The Fourth of July sparks celebrations throughout the nation, but here’s how South Florida is celebrating this Thursday.
Miami-Dade
Freedom Festival & Fireworks Show
Head over to Miccosukee Resort & Gaming for a free concert by Grammy award winner LeAnn Rimes and local folk singer Keith Johns. Live music performances begin at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks show is at 9 p.m.
Address: Miccosukee Resort & Gaming – 500 Southwest 177th Avenue, Miami
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park
Local
Enjoy a free fireworks show with plenty of food and beverages. Park open all day but events begin at 3 p.m.
Address: Bayfront Park – 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Time: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Coconut Grove Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Expect a free fireworks show and live performances by Yoli Mayer and Soulixer. There will be classic BBQ grub available for purchase. Don’t forget your lawn chair!
Address: Regatta Park – 2699 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival
Food trucks, a fireworks show, and music by ReMix band and 93.9 MIA’s DJ Joey Brooks.
Address: North Beach Bandshell – 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Time: 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
Fourth of July Celebration at Bayside
Games and prizes all day long at Bayside Marketplace. Other activities include face painting, live music, and a fireworks show!
Address: Bayside Marketplace – 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Star-Spangled Awesome at the Wharf
Drink specials all night long, fireworks, and a free bucket hat if you RSVP online in advance.
Address: 114 SW North River Dr., Miami
Time: 12 p.m.
Perfect for car and country music lovers! Food trucks, fireworks, carnival style rides and games will be available.
Address: Homestead-Miami Speedway – 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd., Homestead
Time: 6 p.m.
Fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel
Grab a blanket and head to the Biltmore to find a spot on their golf course and watch the fireworks!
Address: 1200 Anastasia Ave.
Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Broward County
Deerfield Beach 4th of July Celebration
Join the City of Deerfield Beach for music and arts & crafts vendors and food.
Address: 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach
Time: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fourth of July at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park will host a DJ and giveaways before fireworks at 9 p.m.
Address: 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach
Time: 9 p.m.
The City of Hollywood will have music, food and fireworks along the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. From 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be musical performances featuring the 13th Army Band and the Florida National Guard.
Address: 101 S. Broadwalk, Hollywood
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The City of Margate’s 4th of July Extravaganza
Parade begins at 9 a.m., followed by a pool party at Calypso Cove from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a live band and food trucks from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Address: 5701 Margate Blvd, Margate
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Miramar 4th of July Celebration
Fireworks, family fun, and food! Join the city of Miramar for its annual celebration.
Address: Miramar Regional Park – 16801 Miramar Parkway
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
City of Plantation and Rick Case Automotive Group Celebration
Parade at 9 a.m. at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. Route ends at Plantation City Hall. There will be a Kid’s Zone, concerts and fireworks at the Plantation Central Park Ball Fields.
Address: 400 NW 73rd Terrace, Plantation
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
At Caporella Aquatic Complex, this family-friendly pool party will showcase a DJ, raffles and games on Independence Day.
Address: Caporella Aquatic Complex – 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Weston’s Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration Parade
Celebrate the day with a parade featuring members of the community, throughout Weston.
Address: Weston Town Center
Time: 10:30 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Miami
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Freedom Festival & Fireworks show
Address: Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, 500 SW 177th Ave
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
What: Head over to Miccosukee Resort for a free concert by Grammy award
winner, LeAnn Rimes, and local folk singer Keith Johns. Live
music performances begin at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks show is at 9 p.m. | https://miccosukee.com/
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America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park
Address: 301 N. Biscayne Blvd
Time: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m
What: Enjoy a free fireworks show with plenty of food and beverages.
Park is open all day long. | http://bayfrontparkmiami.com/
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Coconut Grove Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Address: Regatta Park, 2699 SW 27th Ave.
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Expect a free fireworks show and live performances by Yoli Mayer and Soulixer. There will be classic BBQ grub available for purchase. Don’t forget your lawn chair! | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coconut-grove-fourth-of-july-concert-fireworks-show-tickets-62292782389
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Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival
Address: North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave.
Time: 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
What: Food trucks, a fireworks show, and music by ReMix band and 93.9 MIA’s DJ Joey Brooks | http://northbeachbandshell.com/
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Fourth of July Celebration at Bayside
Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd.
Time: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
What: Games and prizes all day long at Bayside Marketplace. Other activities include face painting, live music, and a fireworks show! http://baysidemarketplace.com/
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Star-Spangled Awesome at the Wharf.
Address: 114 SW North River Dr.
Time: 12 p.m. -
What: Drink specials all night long, fireworks, and a free bucket hat if you RSVP online in advance. | http://wharfmiami.com/
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Homestead Race to the Fourth
Address: 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd.
Time: 6 p.m.
What: Perfect for car and country music lovers! Food trucks, fireworks, carnival style rides and games will be available. | http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/
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Fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel
Address: 1200 Anastasia Ave.
Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
What:Grab a blanket and head to the Biltmore to find a spot on their golf course and watch the fireworks! | https://www.biltmore.com/
Broward
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Name: Deerfield Beach 4th of July Celebration
Address: 149 SE 21st Avenue.
Time: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Join the City of Deerfield Beach for music and arts & crafts vendors and food.
https://www.deerfield-beach.com/1178/4th-of-July-Celebration
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Name: Fourth of July at Gulfstream Park
Address: 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach
Time: 9 p.m.
What: Gulfstream Park will host a DJ and giveaways before fireworks at 9 p.m. http://www.gulfstreampark.com/racing/news-details/2017/06/28/gulfstream-park-s-incredible-july-4th-weekend-events
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Name: Star-Spangled Spectacular
Address: 101 S. Broadwalk
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
What: The City of Hollywood will have music, food and fireworks along the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. From 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be musical performances featuring the 13th Army Band and the Florida National Guard.
https://www.hollywoodfl.org/867/Event-Details
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Name: The City of Margate’s 4th of July Extravaganza
Address: 5701 Margate Blvd
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Parade begins at 9 a.m., followed by a pool party at Calypso Cove from 1 to 5 p.m.; There will be a live band and food trucks from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
https://www.margatefl.com/521/Fourth-of-July-Parade-and-Fireworks
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Name: Miramar 4th of July Celebration
Address: 16801 Miramar Parkway
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Fireworks, family fun, and food! Join the city of Miramar for its annual celebration.
https://www.miramarfl.gov/1298/July-4th-Celebration
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Name City of Plantation and Rick Case Automotive Group Celebration
Address: 400 NW 73rd Terrace, Plantation
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Parade at 9 a.m. at West Broward Boulevard and NW 46th Avenue. Route ends at Plantation City Hall. There will be a Kid’s Zone, concerts and fireworks at the Plantation Central Park Ball Fields.
http://www.plantation.org/Plantation/community-calendar.html
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Name Patriotic Splash Swim Party
Address: 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What: At Caporella Aquatic Complex, this family-friendly pool party will showcase a DJ, raffles and games on Independence Day. https://www.tamarac.org/DocumentCenter/View/1119/Patriotic-Splash-Party?bidId=
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Name Weston’s Annual July 4th Hometown Celebration Parade
Address: Celebrate the day with a parade throughout Weston featuring members of the community. Parade starts corner of Town Center Blvd. and Three Village Road, continuing east on Three Village Road to Bonaventure Blvd. heading south briefly to Bell Tower Lane, and winding through Weston Town Center to the heart of Main Street.
Time: 10:30 p.m. to 12 p.m.
What: Celebrate the day with a parade featuring members of the community, throughout Weston. https://www.westonfl.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/590/20?backlist=%2F