South Florida Fireworks

Palm Beach County – Broward County – Miami Dade County

If you are looking for non-stop action, fireworks galore and 4th of July activities that will carry on throughout the night, south Florida is the place to be. Come celebrate the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation in south Florida. Whether you are a resident of the sunshine state or just visiting the area, we have a complete list of freedom festivals, 4th of July parades, firework displays and Independence day events to entertain you this holiday. Grab your friends and family and head down to some of the best firework displays in the sunshine state.

BOCA RATON

BOYNTON BEACH

• The City will host a July 4 celebration complete with live music, food trucks, entertainment, kids’ activities, free shuttle transportation, and one of the largest Zambelli fireworks displays in Palm Beach County. This free, family-friendly event will take place at Intracoastal Park (2240 N. Federal Hwy.) on Monday, July 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. The event will culminate with a dazzling twenty-minute Zambelli fireworks display at 9 pm synchronized to patriotic music, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Learn more

DELRAY BEACH

• DELRAY BEACH’S JULY 4th CELEBRATION 2018 will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at Atlantic Avenue & A1A. Sand Castle Contest Hosted by the HOW Foundation will be from 8am-Noon and the Flag Raising Ceremony at 5:00 pm at Atlantic Ave & Gleason.  Main Stage Entertainment is located at Atlantic Ave & A1A from 5:00 -9:00 pm. The Kids Corner hosted by Avenue Church will be from 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm (The streets close on Monday, July 4th  from 1:00 pm – 11 pm – East Atlantic from the Intracoastal Bridge east to A1A, A1A from Thomas to Miramar.)

LAKE WORTH

• July 4th Celebration – Patriotic Family Fun: 6PM This is a patriotic, family event that is capped off with a fireworks show at dusk! Games, bounce houses, vendors, food for purchase, and musical entertainment will be available. Ball Fields, 226 Cypress Lane Lake Worth, FL 33461

GREENACRES

• Join us at our annual Independence Day Celebration “Ignite the Night” – our July 4th event at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m! It is a patriotic, family-friendly celebration featuring live musical entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.No personal fireworks or sparklers allowed. Free Admission & Parking | No ATM | Rain or Shine – The fireworks will be at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park located at 2905 Jog Road in Greenacres, FL.

ROYAL PALM BEACH

• Celebrate the 4th of July by declaring Independence with the Village of Royal Palm Beach’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular at Royal Palm Beach’s Commons Park, on Monday, July 4th, 2022. The Fireworks Show begins at 9:00 pm, and is a fireworks show not to miss. The Kids Fun Zone will begin at 1:00 pm and will require a wristband purchase ($10 per child). The Gourmet Truck Expo will be on hand with over 20 gourmet food trucks that will appeal to anyone’s palate. Entertainment will feature live music by local bands and a tribute bands throughout the event. An interactive DJ spinning all of the greatest hits will also be part of the festivities.  https://www.royalpalmbeach.com/

WELLINGTON

• Wellington’s largest FREE event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with live music and entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, traditional games (pie eating, watermelon eating, hula hoops, egg toss, sack races, tug-o-war), food trucks, vendors, Free Bingo sponsored by Humana, Inc. and more! The evening is topped off with an incredible Zambelli Fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks will be visible from Village Park and surrounding areas. Free shuttle transportation service is available from The Mall at Wellington Green at the Palm Tran bus stop beginning at 6 pm.  Please note that the shuttles do not run while the Fireworks show is in progress.

WEST PALM BEACH

• Hosted by the City of West Palm Beach, 4thon Flagler, one of the largest Independence Day events in South Florida, will return to the West Palm Beach waterfront (along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street) on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 6 – 10 p.m. 4th on Flagler activities will include live entertainment, the Bill Bone 5K, the Palm Beach Health Network Family Chill Zone, a Military Honor Salute, and refreshments for purchase. An 18-minute fireworks show is scheduled to ignite at 9:09 p.m., weather permitting, over the Intracoastal Waterway. Those who prefer to watch the show from the comfort of their home can tune in to a live broadcast of WPBF 25: 4TH ON FLAGLER LIVE FIREWORKS at 9 p.m.

BROWARD COUNTY – Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood Beach, Lauderdale by the Sea, Margate, Pompano Beach

Coral Springs

• FIREWORKS AT MULLINS PARK Monday, July 4 starting at 5 p.m. – Come out and celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 starting at 6 p.m., enjoy games, bounce houses, food and entertainment. The fireworks display will begin promptly at 9 p.m. The event is free, but there will be fees for food trucks, entertainment and music. Parking will be available for $3 and fills up fast, so make sure to arrive early to enjoy all the activities planned. 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Those planning to attend the event are encouraged to text 888-777 with the keyword CSFIREWORKS to receive up-to-date information about parking, road closures, and weather alerts. The fireworks will be held at Mullins Park, 10000 N.W. 29th Street, Coral Springs, Florida 33065. https://coralsprings.org

DEERFIELD BEACH

Monday, July 4 from 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM – The City of Deerfield Beach’s 4th of July Celebration will feature music and vendors providing a variety of arts & crafts, local foods and ice cold beverages. The event will be held on Monday, July 4th at the Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave. and starts at 12:00 pm. The fireworks start at  9:00 pm and it’s free to attend.

