Happy Independence Day, South Florida!
Community Fireworks Celebrations
BROWARD
Fireworks and Drone Show, Coconut Creek
WHAT: Drone performance, fireworks, food trucks, music.
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 7pm
WHERE: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40 St.
MORE INFO: casino.hardrock.com/coconut-creek
Fourth of July Celebration, Deerfield Beach
WHAT: Music, fun for kids, live entertainment, food trucks and fireworks at 9pm
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 4-9pm
WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deerfield Beach
Fourth of July Spectacular, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Live music from En Vogue, kids’ zone, fireworks and family fun
WHEN: Thur., July 4, noon-9:15pm
WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Beach, 3000 Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Fort Lauderdale
Fourth of July Celebration, Hollywood
WHAT: Live music and fireworks on the beach
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 6pm
WHERE: Hollywood Beach Theatre, 200 Johnson St.
MORE INFO: Hollywood
Parade and Family Fun Day, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
WHAT: Parade, DJ, face painting, fireworks
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 10am-9pm (fireworks start)
WHERE: El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Dr.
Pompano Beach Fourth of July Celebration
WHAT: Evening of festivities on the Fisher Family Pier.
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 5pm-9:30pm
WHERE: 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Pompano Beach Fourth of July
Hometown 4th of July, Weston
WHAT: Fireworks, live music, games, food and fun.
WHEN: Wed., July 3, 6-9pm
WHERE: Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Rd.
MORE INFO: westonfl.org
MIAMI-DADE
MISO Fourth of July Celebration, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Enjoy an evening of classic American music under the stars with the Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), led by Maestro Eduardo Marturet. Relive Americana favorites like John Philip Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever alongside other patriotic and timeless pieces. A synchronized drone light show adds another dimension to the concert experience. The program features special guest appearances by vocalist Gail Seay and trumpet virtuoso Morris Northcutt. Don't miss the world premiere of Legendary by young composer Mark Schmollinger, a MISO 2024 Commission. This free event is open to the public. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.
WHEN: Thur., July 4
WHERE: Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd.
MORE INFO: MISO Fourth of July
Coral Gables Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
WHAT: Concert by the US Navy band and the Greater Miami Symphonic Band and fireworks display.
WHEN: July 4, 5-10pm
WHERE: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia
MORE INFO: Coral Gables Fourth of July
Race to the 4th: Homestead’s Annual Spectacular Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: Free event for the public includes fireworks at 9pm, live music and entertainment, food and beverages, rides for kids and more.
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 6-10pm
WHERE: Homestead Speedway, One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd.
MORE INFO: Race to the 4th
Key Biscayne Parade and Fireworks
WHAT: 65th annual celebration includes a parade on Crandon Blvd. (11am), Rotary Club BBQ on the Village Green (noon) and fireworks at Virginia Key Beach Park (9pm).
WHEN: Thur., July 4
WHERE: Key BIscayne
MORE INFO: Key Biscayne
Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth
WHAT: Family-friendly fun and games, live music and food trucks, followed by beachfront drone and fireworks display.
WHEN: July 4, 3-9pm
WHERE: 241 77 St.
MORE INFO: Fire on the Fourth
Miami’s Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: Live music, dancing to Latin rhythms, food and games.
WHEN: July 4, 4-10pm
WHERE: Bayfront Park, 301 N Bayshore
MORE INFO: Independence Day
Miami Springs Fourth of July Celebration
WHAT: Classic car show on the Circle (Wed.), parade and pool party followed by fireworks on the Fourth.
WHEN: Wed., July 3 6-10 (car show), Thur., July 4 10am (parade), pool party (noon-5pm), fireworks (dusk)
WHERE: Circle, Aquatic Center, Golf Course
MORE INFO: Miami Springs Fourth of July
MONROE
Independence Day Festivities, Big Pine Key
WHAT: Food, drink, games, family activities, followed by fireworks.
