Beatles, who have been recognized as one of the most iconic bands in history since their debut in 1964 on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The event featured headliner performances from “Live and Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to Paul McCartney” and “Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience” — two bold musical events that highlighted music history with a symphonic twist. Actor Morgan Freeman was in attendance, earning a great deal of fanfare from the Boca Raton community. The immersive concert included Freeman’s documentary-style narration of historical moments in the history of blues music.
“Beatles On The Beach” was founded in 2019 by Daniel Hartwell and Kerri Smith. They say that bringing joy to fans is an unforgettable part of the experience.
“We are just so happy that we bring happiness and cheer to everyone,” Smith said. “That’s what we want to do.”
A portion of the festival’s proceeds benefits the United We Rock Foundation, which Hartwell and Smith founded to uplift children through music. The organization provides instruments and music education opportunities to children from low-income families.
Hartwell and Smith, along with this year’s event attendees, shared their excitement for the future of the “Beatles On The Beach” festival. “We’re happy to be doing Beatles On The Beach here in South Florida for a long time.”
Jacqueline Pecker is a Florida International University Honors College alumna who earned a bachelor’s degree in Digital Communication and Media with a concentration in Digital TV + Multimedia Production from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in 2025. Currently, Pecker is a social media and graphic design coordinator for The Foundation for Palm Beach State College, where she uses her skills in video editing and writing to produce stories about students, the college, and Palm Beach County community. During her time at FIU, she held media-related internship roles with Universal Destinations & Experiences and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Pecker specializes in reporting on entertainment news-related stories focused on pop culture, music, film and television.
Pasquale Scibelli is a passionate business owner, creator, and storyteller currently studying at Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University, where he is pursuing a degree in Multimedia Studies. He is the founder of CanonDronePhotography LLC, a production and video agency built on creativity, connection, and a genuine love for capturing meaningful moments. With a strong foundation in production, videography, and photography, Pasquale approaches every project with both technical skill and heart. Known for his leadership and natural ability to connect with others, he values collaboration and the relationships he builds along the way. Whether he’s behind the camera or working with a team, his goal is always the same—to tell authentic stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact.
Keith Pecker is a creative with his feet in the worlds of fashion, personal training, live music and media production. Pecker is deeply enamored with the world of music and aspires to be a worldwide-recognized DJ under the stage name “Keith King”. Backed by his past successes performing at lively venues, Keith aspires to continue bringing humanity together for the love of electronic music and to lead crowds to find their inner selves, community, and freedom within. Alongside his passion for bringing life and energy to others, he also enjoys being behind the camera to capture the very moments that shape and illustrate lives through the magic of photography and videography.
