Where to Celebrate Fourth of July in Fort Lauderdale & Beyond

Fourth of July Celebration

July 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. Free event. 

Bring the whole family for this free event at Mullins Park, with more than a dozen food trucks, family-friendly activities, and live music on a center stage. Coral Springs residents can get an express pass to the trampoline experience and military obstacle course by registering at the Express Access booth. Fireworks will light the sky at 8:45 p.m.

4th of July Celebration
July 4 from 4–9:30 p.m. | Free

Deerfield Beach brings the energy to the shoreline with an all-ages celebration that blends live music, food truck fare, vendors and kids’ activities. This year’s music lineup features Midnight 3, Andrew Morris Band, Mixtape and Deep Fried Funk. When the clock strikes 9 p.m., all eyes turn skyward for South Florida’s best drone show — an electrifying, choreographed spectacle lighting up the night. Admission is free, and complimentary parking and shuttles are available from Sullivan Park and St. Ambrose Catholic School.

4th of July Spectacular
July 4 from 12–9:15 p.m. | Free

It’s called “spectacular” for a reason. Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront celebration stretches from Las Olas Oceanside Park to the sand south of Las Olas, offering a full day of sunshine, music and high-energy fun. From noon to 5 p.m., the kids zone buzzes with beach games, water slides, face painting and arts and crafts. DJs and live acts take the stage throughout the afternoon, leading into a ’90s throwback concert with Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Young MC. Then, at 8:45 p.m., the Atlantic becomes the backdrop for a jaw-dropping fireworks display you must see to believe.

Centennial Celebration: Star-Spangled Spectacular
July 4 from 5–10 p.m. | Free

Hollywood marks the Fourth with its annual Star-Spangled Spectacular along the beachfront Broadwalk. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m., with a fireworks display launching offshore at 9 p.m. This year’s celebration honors the city’s centennial and offers a scenic setting for an unforgettable night.

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display

July 4 starting at 10 a.m. | Free

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea serves up classic coastal charm with its annual Independence Day celebration. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a festive parade through town, followed by Family Fun Day at El Prado Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Games, sweet treats and beachside fun carry through to the evening, when fireworks light up over the ocean at 9 p.m.

Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day
July 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. | Free

Miramar goes big for the Fourth with an evening of games, music and fireworks at Miramar Regional Park. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., welcoming guests to a high-energy celebration featuring a kid zone, oversized games, food trucks and a DJ dance party. After the sun sets, the sky comes alive with a 9 p.m. fireworks display. Admission is free; parking is $10.

Independence Day Celebration
July 4 starting at 6 p.m. | Free

Pembroke Pines brings the fun to Pines Boulevard with an evening packed with rides, food trucks and live music by Sekond Nature. The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with family-friendly activities, including a pie-eating contest and games for all ages. The night ends with a colorful fireworks display lighting up the sky from 9 to 9:30 p.m.

Independence Day Celebration
July 4 starting at 9 a.m. | Free

Plantation packs the day with plenty of hometown tradition, starting with a 9 a.m. parade and continuing with free resident admission to the Plantation Aquatic Complex during Patriotic Pool Day (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The evening fun ramps up at 6 p.m. with a kids zone that includes inflatables and games. At 7 p.m., the north end of Central Park fills with music during a free outdoor concert. Finally, the night ends with a 9 p.m. fireworks display, considered one of the best in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
July 4 from 5–9:30 p.m. | Free

Pompano Beach is turning up the volume for Independence Day with a waterfront soiree at Fisher Family Pier. Hosted by Drew from Y100, the celebration features DJ sets by Mike Cooley followed by live music on the beach. Families and friends can bring blankets or lawn chairs, grab a bite from local vendors and settle in for the night’s big finale. At 9 p.m., fireworks will launch from a barge just off the pier, filling the sky with brilliant bursts of color.

July 4th Celebrations
July 4 from 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | Free

Stars, stripes and all-day fun take center stage in Sunrise during this community-wide Independence Day celebration. The day begins with “The Great Outdoors” parade at 9 a.m., marching west along Sunset Strip and ending at City Park. There, the morning continues with Family Fun Day, featuring snow cones, a splash pad, inflatable water slides, a rock wall and obstacle courses. As the sun sets, the celebration shifts to Amerant Bank Arena for an evening of live music by Paradigm Party Band, food and drink vendors and a children’s fun zone. The night ends with a bang as fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m., filling the sky above One Panther Parkway.

Hometown Fireworks Celebration
July 3 from 6–9 p.m. | Free

Weston starts the party a whole day early with an evening of games, patriotic photo ops and a high-energy concert at Regional Park. Blonde Ambition, one of South Florida's favorite party bands, headlines the night before fireworks dazzle the skies in red, white and blue.

Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk
July 4 from 7–9 a.m. | Registration Required

Early risers can lace up for Weston’s annual Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk, winding through the streets of Town Center in a festive show of stars and stripes. Runners and walkers earn a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal, plus a post-race cooldown under the signature hook-and-ladder shower. Registration is required, with fees varying by sign-up date.

Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Parade
July 4 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free

Weston’s signature parade returns with fire trucks, police vehicles, community groups, local businesses, and performers, all decked out in their most patriotic garb. The parade begins at the corner of Town Center Boulevard and Three Village Road and travels along Bell Tower Lane to Main Street, offering plenty of great viewing spots along the route.