Miami-Dade
Aventura
Aventura's annual fireworks display is visible along any of the Country Club drives, beginning at 9 p.m.
305-466-8930
Bayfront Park
This event features a kids' zone, food and beverages and more. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
305-358-7550
Miami Beach
Music begins at 7:30 pm. Fireworks begin at nightfall. The fireworks will take place at 8th street and ocean drive.
305-673-7400
Coconut Grove
Old-fashioned July 4th at The Barnacle. The Monroe House will be open from 11am-4pm. There will be children's activities, kite-making, and other historic activities.
305-673-7400
Key Biscayne
Independence Day parade
The parade begins along Crandon Boulevard at 11AM and the festivities conclude with fireworks at sunset.
Homestead
Activities include a car show, rides,music, and other entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
The parade begins along Crandon Boulevard at 11AM and the festivities conclude with fireworks at sunset.
he Bayside Ampitheatre is located at 301 Biscayne Blvd in downtown Miami. For more information, call (305) 358-7550.
Broward
Coral Springs
The Coral Springs celebration includes games an entertainment for children and adults. The festival will last from 6-9:30pm. Fireworks begin at 9pm.
Sportsplex,east of Sawgrass Expressway between Sample Road and Royal Palm Boulevard. Parking is $3 per car
954-345-2200
Davie
The entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with a free family splash pool party. There will also be arts and crafts, barbecues, bounce houses, and other fun daytime activities for the kids. Fireworks begin at 9pm.
Pine Island Park, 3800 SW 92nd Ave.
954-797-1163
Deerfield Beach
Festivities will take place from 4-10pm. There will be children's activities and music from 1-4pm. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Main Parking Lot, Southeast First Street and Ocean Way, one block south of Hillsboro Boulevard. Complimentary parking at The Cove Shopping Center, 1500 E. Hillsboro Blvd. with shuttle service from 12-5 p.m. and 11 p.m.-12 a.m. At the beach, drop off and pick up will be at Ocean Way and Southeast Third Street.
954-480-4433
Fort Lauderdale
Festivities will last from 1-9p.m.
A DJ will be entertaining with contests and games starting at 1 p.m. on Southeast Fifth Street and A1A. A water balloon toss and hula-hoop contest will be part of the fun. Music will be provided by Storm Riders at 4:30 p.m. and The Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. The sky lights up at 9:00 p.m. for this annual fireworks show which blasts off from a barge off A1A and Las Olas Boulevard.
954-828-5363
Dania Beach
Come rock and roll all night and party all day. Military and BSO equipment will be on display. Parking is available at the north parking lot at Dania Jai Alai.
561-317-1341
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Performers, including stilt-walkers, jugglers and unicyclists, entertain Friday-Sunday at Center Court. Water show premieres 9 p.m. Sunday.
954-583-3250
Lauderdale by the Sea
Entry is free, as is parking on the holiday at any legal space and along the inside lane of El Mar Drive. At 8:30 p.m. a fireworks show is scheduled to begin on the beach, where rockets will be fired from Anglin's Pier at Commercial Boulevard. For more information, contact Event Coordinator Marc Furth at 954-772-3336, Ext. 0. To join the parade, call Commissioner Birute Ann Clottey at 954-895-6595.
Margate
The theme of this year's parade is "Historical National Landmarks." It begins at 9 a.m. on the west end of Margate Boulevard at 76th Avenue and continues east to Golub Municipal Complex at 58th Avenue. Afterward, participate in the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the "Margate Boulevard Streetscape Project." Complimentary hot dogs and refreshments will be served. The 9 p.m. fireworks display will be at a new location this year: east side of State Road 7 at Margate Boulevard
954-972-6458
Miramar
This family-oriented celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the top 40 music of singer Dee Dee Wilde, inflatable rides and face painting. Family Olympics with "All American Apple Pie Eating" and "Bubble Gum Blowing" contests is at 6 p.m. Kids and parents can compete for prizes. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Fireworks display starts promptly at 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway.
954-704-1631
Pembroke Pines
Enjoy rides, arts and crafts and food starting at 7 p.m. The Wise Guys will perform a free concert. Fireworks display lights up the sky at 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd.
954-435-6525
Pompano Beach
Festivities begin at 7 p.m.Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. North of the fishing pier, 222 Pompano Beach Blvd. (A1A north of Atlantic Boulevard)
954-786-4111
Plantation
Proud to Be an American Celebration begins with a parade 9 a.m. at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Ave., traveling west to Northwest 69th Avenue and ending at City Hall. Children's carnival with rides starts at 5:30 p.m. Tops 40's band The Fabulons performs at 7:30 p.m., followed by Zambelli Internationale fireworks at 9 p.m. Hot dogs, burgers, soda sales benefit Plantation Athletic League. Central Park Ball Fields, 9151 NW Second St.
954-452-2510
Sunrise
Grand marshal Stanley C. Panther will lead a patriotic parade with colorful floats and costumed characters 10 a.m. from Northwest 12th Street along Sunset Strip to City Park, Northwest 64th & 68th avenues. Tennis players can try their hand at a tournament 10 a.m. at Sunrise Tennis Club, 9605 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Cost is $12-$15. Festivities are from 6-10 p.m. at BankAtlantic Center parking lots and will include bands Nobody's Fault and Love Child, bounce house, jugglers, face painters, inflatable slap shot and food vendors. Florida Panthers and Ice Dancers will be joining the fun. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs and umbrellas are permitted. BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Parkway.
954-747-4600
Tamarac
The All-American Celebration from 6-9:30 p.m. will feature family games, a concert by Valerie Tyson Band, amusement rides and free patriotic giveaways. Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam will be in attendance. Purchase refreshments from the local vendors. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Parking with shuttle service starting from 5-8 p.m. will be at City Hall and Tamarac Community Center. Return will immediately follow the event.
954-597-3620
Weston
Broward Health Weston and the City of Weston start the holiday with the annual 7:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk which begins and ends at Weston Town Center. For more information log on to splitsecondtiming.com or call them at 954-384-7521. The Hometown Fourth of July Parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the theme of "Celebrating the Spirit of Volunteerism." The route begins at Town Center Boulevard and Three Village Road and continues on Main Street in the Town Center.
Call the Weston Community Center for more information at 954-389-4321.