HOLLYWOOD BEACH

• 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Preparations are underway for a fun and music filled day on Monday, July 4th from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.  Pick your fun along the beach at Charnow Park’s splash pad, beach games, relaxing under an umbrella or grab your favorite percussion instrument to play along with beachside entertainers. The celebration concludes with a star-spangled offshore fireworks display at 9:00 pm. This event is located on Hollywood Beach at 300 Connecticut Street in Hollywood, FL.

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA 

• Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. We’re back in full swing, with our small-town parade starting at 10 a.m., followed by the giant waterslide at Family Fun Day in El Prado Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the kiddos for a day of candy, face painting, music, and fun! Fireworks will launch off the beach at 9 p.m. El Prado Park. 4501 Ocean Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308.

MARGATE

The 4th of July Extravaganza is an all-day, family-friendly event that includes a parade, pool party, concert, and a magnificent fireworks show.

• 9:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m: 4th of July Parade – A sea of red, white and blue will parade down Margate Boulevard eastbound from 76th Avenue to State Road 7.  Awards will be given to a private business, non-profit organization and a Margate family. Immediately following the parade, the MCRA will provide post-parade refreshments and bounce houses.
• 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m: Calypso Cove Pool Party
  The City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department will host a 4th of July pool party featuring a steel drum band at Calypso Cove, the City’s water park located at 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard. Admission to Calypso Cove is $4 for Margate residents and $7 for non-residents.
• 5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m: 4th of July Extravaganza
  Join us for the City’s 4th of July Extravaganza with food trucks and obstacle courses  at the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. The band, Atticca, will take the stage at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.

POMPANO BEACH

• Liberty and Libations – July 4th Celebration – Join us at the Oceanic for our second annual July 4th Party. Let’s toast to our Independence with a party that is not to be missed on our full second floor and outdoor patios. Enjoy dinner, patriotic cocktails and a front row view of the Pompano Beach Pier fireworks. There is no better place than to celebrate July 4th, than Oceanic all while overlooking the Ocean. Monday, July 4th, 4pm-11pm – Party admission is $25 per person* Limited tables for parties of 4 and 10 guests are available. Party admission pricing is included in the table reservation ticket. Those in attendance will receive party favors, and a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Oceanic. OceanicPompano.com

COCONUT GROVE 

• Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) 4th of July Celebration at Peacock Park Nothing accents a fireworks show quite like the sounds of a live symphony orchestra, and that’s exactly the experience you’ll have at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, as the Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) performs at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and limited seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CORAL GABLES

• Stars and Stripes BBQ and Fireworks at The Biltmore: The iconic Biltmore Hotel is once again hosting Coral Gables’ biggest July 4th bash, the Stars and Stripes BBQ and Fireworks Festival. The hotel’s golf course will open to the public at 5 p.m., where food trucks will feed guests before a 7 p.m. concert. The fireworks get underway at 9 p.m., and those looking for a front row seat can sign up for the Stars and Stripes BBQ, where an open bar, BBQ dinner and viewing terrace await.

MIAMI BEACH

• Fire on the Fourth: Celebrate all day long at the Fire on the Fourth festival in and around the North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach. The party begins at noon with a Family Zone sponsored by T-Mobile, live entertainment on several stages, circus performers, a magician, food trucks and more. Beginning at 4 p.m., the North Beach Bandshell will transform into a giant roller skating rink, where a live DJ will get you cruising like you’re back in middle school. The highlight of the event will be the fireworks show at 9 p.m.

DOWNTOWN MIAMI / BRICKELL

• Star-Spangled Awesome: Independence Day Celebration at The Wharf Miami: The riverside madness that is The Wharf kicks it into another gear for Independence Day, giving a free Tito’s cocktail to anyone who RSVPs and arrives before 4 p.m. They’ll also be handing out free Wharf bucket hats, offering drink specials and throwing a special fireworks show to end the night.
• July 4th Biscayne Bay Fireworks Cruise on the Poseidon Ferries: Watch fireworks over the bay aboard the Poseidon Ferries, which will depart from Downtown Miami on two separate cruises around Biscayne Bay. The 7 p.m. departure will include a live DJ, food, beer, wine and spirits for a full-on July 4th fiesta. Those who want to watch fireworks from the boat (but in a quieter, less party-like atmosphere) can opt for the 7:45 p.m. cruise.

HIALEAH

• Independence Day Celebration at Milander Park: Hialeah’s popular Independence Day Celebration draws 18,000 people to Milander Park every year. If you head there this year, you’ll understand why. The bash features music and plenty of local food trucks. The highlight is the 30-minute fireworks show, which incorporates lasers.

KEY BISCAYNE

• Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade: The area’s first big celebration of the day will take place along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne, where Miami’s oldest continually running Independence Day parade kicks off at 11 a.m. If you want a front row seat, start lining up a couple of hours early. The route runs from Harbor Drive to West Wood Drive.

MIAMI LAKES

• Town of Miami Lakes 19th Annual Fourth of July Celebration: Miami Lakes hosts a classic summer party at Veterans Park starting at 6:30 p.m., complete with a Fun Zone with cornhole, a giant Connect Four and a ring toss. There will be a live concert by Mojo and the Scoundrels, as well as fireworks after dark.

SOUTH DADE

• Discounted Admission at the Deering Estate, July 2-4: The venerable South Dade Gilded Age paradise that is the Deering Estate welcomes guests all weekend long with deeply discounted admission. Head to the former home of industrialist Charles Deering and you can visit for only $5 Saturday through Monday.

 

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