MIAMI-DADE Events:
MIAMI GARDENS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4. Bounce house, face painting, food trucks, games, kids zone and more. Noon-9:30 p.m. Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens.
CITY OF HIALEAH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4. Live musical entertainment, Kid Zone, food and beverages, and more. Fireworks show including a 20-foot video screen in sync with music, lasers and light. Parking and admission are free. 6-10:30 p.m. Ted Hendricks Stadium, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. 305-889-5714 or hialeahfl.gov
FIRE ON THE FOURTH FESTIVAL
July 4. Food trucks, live music and DJs. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. North Shore Park Bandshell, 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. miamiandbeaches.com
July 4. Kid zone, food, beverages, petting zoo, giveaways and live music. One of South Florida’s largest fireworks display shows begins at 9 p.m. Noon-midnight. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 305-358-7550 or miami4thofjuly.com
56TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
July 4. Traditional floats, bands and decorated golf carts. A Kiwanis Picnic on the Village Green will follow the parade. 9 p.m. offshore fireworks display. 11 a.m. along Crandon Boulevard from Harbor Drive to West Enid, Key Biscayne. kb4.org
COCONUT GROVE 4TH OF JULY
July 4. Interactive art activities, balloon animals, ice cream and more. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Bring blankets and seating. 5 p.m. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove. 305-575-5256 or miamiandbeaches.com
7TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY HOT DOG EATING COMPETITION
July 4. Old-fashioned picnic 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 p.m. competition. Bring a picnic basket or purchase one onsite. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. $5.305-442-6866 or miamiandbeaches.com
4TH OF JULY AT THE BILTMORE HOTEL
July 4. Hosted by CBS4 evening newscast anchors Eliott Rodriguez, Rick Folbaum and Irika Sargent. Performance by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Fireworks, sparklers, smoking, grills, pets, tents, glass containers are not permitted. 5-11 p.m. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. 305-445-1926 or biltmorehotel.com
4TH OF JULY IN BAL HARBOUR
July 4. Fireworks display at the jetty on the beach. 9 p.m. North end of Bal Harbour Beach at 101st Street, overlooking Haulover Inlet. miamiandbeaches.com
6TH ANNUAL RACE TO THE FOURTH
July 4. Live concerts, food trucks, rides for kids, rock-climbing wall and games. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 6 -10 p.m. Homestead Miami Speedway, One Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd., Homestead. 305-230-5000 or miamiandbeaches.com
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
July 4. 9 p.m. Black Point Park & Marina, 24775 SW 87th Ave., Miami. 305-258-4092 or miamiandbeaches.com
BROWARD EVENTS
FREEDOM FEST
July 2-4. Summer sidewalk sale, fan grab giveaway, Sunday brunch buffet, BBQ buffet, kid zone, food trucks, DJ and patriotic giveaways, Grucci fireworks show and more. Visit website for times and prices. Gulfstream Park & Casino, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. gulfstreampark.com or 954-454-7000
4TH OF JULY VILLAGE STREET FESTIVAL
July 4. Family-friendly entertainment, activities, a DJ, and more. The Fort Lauderdale Beach Fireworks show kicks off at 9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. Plaza Bistro, 2900 Belmar St., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 754-229-3870 or
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AND FAMILY FUN DAY
July 4. Sports and activities, Fun Foam spray with the Davie Fire Department, live music, bounce houses, rides, arts and crafts, food trucks and more. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. No personal fireworks. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. 954-797-1163. Free admission. davie-fl.gov
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
July 4. Town parade and Family Fun Day will feature a water slide, fire truck, food, and other activities at El Prado Park. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit website or call for locations. 954-640-4250 or LBTSevents.com
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH
July 4. Old-fashioned games, 1950s costume contests, watermelon and pie eating contests, ‘50s music and half-price admission. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955 or Flamingogardens.org
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
July 4. Live music featuring Chain Reaction, a Journey Tribute Band, live DJ, and 9 p.m. fireworks. 6 p.m. Pompano Beach Fishing Pier and Public Beach. 954-786-4111 or pompanobeachfl.gov
CITY OF SUNRISE 4TH OF JULY
July 4. “Hooray for Hollywood” Parade & Family Fun Day. Movie-themed floats, free refreshments and a children’s fun zone. 9 a.m.-noon. City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise.
