Celebrations
America is 241years old today; here are the biggest Fourth of July celebrations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Music and parades are a big part of Independence Day. See what’s happening near you.
BROWARDCOUNTY
CORAL SPRINGS: Fourth of July
Celebration. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and includes bounce houses and music. There will be a nominal fee for kids’ craft activities, food and refreshments. A Fireworks display is set to begin at 9 p.m. Parking fee is $3 at theCoral SpringsGymnasium, Mullins Park and theCenter for the Arts. Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive.(NW29th St.) 954-345-2200, CoralSprings.org DAVIE: Independence Day Family Fun. Activities from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Smokin’Aces perform at 7 p.m. Pine Island Pool, 3801S. Pine Island Park. 954-797-1181, DavieFl.gov. Flamingo Gardens’ Old-fashioned July Fourth: Celebrate the Fourth the old-fashioned from9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $19.95 for ages 12 and older, $12.95 for ages 3-11, 2 and younger are free. 3750 S. FlamingoRoad, Davie. 954-473-2955, FlamingoGardens.org. DEERFIELD BEACH: 4th of July Celebration. Activities fromnoon to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21stAve. 954-480-4429, Deerfield-Beach.com/4th OfJuly. FORT LAUDERDALE: Fourth of July Spectacular. Celebration fromnoon to 5 p.m. Pyrotechnic display over theAtlantic Ocean (simulcast with music on101.5 LITE FM) at 9 p.m. Fort Lauderdale Beach, StateRoadA1Aand Las Olas Boulevard. 954-828-5363. HALLANDALE BEACH: Freedom Fest Celebration. Celebration begins at 1p.m. Fireworks showat 9:30 p.m. Gulfstream Park, 901S. Federal Highway. 954-454-7000, GulfstreamPark.com. HOLLYWOOD BEACH: Starspangled Spectacular Celebration. Events from2 to10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. CharnowPark, 1500N. Broadwalk. 954-921-3404, HollywoodFl.org. LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA: Fourth of July Celebration. Parade starts at 10 a.m. by the fire
station on Bougainvillea Drive (behindTownHall, 4501N. Ocean Drive). Family Fun on the 4th Day, from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. atEl Prado Park. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 954-776-1000, LBTSEvents.com. MARGATE: Parade and Fireworks. Parade at 9 a.m., along Margate Boulevard eastbound from 76thAvenue toMargate CityHall. Concert between 6 and 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Margate Boulevard and StateRoad 7 (U.S. 441). 954-972-6458, MargateFL.com. MIRAMAR: Independence Day Celebration and Amphitheater Grand Opening. Festivities from3 to 9 p.m. Fireworks approximately 9 p.m. MiramarRegional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. 954-602-3325, MiramarFl.gov. PEMBROKE PINES: Independence Day Celebration. Music and food from6 to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. PinesRecreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. 954-392-2116, PPines.com. PLANTATION: Independence Day Celebration, “Music of America.” Parade at 9 a.m. beginning atWest Broward Boulevard andNorthwest 46thAvenue. Concert at 7 p.m. at Central Park ballfields. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Plantation Central Park, 9151 NWSecond St.. 954-452-2510, Plantation.org. POMPANO BEACH: July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, 222N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-786-4111, PompanoBeachFl.gov. SUNRISE: “Salute to Sports” Parade and Family Fun Day. Parade at 9 a.m. along Sunset Strip from Northwest 12 th Street to City Park; children’s event until noon. City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip. 954-747-4600, SunriseFL.gov. July Fourth Celebration Outdoor Festival. Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. BB&TCenter, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000, TheBBTCenter.com. WESTON: “Celebrating the Great American Spirit” Parade
and 5K Run. No fireworks. Parade begins at10:30 a.m. fromWeston TownCenter. The 5K starts promptly at 7 a.m. inWeston Regional Park (20200 Saddle Club Road, 954-389-4321). Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 5:30 a.m., or pre-register at SplitSecondTiming.com. WestonTown Center, 1675Market St. 954-385-2000, WestonFl.org.
PALMBEACHCOUNTY
BOCA RATON: Fabulous Fourth Celebration. Free family activities at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Spanish River Sports Complex at deHoernle Park ,1000 NW Spanish River Blvd. 561-393-7995, MyBoca.us. Sunset Cove July Fourth Celebration. Event starts at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 12551GladesRoad, Boca Raton. 561-488-8069.
DELRAY BEACH: Sandcastle contest from8 a.m. to noon. Event from5 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. fromthe north end of the beach. 561-278-0424, JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com. GREENACRES: Ignite the Night Independence Day Celebration. Celebration from5:30 to10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. atGreenacres Community Park, 2905 JogRoad. 561-642-2090, GreenacresFl.gov. LAKEWORTH: Independence Day Celebration. Parade at11:30 a.m. Raft race at1p.m. on the Intra coastal Water way at Bryant Park. Family activities from1to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bryant Park, 100 S. GolfviewRoad. 561-533-7395, LakeWorth.org. WELLINGTON: Fourth of July Celebration. Music and event starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. visible fromVillage Park and surrounding areas. Wellington Parks andRecreation, 11700 PiersonRoad. 561-791-4005, WellingtonFl.gov. WEST PALM BEACH: Fourth on Flagler. Celebration from5 to10 p.m. Fireworks over the Intracoastal at 9 p.m. Waterfront Promenade and CityCommons, 101N. Flagler Drive. 561-822-1515, WPB.org/CRA.