Celebrations

By Janis Rogers Staff writer America is 241 years 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.

BROWARD COUNTY

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 the Coral Springs Gymnasium, Mullins Park and the Center for the Arts. Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive. (NW 29th St.) 954-345-2200, CoralSprings.org DAVIE: Independence Day Family Fun. Activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Smokin’ Aces perform at 7 p.m. Pine Island Pool, 3801 S. Pine Island Park. 954-797-1181, DavieFl.gov. Flamingo Gardens’ Old-fashioned July Fourth: Celebrate the Fourth the old-fashioned from 9:30 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. Flamingo Road, Davie. 954-473-2955, FlamingoGardens.org. DEERFIELD BEACH: 4th of July Celebration. Activities from noon to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave. 954-480-4429, Deerfield-Beach.com/4th OfJuly. FORT LAUDERDALE: Fourth of July Spectacular. Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Pyrotechnic display over the Atlantic Ocean (simulcast with music on 101.5 LITE FM) at 9 p.m. Fort Lauderdale Beach, State Road A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. 954-828-5363. HALLANDALE BEACH: Freedom Fest Celebration. Celebration begins at 1 p.m. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway. 954-454-7000, GulfstreamPark.com. HOLLYWOOD BEACH: Starspangled Spectacular Celebration. Events from 2 to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Charnow Park, 1500 N. 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 (behind Town Hall, 4501 N. Ocean Drive). Family Fun on the 4th Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El 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 76th Avenue to Margate City Hall. Concert between 6 and 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 (U.S. 441). 954-972-6458, MargateFL.com. MIRAMAR: Independence Day Celebration and Amphitheater Grand Opening. Festivities from 3 to 9 p.m. Fireworks approximately 9 p.m. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. 954-602-3325, MiramarFl.gov. PEMBROKE PINES: Independence Day Celebration. Music and food from 6 to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. 954-392-2116, PPines.com. PLANTATION: Independence Day Celebration, “Music of America.” Parade at 9 a.m. beginning at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue. Concert at 7 p.m. at Central Park ballfields. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW Second 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, 222 N. 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 12th 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&T Center, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. 954-835-7000, TheBBTCenter.com. WESTON: “Celebrating the Great American Spirit” Parade

and 5K Run. No fireworks. Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from Weston Town Center. The 5K starts promptly at 7 a.m. in Weston 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. Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St. 954-385-2000, WestonFl.org.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

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, 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 561-488-8069.

DELRAY BEACH: Sandcastle contest from 8 a.m. to noon. Event from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. from the north end of the beach. 561-278-0424, JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com. GREENACRES: Ignite the Night Independence Day Celebration. Celebration from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Greenacres Community Park, 2905 Jog Road. 561-642-2090, GreenacresFl.gov. LAKE WORTH: Independence Day Celebration. Parade at 11:30 a.m. Raft race at 1 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway at Bryant Park. Family activities from 1 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Road. 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 from Village Park and surrounding areas. Wellington Parks and Recreation, 11700 Pierson Road. 561-791-4005, WellingtonFl.gov. WEST PALM BEACH: Fourth on Flagler. Celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. Fireworks over the Intracoastal at 9 p.m. Waterfront Promenade and City Commons, 101 N. Flagler Drive. 561-822-1515, WPB.org/CRA.