Fireworks! Picnics! Music! Parades! From family-friendly event to rooftop bar scenes, South Florida is celebrating Independence Day weekend in a big way from Broward to the Keys.
Fireworks
BROWARD
Pompano Beach
WHAT: Annual fireworks extravaganza includes live music from 5:50-9pm
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Pompano Beach Pier
FLORIDA KEYS
Big Pine Key
WHAT: Family-friendly fun, food vendors, live music and fireworks.
WHEN: Thur., July 3
WHERE: Big Pine Community Park, hosted by the Rotary Club of Key West
Islamorada
WHAT: Live music, kids games, food trucks and waterfront fireworks.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Founders Park
Key Largo
WHAT: Pirates, Parrots and Patriots daytime parade and evening celebration with fireworks and food.
WHEN: Fri., July 4 Morning parade: 10am, Family picnic 11am-4pm, fireworks after dark
WHERE: Parade–Anthony’s Clothing Store. 98200 Overseas Highway, to Key Largo Community Park
Key West
WHAT: Fireworks on the beach.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Edward B. Knight Pier
Marathon
WHAT: Beach bash with fireworks choreographed to patriotic tunes.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Sombrero Beach
MIAMI-DADE
Coconut Grove
WHAT: An evening full of Grove charm and fun. Taste of the Grove with open-air bites from local favorites, family fun and kids zone, lawn seating and fireworks grand finale. No Miami Symphony Orchestra performance this year because of weather, but everything else is on.
WHEN: Fri., July 4, 6-9pm
WHERE: Peacock Park
MORE INFO: Coconut Grove
Coral Gables
WHAT: Fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel plus a 10-minute drone show and music plus family fun.
WHEN: Fri., July 4, 5pm; concert 5-8pm, aerial drone light show and fireworks display, 9pm
WHERE: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave.
MORE INFO: Coral Gables
Downtown Miami
WHAT: Bayfront Park is turning 100! To mark its centennial, there’s an all-day celebration that includes live performances, local food and drink vendors, a hot dog eating contest, patriotic programming and a fireworks show over the bay.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Bayfront Park
MORE INFO: Bayfront Park
Homestead
WHAT: Race to the 4th community celebration with music, family fun, food and a grand fireworks finale.
WHEN: Fri., July 4, 6-10pm
WHERE: Homestead Speedway, One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd.
Key Biscayne
WHAT: The day-long schedule of events begins with the traditional parade along Crandon Blvd. starting at 11am. The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Picnic takes place on the Village Green immediately after the parade. The day concludes at sunset with the fireworks display.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Key Biscayne, Crandon Blvd.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
BROWARD
Oceanic, Pompano Beach Pier
WHAT: Liberty & Libations, a rooftop party with special menu, including grilled chicken wings, All-American burger, half-rack of ribs, key lime pie.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: Pompano Beach Pier
The Wharf, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Four-day celebration includes good, drink specials, mechanical bull, line dancing and more.
WHEN: Thur., July 3-Sun., July 6
WHERE: 20 W Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: The Wharf
MIAMI-DADE
Baia Beach Club at Mondrian South Beach
WHAT: A la carte dinner, champagne and dessert specials, frozen drinks and a front row to bayside views of the downtown fireworks.
WHEN: Fri., July 4 2-10pm
WHERE: 1100 West Ave.
MORE INFO: Baia Beach Club
Deering Estate, Miami
WHAT: Reduced admission on Independence Day. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors among the royal palms overlooking Biscayne Bay.
WHEN: Fri., July 4, 10am-4pm
WHERE: 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
Fireworks and Friends at Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown
WHAT: Celebrate the Fourth from one of the best seats in Miami. Festivities kick off with a classic rock bank, live DJ, cocktails and appetizers, followed by spectacular fireworks lighting up downtown.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: 401 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Hard Rock
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, South Beach
WHAT: Beer garden experience all weekend, with craft beer flights from The Tank Brewery, Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and Tripping Animals Brewing Co.
WHEN: Fri., July 4-Sun., July 6
WHERE: 1717 Collins
MORE INFO: The Social Club Surfcomber South Beach
Miami Children’s Museum
WHAT: Red, White and You! celebration with games, flag design activities and a fun-filled day of creativity.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: 980 MacArthur Causeway
MORE INFO: Miami Children’s Museum
Regatta Grove, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Red, white and blue fun all weekend, starting with half-priced martinis on Thur., July 3, live DJs, bay views, food and fun.
WHEN: Thur., July 3-Fri., July 4
WHERE: 3415 Pan American Dr.
MORE INFO: Regatta Grove
Shiso Miami
WHAT: Laid-back rooftop BBQ pop-up with chef Raheem Sealey’s Drinking Pig BBQ. A la carte items include slow-smoked meats, like brisket, ribs, pork belly and chicken, mac and cheese, cornbread and baked beans.
WHEN: Fri., July 4, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 239 NW 28 St.
MORE INFO: Shiso Miami
Standard Spa, Miami Beach
WHAT: Enjoy a laid-back afternoon of mouthwatering BBQ, drinks and good vibes.
WHEN: Fri., July 4
WHERE: 40 Island Ave.
MORE INFO: Standard Spa
Tulum Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
WHAT: Festive weekend menu includes strawberry fields salad, choice of a bourbon BBQ burger or bourbon BBQ wings, desserts and a boozy snow cone station.
WHEN: Fri., July 4-Sun., July 6
WHERE: 485 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: TULUM Rooftop Bar
YOTEL Miami, Downtown
WHAT: Celebrate the holiday with a stay at YOTEL, with summer perks for Florida residents and AAA members like complimentary parking, daily breakfast for two, a $15 F&B credit and more.
WHEN: Fourth of July
WHERE: 227 NE 2 St.
MORE INFO: YOTEL Miami
FLORIDA KEYS
Key West Artisan Market + Key Lime Festival
WHAT: Special pop-ups throughout the holiday weekend. Truman Waterfront Farmers Market will include a U.S. Coast Guard appearance with boater safety exhibits, games, giveaways and the Coast Guard Band performing live. On Fri., the Artisan Mini Market sets up at the Southernmost Beach Resort followed by the Key Lime Pie Eating Contest. On Sun., it’s the Red, White and Blue Key Lime Festival edition of the artisan market at Higgs Beach.
WHEN: Market–Thurs., July 3, 2-9pm; mini-market 10am-2pm; artisan market 10am-2pm
WHERE: Key West
