Fourth of July

Celebrating 250 years of independence in 2026 means things are going to get a whole lot bigger, brighter and louder. Here’s a sample of what some municipalities are planning for the 2026 holiday. Happy Birthday America 250! You can use this list to find the best places to see fireworks in Palm Beach County. Listed …

When the Fourth of July rolls around this year, what are you especially excited about — the fireworks displays or the holiday picnics? It’s America’s 250th Birthday so there’s plenty to celebrate! Look to us as your guide to what’s going on around Miami-Dade on July 4, 2026 and keep checking back because we’ll add …

The historic Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission for the July 4th holiday, for 2026. That’s a big savings since admission is normally $18 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-14. Reduced holiday admission When: Holiday admission, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. Price: $8 Where: …

Delight in a family picnic, tossing a Frisbee with friends or a nature walk on the Fourth of July, and Broward Regional Parks are offering free entry. The usual holiday fee is waived. Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach, TY Park in Hollywood and Tree Tops Park in Davie are among the array of  Broward regional …

Patriotic festivities for July Fourth in South Florida include fireworks, parades and old-fashioned family fun. Many 4th of July events in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach are free. Many events feature live music and free concerts. Most July 4 fireworks displays in 2026 are July 4 but a few other events are on other …

While plenty of towns in Florida feature fireworks on the Fourth of July, Weston uses a different schedule for  its Independence Day extravaganza, with fireworks and festivities July 3. On July 4, there’s a parade.  Weston Hometown Fourth of July event  Weston Hometown Fourth of July in 2026 includes fireworks, games and festivities from 6 …

Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. The program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America …

If you’d like to travel by boat for Fourth of July weekend, Water Taxi  in Broward is offering a deal. The discounted fares include transportation to fireworks and festivities on the beach in Pompano, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.  From designated pickup points in Fort Lauderdale, Water Taxi offers narrated tours and hop-on & hop-off transportation …

Parades. Picnics. Water parks.  Plenty of events and things to do on Fourth of July don’t involve fireworks.  Plenty are free.   With a wide variety of things to do, it’s easy to make the holiday ideal for you.  Things to do Fourth of July without fireworks  Broward Parks Broward Regional Parks are waiving the usual …

Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment. Many are free, with free parking. Kids’ activities are often featured. Food trucks are included for purchasing refreshments. Usually, Fourth of July events in 2026 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, including …

For an enticing twist on the usual fireworks for Fourth of July, Lauderhill is featuring a drone light show. The event in 2025 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, and entry is free. The venue is Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 33319. Parking is free. The event includes …