PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) – As millions of Americans are set to travel across the country, South Floridians can celebrate the birthday of the United States locally with a host of festivities.
Fireworks were seen being loaded into Marine Stadium, preparing to see them decorate the sky in celebration.
Many events are scheduled across the region.
Miami-Dade is set to host a litany of events for this year’s Independence Day, inviting members of the community to take part in the festivities.
Hadley Park will be hosting its 21st annual Fourth of July Family Fest at 1350 NW 50th Street, Miami. The event, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m., will feature free food for kids and seniors (available on a first-come, first-served basis), rides and games, live music by DJ Tight and The Larry Dogg Band, and a grand finale fireworks show that will light up the Miami sky.
Bayfront Park will celebrate the Fourth with the Centennial Anniversary of the park, located at 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, featuring live music from the Navy Band, Higher Ground, Orlando Mendez, and DJ MDOT with a 15-minute firework exhibition over Biscayne Bay. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 PM and conclude at approximately 9:45 PM. Expect traffic congestion based on traffic volume entering the downtown area and patrons attending the event.
The City of North Beach will also have a family-centered celebration that includes music, a family zone, food trucks, fireworks, and a drone show over Altos Del Mar Park, along with a free outdoor roller disco at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Residents and visitors can enjoy a family zone featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatable soccer, an obstacle course, giant yard games, and an imagination playground. Attendees can also purchase a bite to eat at one of the many food trucks on site. Location: 7275 Collins Ave.
The City of North Miami invites the community to the annual Independence Day Celebration by the Bay. This free event is open to all ages and offers a festive atmosphere filled with food trucks, a kid zone, and live entertainment. Gates open at 6 p.m., and free on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fireworks is scheduled to begin promptly at 9 p.m. It will take place in Florida International University’s (FIU) Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center, located at 3000 NE 151st Street.
The City of Coral Gables is proud to present the “A Gables Fourth” Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza at the iconic Biltmore Hotel. will mark the anniversary of the country’s independence and the city’s centennial anniversary with colorful fireworks and drone displays and a concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band. The Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Ave. The grounds open at 5 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m., and the drone show and fireworks launch at 9 p.m. General admission is free.
In Little Havana, Independence Day gatherings have free food, entertainment, and lots of fun for the whole family. The event will feature a live musical show with a star-studded lineup. At the end of the event, organizers promise a grand finale with fireworks that will light up the sky. It is set to take place at José Martí Park, 351 SW 4th Ave.
The inaugural “Fourth on the Fairway,” a free Independence Day celebration, will be held at the newly renovated Palmetto Golf Course. The event promises a festive evening filled with community spirit, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, delicious food vendors, and more — capped off by a spectacular fireworks show at sundown. It will take place in the area of 9300 SW 152nd Street, UNINC Dade County.
Key Biscayne will also be hosting their own parade, consisting of residents who organize entries from all over the region. The parade will end around 1:00 p.m. with a barbecue held by the Rotary Club in the Village Green afterwards. The parade began in 1959 when local Key Biscayne residents decided they wanted to teach their children the importance of being an American. They called on their friends and neighbors to celebrate the 4th of July by parading through the island streets. As the years progressed, the parade organization grew. The parade is renowned for being “the Best Lil’ Hometown Parade in South Florida!”
Broward County residents can also take part in the celebrations with local events scheduled in Pompano, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Miramar.
Plantation will kick off Independence Day celebrations with a parade set to begin at 9:00 a.m. near the City Hall. The parade will head west to NW 69th Ave, turning right on NW 4th St, and ending at City Hall with an awards ceremony.
The City of Fort Lauderdale will be hosting its 4th of July Spectacular event starting at noon today with many activities, music, and entertainment all happening around the beach and Oceanside Park with a firework show on the ocean for everyone to watch at the end of the night.
The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea parade will also kick off at 10:00 a.m., led by long-time LBTS business owners, the Pollack/Dickman family. The event will be followed by a Family Fun Day from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and end the day with a fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.
The City of Miramar is hosting an Independence Day celebration filled with fun, food, music, and family-friendly activities, followed by a fireworks show at 9pm. The event will take place at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar.
The annual “small town” parade kicks off its 4th of July festivities with a parade followed by Family Fun Day from 11am to 2pm, ending the day with a fireworks display at 9pm. This year’s Grand Marshals will be long-time Lauderdale-By-The-Sea business owners, the Pollack/Dickman family.
The innocent celebration can get dangerous quickly, so while it is important to have fun, officials urge caution. The City of Miami Police Department shared tips on social media for celebrators to stay safe, and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue held demonstrations.
“You need to wait until it’s fully done with its performance and even wait a little after that to handle that firework,” said an official. “And once you get it, you need to put it in a bucket of water to cool it off even more. Use them as they’re intended, and everything will play out safely.”
Although they may look totally safe, some fireworks, including some sparklers, can heat up to 200 degrees.
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