Celebrate July 4

Fort Lauderdale

The "Ford of July" Fourth of July Spectacular on Fort Lauderdale Beach
City of Fort Lauderdale
Admission: Free
11:30am-2pm: American Legion Patriotic Orchestra
2-4pm: DJ and family beach games and activities
4-9pm: Live bands featuring Brass Evolultion
9pm: Dazzling Pyrotechnic Presention. Watch the sky light up with the City of Fort Lauderdale's annual fireworks show off A1A and Las Olas Blvd.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate America's Independence with a full day of entertainment and activities on Fort Lauderdale beach.  The event will take place at 600 Seabreeze Blvd, located directly across from the Oasis Café.  

3rd Annual Saturday Nite Alive
Fort Lauderdale Beach A1A
Admission: Free
7-11pm
Every Saturday night through September 3. Featuring over 20 live bands, dozens of street vendors, special parking rates and trolley service with the Atlantic Ocean serving as the backdrop.

Parrot Lounge
Saturday, July 2nd
5pm
The 2nd Annual Mini-cheese steak eating contest. Contestants have will have 2 minutes to eat as many cheese steaks as they can. Call or stop by The Parrot Lounge to sign up. Space is limited. Food and drink specials all weekend long.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 465-2300
July 4, All-American Oceanfront Festival & Barbecue Buffet: 7-10pm, $50 adults (includes two signature drinks), $25 children ages 4-11. The 7^th floor tropical pool deck transforms into an All-American poolside festival with snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, a mouthwatering barbecue buffet and 4^th of July favorites,  family fun entertainment, a live DJ and front row seats to watch the fireworks illuminate the sky.   Open to the public. Advance reservations required.
July 4, Red, White and Blue VIP Oceanfront Cabana Package: 7-10pm, $500 per cabana, up to four guests, $125, each additional guest, * plus 20% gratuity. Host your own private VIP viewing party in one of just TEN oceanfront cabanas on the exclusive cabana level, suspended below the pool deck with mesmerizing views of the Atlantic Ocean. You and your guests will be served fondue with oven-baked breads, vegetables and assorted charcuteries, a fresh seafood display, a decadent dessert tower that could satisfy any sweet tooth, and your choice of one bottle of Veuve Cliquot, Grey Goose, Ketel One or Bacardi Rum with mixers.  Additional luxuries include a flat screen TV and iPod docking station in each cabana, and a private Cabana Captain to cater to every request.  VIPs under age 12 will enjoy a special complimentary children's menu.  Complimentary valet parking is included for one vehicle per cabana.
July 1-4, Take the Elevator Home and Vacation Like A VIP: Rates from $349 per night, minimum two night stay. Click here for details. 

Coconut Creek

Red, White and Butterflies
Butterfly World
Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park
Information: Half off admission for active U.S. personnel (military I.D. required) and veterans . Buy one get one free admission by wearing red, white and blue (all three colors must be represented for offer). Valid July 3, 4 and 5.

Coral Springs

Fireworks Display
City of Coral Springs
Admission: Free event, $3 parking fee
Starts at 6pm, firework display at 9pm
Food and entertainment available. No pets or alcoholic beverages. Located at the Mullins Park, 10150 N.W. 29 St, Coral Springs.

Davie

29th Annual Fireworks Show
Town of Davie
Admission: Free
6-10pm
Family activities including bounce house, climbing wall and arts and crafts. Food available for sale, free birthday cake. Located at Pine Island Park Community Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie.

Old Fashion Fourth
Flamingo Gardens
Admission: Half price all day: $9 for ages 12+; $5 for ages 4-11; and free for ages 3 and under
9:30am-4:30pm
Vintage and collectible cars will be on display in the front courtyard area, plus music, BBQ, and games for the kids in the gardens. Flamingo Gardens is half-price for the day, so bring the whole family to enjoy the Botanical Gardens, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, and a day of good old fashion food & fun.

Everglades

Wear Your Love For America
Billie Swamp Safari
Get 50% off regular ticket price for Swamp Safari Day Package: airboat ride, swamp buggy Eco-tour, Reptile Show and Swamp Critter & Bird of Prey Show by wearing American flag in the form of a pin, shirt, hat, etc. For more information call 954-214-8192.

Hallandale

4th of July Celebration
The Village At Gulfstream Park
Event begins iin Champions Plaza at 4pm. There will be a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts, live music and more! Fireworks at 9pm. Text STAR to 55800 on July 4th to recieve a free patriotic blinky pin.  

