July 4 in South Florida: Plan for patriotic parties, parades and fireworks shows
There are many activities and events planned for Independence Day. A variety of venues will have restrictions on bringing in additional food, pets or coolers, as well as banning personal fireworks. Additionally, chairs and blankets are recommended for seating, depending on the venue.
Here’s a look at some events taking place throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties on July 4 (unless otherwise noted):
Hot Rods & Hot Dogs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., July 2. Car show, entertainment, food trucks. Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. bit.ly/3O9g7rP.
Weston’s Hometown Fireworks Celebration, 6-9 p.m. July 3Interactive Fun Zone - inflatable games, slides and obstacle courses, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisters, an art and craft activity, and interactive photo stations. On-stage entertainment, DJ, music and a fireworks finale. Regional Park - Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. bit.ly/39Lxgcn.
Independence Day Celebration, 8-11 p.m., July 3, Entertainment featuring The Regs, food trucks and fireworks display. The event will be held outside along the East exterior of the casino, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek.
Fourth of July Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Cool Zone, sports zone, activities, entertainment and fireworks. Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive, Coral Springs. 954-345-2200. events@coralsprings.org.
4th of July Celebration, noon-9 p.m. Featuring entertainment, vendors and food and beverages for purchase. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4429. bit.ly/3xIfjmT.
4th of July Spectacular, noon-9:15 p.m. Music featuring the B-52s, water slides, arts and crafts, hot dog and apple pie-eating contests; face painting, games, food and beverages for purchase, fireworks show. Various locations: Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage and beach south of Las Olas Boulevard. bit.ly/3xHV8ph.
Ignite the Night Independence Day, 5:30-10 p.m. Family activities, entertainment, food for purchase. Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-642-2090. greenacresfl.gov.
Freedom Fest, 5:30-10 p.m. Entertainment, food and beverages for purchase, fireworks. Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. gulfstreampark.com/event/entertainment/july4.
Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th of July, 5-9 p.m. DJ entertainment, fireworks display offshore. Hollywood Beach Theatre, 200 Johnson St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404. bit.ly/3OrzFYi.
Independence Day Celebration, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Concert featuring Nikki Kidd & The Collective, food and craft vendors, stilt walker, mime and fireworks. Bicentennial Park, 321 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana. 561-540-5000. bit.ly/3y6Y4Nj.
Fourth of July, 10 a.m. Independence Day parade by leading fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, stilt walkers, Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam down the .9-mile route through the town, beginning at the Fire Station on Bougainvilla Drive; Family Fun Day in El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. discoverlbts.com.
4th of July Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. At 9 a.m., parade down Margate Boulevard eastbound from 76 Avenue to State Road 7; From 1-4 p.m. Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility, 6200 Royal Palm Blvd, hosts a Fourth of July Pool Party featuring live music by a steel drummer and face painters. Admission is $4 for Margate residents and $7 for nonresidents; 5 p.m., the Fourth of July Extravaganza at the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 begins with food trucks and live music by Attica, a six-piece band playing classic rock and contemporary pop hits. Fireworks follow at 9 p.m. Margate Boulevard and State Road 7, Margate. bit.ly/3tPiDLZ.
Independence Day Celebration, 6-9 p.m. Music, rides, food trucks and fireworks. Coolers, pets and personal fireworks are not permitted, bring a blanket or chair for seating. Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-392-2116. ppines.com.
Stars & Stripes Independence Day Celebration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Parade at 9 a.m. begins at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and NW 46th Avenue, heads west to 69th Avenue to Northwest Fourth Street, to 73rd Avenue, ending at City Hall; 7 p.m. Concert at the north end of Central Park, featuring Big City Dogs, followed by fireworks display. Kid’s Fun Zone and food and beverages for purchase. Plantation. 954-452-2510. bit.ly/3OcqICp
4th of July Firework Extravaganza, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Live music entertainment, fireworks. Fisher Family Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach. bit.ly/3n6hDze.
July 4th Celebration, 9 a.m.-noon. Themed floats and marching units will wind their way west along Sunset Strip from NW 12th Street to City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip. Free refreshments and a children’s fun zone, including an inflatable water slide, playground and splash pad; 4:30-9:30 p.m., concert and fireworks featuring fun zone, food and beverages for purchase, vendors a FLA Live Arena, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-747-4600. bit.ly/3m2qeSQ.
Patriotic Splash Swim Party, noon. Caporella Aquatic Complex, 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3660. tamarac.org. $5.
City of Tamarac’s All-American Celebration, 6 p.m. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620. tamarac.org.
4th on Flagler, 6-10 p.m. Entertainment, the Bill Bone 5K, the Palm Beach Health Network Family Chill Zone, a Military Honor Salute, refreshments for purchase and fireworks. West Palm Beach waterfront, along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street, West Palm Beach. Watch online on WPBF 25: 4th On Flagler Live Fireworks at 9 p.m. wpb.org/events. 561-822-1515.
Weston’s Hometown Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk, 7:15 a.m. Sponsored by the YMCA of South Florida. Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. bit.ly/3x2Ko5H.
Weston’s Annual Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Parade, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Local businesses, civic groups, schools, bands, organizations, local elected leaders and residents all on parade decked out in red, white and blue. Cheer on 2022 grand marshals, the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, along with Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Ratt. Bell Tower Lane and Main Street, Weston. bit.ly/3xQFW9m.
Fabulous Fourth Celebration, 5:30 p.m. Amusement rides, kids’ crafts, interactive musical instruments, strolling entertainers, kids’ DJ and games, video game trucks, food and beverages for purchase. Bring your own water bottle for free filtered water refills. Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility, 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. MyBoca.us/SpecialEvents.
4th of July Celebration, 5:30 p.m. featuring Kids Zone, Journey tribute band Odyssey Road, beverages and food for purchase, fireworks. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton. bit.ly/39vY7sK.
July 4th Celebration, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food trucks, music, entertainment, kids’ activities. Water shows at 6:35 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. will feature water propelled jet boards, and athletes performing gravity-defying maneuvers up to 50 feet in the air. Giant Legos, hula hoops, ukulele circle. Letter-writing to soldiers that will be mailed overseas. Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. boynton-beach.org/news/july42022. 561-742-6034.
4th of July Celebration, 5-9:30 p.m. Flag raising activities, food, activities, live entertainment, fireworks and more. East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach. 561-243-7250.
4th of July Celebration, raft parade at 10 a.m. (starting at J Street heading east on Lake Avenue and ending at Bryant Park) and The Great American Raft Race at noon (at Bryant Park Boat Ramps). Entertainment from 5-9 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Bryant Park, 30 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. lakeworthbeachfl.gov/4th-of-july-celebration/.
Star Spangled Spectacular, 1-10 p.m. BeeGees Tribute, rock wall, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, food, beverage vendors, fireworks. Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. royalpalmbeach.com.
Patriotic Pool Party, Noon-7 p.m. Entry fees apply. Wellington Aquatics Complex, 12072 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. bit.ly/3QfcrGE.
Fourth of July Celebration, 6-9 p.m. Entertainment, activities and fireworks. Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. Free.
FourthFest, 3 p.m. Music and live performances, activities, games and food trucks and fireworks. City of Westlake, 4001 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. bit.ly/3tn8m9q.
4th of July Celebration, 6 p.m. Featuring Miso Miami Symphony Orchestra. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove. 305-275-5666. bit.ly/3H6DMXm.
