Looking for a fireworks show in South Florida for the Fourth of July? You have options

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Have your red, white and blue outfit ready for the Fourth of July? Now you need a place to see the fireworks.

Here’s a list of locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys where you can celebrate Independence Day. All events are Tuesday, July, 4 and free unless noted.

Miami-Dade County

Aventura

What: Fireworks and a drone light show will illuminate the sky.

When: Show starts at 9 p.m.

Where: All along Country Club Drive over the Turnberry golf course, which is just to the east and behind the Aventura Mall at Northeast 195th Street off Biscayne Boulevard.

Downtown Miami

What: Miami’s Independence Day celebration includes performances by Marger, Genesis Diaz, Roxy Nodarse and Symphony Youth Orchestra.

When: The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m.

Where: Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami.

Coconut Grove

What: The Miami Symphony Orchestra will perform. The event, sponsored by the city of Miami and the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, also features a plastic-free picnic contest and drone show.

When: It starts at 7 p.m.

Where: Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami.

Coral Gables

What: The Biltmore Hotel is celebrating the Fourth with a concert and fireworks on the lawn of the hotel. You can bring beach chairs and blankets to get comfortable. There will be food trucks and vendors.

When: Grounds open at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. and last about 20 minutes.

Where: Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables.

Doral

What: The Independence Day Celebration at the Trump National Doral Golf Club is sold out, but the 20-minute fireworks show will be live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube Live by the city of Doral at 9:20 p.m. There is a separate 10-minute firework display near Doral Glades Park at 9:20 p.m. If you live in this area, you can watch it from the comfort of your home. The park will not be open for viewing.

Hialeah

What: Hialeah’s Fourth of July party will have drinks, food trucks and music performances by Lenier, Ricky Valido and Merlom Fernandez, plus DJ A10 and DJ YUS. The 30-minute fireworks show will be accompanied by a laser show.

When: The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m.

Where: Milander Park, 4700 Palm Ave., Hialeah.

Homestead

What: The “Race to the 4th” bash with live music and entertainment will also have food trucks and rides for children.

When: The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin after sunset.

Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd., Homestead.

Key Biscayne

What: The annual morning parade features flying jets, marching bands and floats. In the evening, the Village Green hosts picnics and fireworks.

When: The parade starts at 11 a.m.

Where: Route from Harbor Drive to West Enid Drive along Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne.

LoanDepot Park

What: Independence Day festivities start early at the Marlins’ Little Havana home. On Monday, July 3, there will be a post-game fireworks show. On July 4, the Marlins play the St. Louis Cardinals. Fans can “drink around the ballpark” with the Red, White and Brew event. Different stands will serve one of eight Budweiser beers from across the country. Tickets are $40 and includes a game ticket, souvenir mug and eight-ounce beer pours. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m., 501 Marlins Way, Miami.

Miami Gardens

What: The Fourth of July party will focus on families and include a DJ, food trucks, raffles, bounce houses and fireworks.

When: 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens.

Miami Lakes

What: The Fourth of July bash will feature food trucks, fireworks, children’s activities and, for the first time, a Sensory Inclusive Zone for people who need a break from the festivities. The zone has reduced noise levels, dimmed lighting and toys. The first 25 people who go to the zone will receive free noise-reducing headphones.

When: The party starts at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Miami Lakes Veteran Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. The sensory zone is in rooms 1 and 2 of the Mary Collins Community Center at the park.

Miami Springs

What: The annual fireworks event is canceled this year due to the remodeling of the golf course and will return in 2024. But the parade and pool party are still happening. The parade is free and the pool party fee is $2 to $9, with tickets sold at the Miami Springs Aquatic Center.

When: The parade is at 10 am. and the pool party is noon to 5 p.m.

Where: Parade route starts at Esplanade and Westward drives. Pool party is at the Miami Springs Aquatic Center; 1401 Westward Dr., Miami Springs.

North Beach

What: The Miami Beach bash features rock climbing, an obstacle course, live music and roller skating at the Miami Beach Bandshell (skate rentals are available). A fireworks and drone show will follow at night. A free shuttle departs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between the 42nd Street garage and the bandshell. Metered street parking is available along Collins Avenue.

