When the Fourth of July rolls around this year, what are you especially excited about — the fireworks displays or the holiday picnics?
Look to us as your guide to what’s going on around Miami-Dade on July 4, 2024 and keep checking back because we'll add more events as we find them! Here is our list of the best places to see Fourth of July fireworks in Miami.
Annual Independence Day Fireworks and Patriotic Concert
Presented by The Ocean Drive Association in collaboration with the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MBCMF), the event will showcase the talents of the next generation of classical musicians performing a musical program of Broadway favorites, patriotic selections including Sousa Marches and America the Beautiful and culminate in Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture at the stroke of 9 p.m., coinciding with the fireworks launch. Event begins at 8:30 p.m., Lummus Park, Ocean Drive and 12 St. Miami Beach.
Fire on the Fourth
Fireworks and drones will once again light up the skies over Miami Beach. With a dedicated family zone, food trucks, live entertainment, this outdoor festival marks the nation’s 248th birthday with the return of the city’s annual Fire on the Fourth celebration in North Beach. The event is from 3 to 9 p.m. on 73rd Street and Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
Family Fun and Games from 3-7:30 p.m.; stage entertainment with live musical bands and DJs from 5-9 p.m. and finale drone and fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m.
City of Hialeah Celebrates Independence Day
July 4th Roller Disco
The Miami Beach Bandshell is transformed into a roller disco, featuring all the popular skate tunes via the Bandshell Allstars on deck. The rink is hosted by Roller Skate Vibes crew and welcomes skaters of all ages and abilities. Bring your own skates or blades. Non-skaters are welcomed to enjoy the music and fun from the rear deck. All skaters must sign a release prior to entrance. Presented by Rhythm Foundation and City of Miami Beach. Event is from 5-9 p.m. with one hour block skate times. RSVPS are closed but walk-ins are welcome on a waitlist. Miami Beach Bandshell, 73 St. and Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
Fourth of July at PAMM
Enjoy arts & crafts, live music by the Taylor Byrd Band, happy hour specials and BBQ favorites for purchase then watch the fireworks light up the sky, all while relaxing on the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) terrace. Click here for details.
Independence Day Celebration by the Bay
Enjoy live music, family fun activities, food vendors and a fireworks display to end the night. Pets, personal fireworks, weapons, large bags, coolers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The event will take place rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m., event is until 9 p.m., FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 St., North Miami. Click here for details.
City of South Miami's Fourth of July Celebration
An evening of live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities fireworks show at the City of South Miami's Fourth of July Celebration at Palmer Park. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed. For additional event details, email parks@southmiamifl.gov or call 305-668-3873. 5 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m., 6100 SW 67 Ave., South Miami. Click here for details.
Miami Symphony Orchestra at Peacock Park
The City of Miami and Coconut Grove Business Improvement District present a performance by Miami's Orchestra led by Maestro Eduardo Maturet featuring a program of patriotic music and special guests singer Gail Seay and trumpet virtuoso Morris Northcutt all synchronized to a drone show. 7:30 p.m., 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove.
Fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel
Gables Fourth festivities & fireworks extravaganza is at Biltmore Hotel Golf Course, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Pre-show concert by Navy Band Southeast at 5 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. they join the Greater Miami Symphonic Band during their performance. Venue opens at 5 p.m., with concert at 7 p.m. & fireworks at 9 p.m. Entry is free.
Fourth of July at Tropical Park
Activities will include a DJ, live musical performances, demonstrations by Parks partners, and a Kids' Fun Zone with interactive activities and other fun lawn games. There will also be food truck vendors selling hamburgers, hot dogs, and other Independence Day favorites. 5-9 p.m. at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St., Miami. Info online here.
Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade
The Fourth of July celebration is one of the highlights of summer on Key Biscayne. The day-long schedule of events begins with the traditional parade along Crandon Blvd, from Harbor Dr. to West Wood Dr. There will food for sale at a a post-parade barbecue in the Village Green hosted by The Rotary Club. 11 a.m. along Crandon Blvd. Click here for info.
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