WHEN: Wed., July 3
WHERE: Big Pine Community Park, MM 31
MORE INFO: Facebook.com
Upper Keys Fireworks, Islamorada
WHAT: Family fun, food and fireworks at Founders Park.
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 6-10pm
WHERE: MM 87, Islamorada
MORE INFO: Upper Keys Fireworks
Independence Day, Key West
WHAT: Start the day off with the annual Fourth of July 5K Walk/Run at Edward B Knight Pier at 7:30am. Fireworks are staged from the pier overlooking the ocean. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Key West.
WHEN: 5K Walk/Run 7:30am, event begins at 5pm, fireworks at 9pm
WHERE: Edward B. Knight Pier, 1801 White St
MORE INFO: Key West Independence Day
OTHER EVENTS
Magic 13 Brewing Co. Weekend Celebration, Miami
WHAT: Step back to the 80s with live music from Boys Don’t Cry, food, craft beverages and retro decor.
WHEN: Fri., July 5 starting at 7pm
WHERE: 340 NE 61 St.
MORE INFO: Magic 13 Brewing
511 Bar & Lounge, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Flagler Goes Country in partnership with Garrison Brothers Whiskey, featuring a special live performance by the Cuban Cowboy, Gabriel Key and his band, Mistah Lee’s Smokin’ Good BBQ’s food truck, El Bandido Tequila liquor sponsor, special vendors and more.
WHEN: Fri., July 5, 7-10pm
WHERE: 511 NE 3 Ave.
MORE INFO: 511 Bar & Lounge
Fourth on the Green, Aventura
WHAT: Enjoy a day of food, fun and festivities for the whole family. Ticket prices $165 per adult and $75 for children
WHEN: Thur., July 4
WHERE: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
MORE INFO: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry
Weeklong Celebration at the Wharf, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Party like it’s 1776 at The Wharf! Drink specials, tasty eats, lots of fun.
WHEN: Wed., July 3-July 7
WHERE: 20 W Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Wharf
PIER 5 Independence Day Celebration, downtown Miami
WHAT: Celebrate Independence Day with a celebration featuring a U2 Tribute Band and tropical cocktails.
WHEN: Thurs., July 4, 10am-3am
WHERE: 401 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Pier 5
Regatta Grove Independence Day Celebration, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Sail into Independence Day with two days of fun, drinks and food.
WHEN: Wed., July 3, 6pm-1am and Thurs., July 4 noon-1am
WHERE: 3415 Pan American Dr.
MORE INFO: Regatta Grove
Red, White and Brew Extravaganza, Miami Marlins
WHAT: Beer and Baseball? Talk about two of America’s favorite pastimes, even more so on the 4th of July! Drink around loanDepot park with beers from coast to coast at the Marlins’ 2nd annual Red, White & Brew extravaganza! All while the Fish take on the Red Sox.
WHEN: Thur., July 4, 1:10pm
WHERE: loanDepot Park
MORE INFO: Miami Marlins
Independence Day at Deering Estate
WHAT: Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Only $5 general admission
WHEN: Thur., July 4
WHERE: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
Key Lime Festival
WHAT: It’s all about the tiny key lime at this annual festival, with food and drink events and the Key Lime Pie Eating Championship.
WHEN: Sun., July 3-7
WHERE: Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St.
MORE INFO: Key Lime Festival
Buy Your Own
Burger and Clam Bake Packages, Doris Italian Market
WHAT: Burger and clam bake packages for your cookout fun. The Gourmet Burger Package for $21.95 includes four premium beef sirloin burgers, four Doris sausage burgers and four chicken burgers. The Clam Bake Package includes all of the ingredients needed to make a clam bake ($59.95), including shrimp, mussels, clams, corn on the cob, potatoes, chicken stock, one bottle of beer, one stick butter and special seasoning.
WHEN: Order now through July 5
WHERE: All Doris Market locations in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, North Palm Beach and Boca Raton. The stores will be open on Thursday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: dorismarket.com
