Between World Cup games and watch parties and the 250th events, it’s a great time to party in South Florida! Here are some of the many Independence Day celebrations, parades and fireworks shows.

MIAMI-DADE

Coconut Grove Independence Day

WHAT: Free evening filled with live entertainment, family fun, performances by Tony Succar, Orlando Mendez (The Cuban Cowboy), Dave Singer, and DJ MDOT, plus kids’ activities and delicious bites from the Taste of The Grove, featuring bartaco, New York Roma Pizza, Oasis Lounge & Hookah Bar, and Bellini Mr.C Coconut Grove Gelato.
WHEN: From 5-9:30pm; fireworks follow over Biscayne Bay
WHERE: Peacock Park
MORE INFO: Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets. coconutgrove.com 

Deering Estate’s Fourth of July Celebration

WHAT: Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors under the palms overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay.
WHEN: Sat., July 4 and Sun., July 5
WHERE:  Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: $8 per person – Deering Estate

America 250 at Tropical Park

WHAT: Free celebration with live music, family-friendly activities and a fireworks spectacular.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 3-9pm
WHERE: Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St.
MORE INFO: America 250 at Tropical Park

Miami Beach Fourth of July Celebrations

WHAT: Independence Day festivities throughout Miami Beach include these sites:

• Altos Del Mar Park, 76th and Collins, 5-10pm
• Lummus Park, 12th and Ocean, 8:30-10pm

Independence Day Celebration by the Bay

WHAT: Families, friends, and community members gathered to enjoy a diverse lineup of entertainment, activities, and a breathtaking fireworks display.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 6-9pm
WHERE: FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 St.
MORE INFO: North Miami

Cutler Bay Golf Cart Parade and Picnic

WHAT: 56th annual event includes the golf cart parade and cookout, music arts and crafts and a special USAF flyover.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 9am-noon
WHERE: Whispering Pines Park
MORE INFO: Cutler Bay Golf Cart Parade

Miami Lakes Independence Day Celebration

WHAT: Annual event features live musical performances, activities for all ages, food vendors and a fireworks display.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82 Ave.

Red, White and BBQ: Fireworks and Celebration, Coral Gables

WHAT: Band concert, drone show and fireworks on the grounds of the Biltmore Hotel.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 5pm
WHERE: 1200 Anastasia
MORE INFO: Coral Gables Fourth of July

BROWARD

Drone and Fireworks Show, Coconut Creek

WHAT: Laser light show, food trucks, kids activities and fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 7pm
WHERE: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40 St.
MORE INFO: Coconut Creek Fireworks

Fourth of July Celebration, Coral Springs

WHAT: Live music, contests, food trucks and kids attractions, followed by fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 4-9:30pm
WHERE: Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Dr.
MORE INFO: Coral Springs

Fourth of July Celebration, Deerfield Beach

WHAT: Entertainment, food and fun on the beach.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 4-9pm
WHERE: Main Beach, 149 SW 21 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deerfield Beach

Fourth of July Spectacular, Fort Lauderdale

WHAT: Live music, entertainment, kids’ zone, games and fun, followed by drone and fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, noon-9:15pm
WHERE: Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: fortlauderdale.gov

Star-Spangled Spectacular Celebrations, Hollywood

WHAT: Live music at the bandshell followed by fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 7-9:30pm
WHERE: Hollywood Beach Theater and Plaza, 200 Johnson St.
MORE INFO: City of Hollywood

Independence Day Celebration, Plantation

WHAT: Parade followed by activities and concert. Fireworks show caps the day.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, parade at 9am, activities at 6pm
WHERE: Plantation Central Park ballfields, 8151 NW Second St.
MORE INFO: Plantation

FLORIDA KEYS

Key West Celebration

WHAT: Beachfront fun with good, drink, live entertainment, beach barbecue, ending in fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, noon-10pm
WHERE: Higgs Beach, Key West
MORE INFO: Key West Fourth of July

Key Largo Parade and Picnic

WHAT: Patriotic parade starts from Anthony’s Clothing Store, followed by family picnic, watermelon eating, free hot dogs for 18 and under. Fireworks display over Blackwater Sound.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 10am-4pm; fireworks at dark
WHERE: Key Largo Community Park

Independence Day Celebration, Islamorada

WHAT: Family fun, Patriotic People and Puppy Parade, food trucks and fireworks.
WHEN: Sat., July 4, 6-10pm
WHERE: Founders Park
MORE INFO: Free, but parking on site is $10 donation.

Fourth of July Parade, Marathon

WHAT: Festive parade, cornhole tournament, kids games, food and fun, followed by fireworks on Sombrero Beach.
WHEN: Sat.. July 4. Parade starts at 11am
WHERE: Marathon High School
MORE INFO: Marathon Rotary Club

PARTIES AND EVENTS

Fifth of July Pool Party, Little River

WHAT: Magie Wine Bar is hosting a pool party on its outdoor patio with an inflatable pool, water balloons, water guns, music and wine plus $5 hot dogs all day.
WHEN: Sun., July 5, 1-5pm
WHERE: 8281 NE 2nd Ave
MORE INFO: Magie Miami

Red, White and Infinite, The Palace South Beach

WHAT: Weekend-long celebration featuring a rooftop pool party. drag star Alicia Lee, and unobstructed views of the fireworks from Ocean Drive.
WHEN: Sat., July 4 and Sun., July 5
WHERE: 1052 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Palace South Beach