(WSVN) - South Florida is kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky.
From Miami to Broward, residents and visitors can enjoy a day filled with patriotic pride and community events.
Miami-Dade Events
Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade– The 67th Anniversary Fourth of July Parade will start promptly at 11 a.m. on July 4 with live music and a community barbecue.
Miami Beach Fourth of July Events– Celebrate Independence Day on July 4 with music and festivities in South Beach and North Beach as the city lights up both ends of its shoreline for the Fourth of July. Celebrations will be held in North Beach at Altos Del Mar Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in South Beach on Ocean Drive starting at 8 p.m.
Tropical Park Fourth of July Celebration– Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display that will highlight an Independence Day celebration at Tropical Park. The celebration takes place on July 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Homestead Race to the Fourth Celebration– Presented by the City of Homestead, Race to the Fourth takes place July 4 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The annual event is part of the city’s Fourth of July tradition and coincides with the America 250 anniversary. The celebration will include fireworks, a drone show, and family activities.
Coral Gables Fourth of July Event– The City of Coral Gables and The Biltmore Hotel invite the community to attend a Gables Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4 on the grounds of the historic Biltmore Hotel located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. In addition to the fireworks this year, the city will feature a drone show marking America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic imagery and Coral Gables landmarks brought to life in the night sky.
Broward Events
Fort Lauderdale Beach Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Fort Lauderdale will be having a Fourth of July Spectacular event starting at 12 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The celebration will have many activities, music, and entertainment that will happen around the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park, with a fireworks show on the ocean for everyone to watch at the end of the night.
Plantation Fourth of July Celebration– The Fourth of July celebration will kick off with a parade at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. The parade will head west to Northwest 69th Avenue, turn right on Northwest 4th Street, and end at City Hall with an awards ceremony. The fun continues all day with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Miramar Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Miramar will host an Independence Day celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park. The celebration will be filled with fun, food, music, and family-friendly activities, followed by a fireworks show.
Pembroke Pines Fourth of July Celebration– The City of Pembroke Pines invites all ages to a Colonial-themed, patriotic celebration honoring 250 years of the nation’s independence! The celebration will be on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ending with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Pines Recreation Center. Step into a night filled with live music with DJ Felix Sama and Remix Band, free rides and bounce houses, face painting, 20+ family-friendly activities at Firecracker Fun Zone, pie-eating contests, and more!
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