Independence Day Weekend Celebration
Mardi Gras Casino
Saturday, July 2 - Live Entertainment in the Casino and Fireworks at 10pm on the Grandstand!
Sunday, July 3 - Player's Club Members who Play & Earn 50 points will receive a Free Italian Buffet including a glass of house wine! (Receive coupon at Player's Club; limit 1 per day and redeemable that gaming day from 2pm - 9pm).  They can also play MardiGras-tzee - at 6pm, 7pm 8pm & 9pm a team of three lucky winners will roll the dice to see if they can MardiGras-tzee for a chance to win up to $5,000 Cash!
Monday, July 4 - All American BBQ from 1pm - 9pm featuring BBQ chicken and ribs, pulled pork, hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad and watermelon; Player's Club Members can also play 4^th of July Cash Explosion- at 10pm, 10 lucky winners will win their share of $13,500 Cash!

Hollywood

Hometown 4th of July Celebration
City of Hollywood
Admission: Free
1-10pm. Off-shore fireworks start at 9pm.

Rock N' Roll Beer-B-Que
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Admission: $35 in advance. $45 at the door. $70 VIP.
July 3, 5-9pm
Are you a 'que connoisseur or simply a lover of back-yard cookouts? Do you like your grilled meats dry-rubbed or dripping in sauce? Either way, barbeque goes best with ice-cold brew and live music. That's why New Times invites you to the first annual Seminole Hard Rock - Rock N' Roll Beer-B-Que.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Fourth of July Parade
Admission: Free
10am
Behind Jarvis Hall, 4505 N. Ocean Blvd Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

VFD Hands-on Fire Equipment Demonstration for Children
Admission: Free
12:30pm
In the El Prado parking lot in Lauderdale by the Sea.

Ally Oop Skim Boarding Demonstration
Admission: Free
1-3pm
On the beach in front of El Prado Park

Sand Castle Competition for Children
Admission: Free
1-3pm
On the beach in front of El Prado Park

VFD Full Sea Rescue Demonstration with BSO
Admission: Free
3-3:30pm
On the beach in front of El Prado Park

Fireworks Off Anglin's Pier
Admission: Free
9pm
954-776-0576.

Margate

Grand Old Flag Parade
City of Margate
Admission: Free
9- 11am
Parade route travels along Margate Boulevard, east from 76th Avenue to the Municipal Complex at 58th Avenue.

Firework Display
City of Margate
Admission: Free
9 pm
Located on Margate Blvd and 441

Miramar

Firework Display
City of Miramar
Admission: Free
7pm
Festivities begin at 7pm, fireworks begin at 9pm. Located at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway.

Pembroke Pines

Independence Day Celebration
Admission: Free
6-9 pm
Family activities start at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9pm. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Located at Pembroke Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard.

Plantation

Independence Day Parade
Admission: Free
9 am
West Broward Blvd and NW 46th Ave, traveling west to NW 69th Ave, turning right onto 73rd Ave. and ending at City Hall.

Concert and Firework Display
Admission: Free
7:30 pm
Festivities begin 7:30pm with Viva Classic Rock & Roll, a South Florida variety show band at Central Park Ball Fields. Fireworks at 9pm.

Pompano Beach

Firework Celebration
City of Pompano Beach
Admission: Free
9pm
Fireworks begin promptly at 9pm on the city's main public beach, north and south side of the fishing pier by Atlantic Blvd. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.

Sunrise

July 4th Celebration
City of Sunrise
Admission: Event and parking free
5-10pm
The festivities will include a patriotic parade, live music by the Gin Blossoms, food and entertainment in the BankAtlantic Center Lexus parking lot, and a grand finale fireworks display at 9:00pm presented by Sawgrass Mills Mall.

Parade & Family Fun Day
City of Sunrise
Admission: Free
10am-1pm
Held at City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise. Parade travels from NW 12th St. along Sunset Strip to City Park. Rides, kids' entertainment and free food will be available until 1pm.

Tamarac

All-American Celebration
Admission: Free
6-9pm 
Tamarac Sports Complex. featuring family games and music, with Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam meet-and-greet. Refreshments available for purchase from the Tamarac Sports Leagues benefiting the teams. Fireworks at 9pm. Continuous round-trip shuttle transportation at Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd., and City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave. from 5:30-8:30pm and following the fireworks.

Weston

First Annual Star Spangled Stop Burger Eating Contest
Stop Burgers
1pm
During the event, hamburger lovers will compete to see who can eat the most original stop burgers in ten minutes. 1st prize wins $2,500 cash. Also, buy an original stop burger, fries and a soda, get an original stop burger free (of equal or lesser value)*.