{"id":2565,"date":"2026-07-02T15:01:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2565"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T15:01:23","slug":"looking-for-a-fourth-of-july-event-in-south-florida-check-out-five-big-bashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2565","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Fourth of July event in South Florida? Check out five big bashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Many South Florida communities are putting on their party hats for America\u2019s 250th birthday on Saturday. You\u2019ll find food vendors, music and fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2563\">A $6.75 million ticket from a Fort Lauderdale Publix was among 3 lottery winners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here are details on five of the biggest bashes:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Fort Lauderdale Beach Spectacular<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Visit Las Olas Oceanside Park for beach games, contests, fireworks, a drone show and live entertainment featuring country music artist Walker Hayes.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b> Noon-9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b> 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b> parks.fortlauderdale.gov<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>250 United: America\u2019s 250th Celebration at Bayfront Park<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>RSVP for free admission to Bayfront Park\u2019s drone show, fireworks and all-day musical entertainment \u2014 with performer styles including Latin, reggae, hip-hop and pop-rock. This event has a FIFA World Cup Fan Zone with food and beverage vendors for those watching the day\u2019s games.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b> 1 p.m.-midnight<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b> 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b> eventbrite.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>July 4th Celebration at Tropical Park<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Dance performances and DJs are among the day\u2019s live entertainment at Tropical Park; also photo opportunities and vendors to check out before the night\u2019s fireworks finale.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2561\">Can Miami embrace a July 4 milestone like this family did? \u2018A lot has changed\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b> 3-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b> 7900 SW 40th St., West Miami-Dade<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b> miamidade.gov<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div> <\/div>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Coral Gables Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the fireworks, the grounds of the Biltimore Hotel will feature a Greater Miami Symphonic Band concert and drone show of American symbols.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b> 5-10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b> 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b> coralgables.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>4th of July Celebration in South Beach<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>An orchestra performance by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival precedes the 9 p.m. firework display at Lummus Park. Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2560\">Miami has the most expensive office rents in the country. 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