Free July Fourth fest at beach in Fort Lauderdale with Walker Hayes, drones & fireworks

Fort Lauderdale offers a 4th of July Spectacular featuring fireworks and festivities including water slides, fireworks and live bands.

Fourth of July Spectacular in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 9: 15 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with entertainment and activities including:

• inflatable water slides
• beach games
• face painting
• DJ entertainment 
• 2 p.m. Sistas of the '70s featuring '70s hits 
• 7:30 p.m. Walker Hayes 
• 8:45 p.m. drone show at Fort Lauderdale beach
• 9 p.m. fireworks at Fort Lauderdale beach

July Fourth festivities are at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, and on Fort Lauderdale Beach off Las Olas Boulevard.

Parking fees for the event are $25 including Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle and street parking.

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