Fourth of July Fun and Celebrations in South Florida
Fireworks events and parades are free. Hotels and rooftop bars are often the best way to see fireworks.
MIAMI
Fire on the Fourth, Miami Beach
Collins Ave and 73 St.
3-9pm
Fireworks and Food Trucks, Miami Gardens
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199 Street
5-9:30
Fourth of July Celebration, South Miami
Palmer Park, 6100 SW 67th Ave.
5-9:30
Fourth of July Parade, Key Biscayne
Crandon Blvd.
11am-1pm
Fourth of July Weekend at Deering Estate
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave.
10-4
Fourth of July with MISO, Coconut Grove
2820 McFarlane Rd.
6:30pm
Gables Fourth, Coral Gables
Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave.
Grounds open 5pm, concert begins at 7, fireworks at 9pm
Independence Day Celebration, Hialeah
Milander Park, 4800 Palm Ave.
4-10pm
Miami City Lights at Night Fireworks
Downtown Miami, 401 Biscayne Blvd.
7:30-11:30pm
Old Fashioned Picnic at The Barnacle, Coconut Grove
3485 Main Highway
Noon-3pm
Race to the Fourth, Homestead
Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd.
6-10pm
FLORIDA KEYS
Fireworks, Islamorada
Founders Park, MM 87
6-10pm
Fireworks, Key Largo
Rowell’s Waterfront Park, MM 104.5
9:45pm
Fireworks, Sombrero Beach
200 36th St Ocean
Fireworks, Marathon
Marathon High School
Key West Fireworks
Edward B Knight Pier
OTHER FUN
Fireworks Watching at the Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Festive firework watch party on their second-floor terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline ($55 per person).
WHEN: July 4, 7-10pm
WHERE: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
MORE INFO: Rusty Pelican
All American Wine Tasting, Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Coral Gables
WHAT: Sample wines from favorite American growers and winemakers.
WHEN: June 30
WHERE: 124 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
Rooftop Celebration at Klaw, Miami
WHAT: Celebrate Independence Day on Klaw’s stunning rooftop overlooking Biscayne Bay with an all-day exclusive and extended Happy Hour.
WHEN: July 4, all day
WHERE: 1737 North Bayshore Drive
MORE INFO: Klaw
Fourth of July BBQ, B Ocean Resort, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Baby back ribs. Texas-style beef brisket, burgers and hot dogs plus beer buckets.
WHEN: Fourth of July
WHERE: B Ocean Resort, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
MORE INFO: B Ocean Resort
Fourth of July Weekend, Maü Miami, Midtown
WHAT: Specials like BBQ ribs, Maü McRib sandwich, chicken skewers and more.
WHEN: July 3-4
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: Maü Miami
Independence Day Specials, Playa, South Beach
WHAT: Specials like BBQ brisket burnt ends on a steamed bun, baby ribs, Playa burger.
WHEN: July 3-4
WHERE: 915 Lincoln Rd.
MORE INFO: Playa
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Four days of bottomless brunch and lunch. Southern-inspired cuisine includes buttermilk pancakes, chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.
WHEN: July 1-4
WHERE: 525 N Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Batch
Fourth of July Weekend Party, SHOTS Wynwood
WHAT: Sensational signature shots – Captain America and Wonder Woman – deliver an unforgettable taste experience.
WHEN: June 30-July 2
WHERE: 311 NW 23 St.
MORE INFO: SHOTS
Prison Pals Brewing Co., Doral, Oakland Park, Florida City
WHAT: Treat yourself and your friends to $20 buckets of house beers, including their acclaimed Nelson Hazy IPA and refreshing Premium Lager.
WHEN: July 4
WHERE: Doral: 8205 NW 12 St.; Oakland Park: 3555 N Dixie Hwy., Florida City: 12 NE 3 St.
MORE INFO: Prison Pals
Fourth of July at Smorgasburg Miami, Wynwood
WHAT: Miami’s largest outdoor food market presents BBQ, burgers and ice cream plus other vendors.
WHEN: July 1-2
WHERE: 2600 NW 2nd Ave.
MORE INFO: Smorgasburg Miami
BBQ Takeout from 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
WHAT: Red, White & Q catering includes Smokehouse menu items like brisket, pulled pork and St. Louis-style ribs.
WHEN: From June 30-July 4, special $25 off orders of $250.
WHERE: 2660 N University Drive
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Cracked by Chef Adrianne, South Miami
WHAT: Free lemonade or sweet tea with an order of fried chicken and waffles all day.
WHEN: July 4
WHERE: 7400 SW 57 Ct.
MORE INFO: Cracked
Fourth of July at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
WHAT: 4th of July BBQ complete with picnic-style salads, NY strip steaks, BBQ ribs, shrimp on the barbie, grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages, sweet treats. ($120 per person, $65 3-12)
WHEN: July 4, 7:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Whole Pig Roast, Tropezon, South Beach
WHAT: Celebrate the Fourth early at Andalusian-inspired eatery Tropezón, and indulge in a Whole Pig Roast! The gin and tapas bar will offer a roast accompanied by tapas such as croquettes, gazpacho, grilled chistorras bocadillos, and fried corn.
WHEN: Sunday, July 2nd 5pm-9pm
WHERE: 512 Española Way
MORE INFO: Tropezon
Fourth of July Fireworks at Nikki Beach, Miami Beach
WHAT: Join Nikki Beach for a memorable dining experience with their all-time favorite American foods, music, and entertainment.
WHEN: July 4, 2-10pm. Fireworks begin at 9pm
WHERE: 1 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Nikki Beach
Fourth of July “American Fish Menu” at Sexy Fish Miami
WHAT: Pprix-fixe menu ($150) features items such as Smoked Chicken Bao Buns, Tako Dog and King Crab Corn Dog, Sweet Corn Ribs with a sweet finish 4th of July Dessert Platter with apple pie, s’mores, marshmallows, and ice cream
WHEN: July 4
WHERE: 1001 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Sexy Fish Miami
Fourth of July Rooftop Celebration, Moxy South Beach
WHAT: Drink specials, DJs, all-American food menu and a great view of the Miami Beach FIreworks that start at 9pm.
WHEN: July 4
WHERE: The Upside, 915 Washington Ave
MORE INFO: Moxy South Beach