When: Activities start at 3 p.m. and music starts at 5 p.m. The drones and fireworks begin at 9 p.m

Where: 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Palmetto Bay

What: Activities for kids include face-painting, LED robots, stilt walkers and inflatables for toddlers.

When: Event runs 6 to 9 p.m. Fireworks are at 9 p.m.

Where: Palmetto Bay Village Hall; 9705 E. Hibiscus St.

South Beach

What: The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Symphony Orchestra will play at the Independence Day Fireworks and Patriotic Concert in South Beach. The music set includes classical symphony music and Broadway classics. Guests are allowed to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. The event is free but you need to reserve a ticket online.

When: The event begins at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks will start mid-concert at 9 p.m.

Where: Lummus Park, 1144 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach.

Surfside

What: Surfside’s Independence Day party will have swimming races, live music, a DJ set, a photo booth and crafts. The fireworks will be accompanied by a drone show. All guests must be accompanied by a Surfside resident. Tickets for non-residents cost $5.

When: The party starts at 2 p.m. The fireworks and drone show is at 9 p.m.

Where: Surfside Community Center, 9301 Collins Ave.

The Wharf Miami

What: The “Star-Spangled Awesome” Independence Day party and fireworks show will have red, white and blue cocktail specials.

When: The party starts at noon.

Where: 114 SW North River Dr., Miami

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale

What: Flo Rida headlines Fort Lauderdale’s beach party. It’ll be full of contests, family activities and activities for kids like water slides, face-painting and beach games. There will also be hot dog and pie-eating contests. When the sun goes down, the live music starts before the fireworks.

When: Activities start at noon and the fireworks start at 8:45 p.m..

Where: A1A and Las Olas Boulevard at Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Hollywood

What: The beach bash includes entertainment and offshore fireworks. Note that access to A1A, Ocean Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, Sheridan Street and Hallandale Beach Boulevard will be limited until 11 p.m.

When: Activities start at 5 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m

Where: 200 Johnson St., Hollywood Beach.

Sunrise

What: The outdoor party at the Florida Panthers’ home will have a DJ, live bands and food and drinks.

When: Event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Where: FLA Live Arena on 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise.

The Florida Keys

Islamorada

What: The celebration will have fireworks, food trucks, music, an apple pie baking contest and the “Patriotic People and Pets” parade and costume contest.

When: The party is from 6 to 10 p.m. The parade and costume contest is at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks begin after sunset.

Where: Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside. On-site parking will be available for a suggested donation of $10 per vehicle.

Marathon

What: A parade early in the day with food, music and games on the beach. The fireworks at night can be watched on the shore or, if you have a boat, from the water.

When: The parade starts at 11 a.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Where: Parade starts at Marathon High School, 350 Sombrero Beach Rd., and travels on the road to reach the beach. Fireworks show is on Sombrero Beach, 200 36th St. Oceanside, Marathon.

Key Largo

What: The annual “Celebrating Freedom” parade and fireworks show.

When: Parade is from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. and the fireworks show is at 9:45 p.m.

Where: Parade begins at mile marker 98.2 in front of Anthony’s Clothing Store and continues to Laguna Avenue near the Key Largo Community Park. The fireworks show is at Rowell’s Waterfront Park, mile marker 104.5, bayside. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Key West

What: From June 30 to July 4, the Key Lime Festival has activities like pie-baking classes, lime rum tasting, bike tours of old Key West and a Key lime pie eating contest. Most activities are free, but some require tickets or reservations. From July 1 to July 4, the island also has the Mermaid Festival for kids. The annual fireworks show on Independence Day will be the final event of the days-long celebration. You can also celebrate at a catered, ticketed dinner before the show.

When: The Key Lime Pie Eating Championship is at 1:30 p.m. July 4. Of the Mermaid Festival events, kids can meet Disney’s Princess Ariel and Prince Eric from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 4. The dinner is at 7 p.m. and fireworks are at 9 p.m.

Where: Pie eating contest is at the Southernmost Beach Cafe at 1405 Duval St. The mermaid meet-and-greet is on the beach at Lagerheads, 0 Simonton St. Fireworks are staged on the Edward B. Knight Pier, 1800 White St. and the dinner is next to the pier at Indigenous Park, 1801 White St.