Live music, fireworks, food and beverage vendors, and children’s rides and inflatables. 5-9:30 p.m. BB&T Center, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-747-4600 or sunrisefl.gov
CITY OF WESTON 2016 FOURTH OF JULY HOMETOWN PARADE
July 4. Parade theme is: “A Weston 4th: Celebrating 20 years.” The parade begins at the corner of Town Center Boulevard and Three Village Road. 10:30 a.m. westonfl.org
CORAL SPRINGS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4. Bounce houses and music. Fees for kid’s craft activities, food and refreshments. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 6 p.m. Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive, Coral Springs. Parking, $3. coralsprings.org
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4. Charnow Park’s splash pad, beach games, beachside entertainers, and offshore fireworks display at 9 p.m. 2-10 p.m. Hollywood Beach, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood. 954-921-3404 or hollywoodfl.org
PEMBROKE PINES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS SHOW
July 4. Food truck roundup, free rides for children, children’s area, bands, and fireworks at 9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. 954-435-6525 or ppines.com
PATRIOTIC SWIM PARTY
July 4. Noon-4 p.m. Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org
4TH OF JULY ALL AMERICAN CELEBRATION
July 4. Live music by “Free Radicals.” Food trucks on site. Kids area includes face painting, inflatable rides, interactive games, and arts and crafts. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. 6-9:30 p.m. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St., Tamarac. 954-597-3620 or tamarac.org
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4. Water slides, bounce houses, food trucks, novelty vendors and music, and fireworks show. 7-9 p.m. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. 954-602-3319 or miramarfl.gov
PALM BEACH EVENTS
FOURTH ON FLAGLER
July 2-4. BBQ, Brews & Blues, shopping and Monday night fireworks show. Visit website for schedule of events. Along West Palm Beach Waterfront, 401 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 561-822-1515 or wpb.org
DELRAY BEACH’S JULY 4th CELEBRATION
July 4. Live music, Splash Zone, Kid’s Corner, craft activities, custard eating contest for kids and a burger eating contest for adults, and more. 4-8 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. A1A & E. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. julyfourthdelraybeach.com
BOCA RATON FABULOUS FOURTH CELEBRATION
July 4. Free family activities and live music. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free trolley service fromBoca Corporate Center and campus. 6:30-9 p.m. deHoernle Park/Spanish River Athletics Complex, 1000 Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-393-7995 or ci.boca-raton.fl.us
LANTANA JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
July 4. Live music, patriotic baby contest, food vendors and more. 7 p.m. Bicentennial Park, 321 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana. lantana.org
WELLINGTON JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
July 4. Entertainment, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, free bingo, food trucks, vendors, games and contests. Free shuttle from The Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. wellingtonfl.gov
WELLINGTON PATRIOTIC POOL PARTY
July 4. Regular pool entrance fee applies. Games and activities scheduled on the hour. 12-5 p.m. Wellington Aquatics Complex, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-791-4770
BOYNTON BEACH 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
July 4. Activities 6-10:30 p.m. Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. 561-742-6246 or boynton-beach.org
RED, WHITE & BOOM JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
July 4. Pool open with free admission, swimming pool games, activities, contests, and live music. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. No personal fireworks permitted. Noon-9 p.m. North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach. village-npb.org
WEST PALM BEACH 4TH ON FLAGLER
July 4. Mini-golf course, military honor ceremony, giant flag unfurl, kids area with crafts, and food and drink vendors. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Backpacks, coolers and personal fireworks not permitted. All bags subject to search. 5-11 p.m. 561-822-1515 or wpb.org/4th
STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR 2016
July 4. Zambelli Fireworks International Show begins at 9 p.m. 1-9 p.m. Royal Palm Beach’s Commons Park, 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. 561-790-5149 or royalpalmbeach.com
