Margate July 4 Parade

Lots of July Fourth events in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield and other towns in Broward feature fireworks, parades and plenty of live entertainment with bands and other performers. Many are free to attend. Plenty offer free parking.

Kids' activities and food trucks are often featured.

Usually, Fourth of July events in 2026 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, including the town of Weston. Weston fireworks are July 3, and on July 4, the town is throwing a parade.

Pets are not permitted at Independence Day events. It's a good idea to leave pets at home for their safety. Dogs and other animals generally do not like fireworks.

Fourth of July events in 2026 in Broward

Weston

Fireworks

Weston is offering family entertainment, games and fireworks 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. July 3 at Weston Regional Park. The event includes:

entertainment
games
photo stations
vendors
fireworks
food and drinks for purchase

Weston Regional Park is at 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Entry is free. Parking is free.

Parade

Weston Hometown Parade is 10:30 a.m. July 4 with the route starting on Town Center Boulevard and Three Village Road, east to Bonaventure Boulevard, winding through Weston Town Center along Bell Tower Lane.

Pompano Beach

July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular in Pompano Beach is 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. July 4 on the beach south of the pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard 33062.

Entertainment includes

Drew from Y100
JAM-X The Band performs R&B
Surfin’ Rascals performs Beach Boys favorites

Fireworks are at 9 p.m.

Bring your own seats or blankets. No drones. No fireworks. No pets. No glass. No alcohol. Parking is at the end of Atlantic Boulevard and A1A. Street parking and the beach garage are available. Parking rates at meters are $4 an hour. The fee for parking at the pier parking garage is $20 cash.

Other Transportation

The on-demand shuttle information online
Pompano Beach Water Taxi

Sunrise

Sunrise features a parade, fun day and event with entertainment and fireworks.

Parade & Family Fun Day is 9 a.m.- noon July 4, featuring a parade with floats. The parade will travel west on Sunset Strip from Northwest 12th Street to the park at 6600 Sunset Strip.

At the park, festivities include refreshments, food vendors, and fun zone for kids including an inflatable water slide & rock wall. The park features a playground and splash pad. Entry is free. Parking is at the park and Village Elementary School, 2100 NW 70th Avenue.

Entertainment & fireworks

Entertainment and fireworks are 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. July 4 outdoors at the Amerant Bank Arena, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise. The event includes a fun zone for youngsters, food and drink vendors, entertainment & fireworks. Free entry. Free parking. Phone 954-747-4600 for information

Entertainment includes:

Higher Ground Band

Fireworks are about 9:30 p.m.

Backpacks, alcohol and various other items are prohibited from the event area.

Pembroke Pines

Festivities for Independence Day in Pembroke Pines are 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. July 4, including rides, old-fashioned lawn games and art stations Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Entry is free.

The venue Pines Recreation, 7400 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33024

Fort Lauderdale

Independence Day events and entertainment including drone show and fireworks are 12 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. July 4 are at Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

The event includes

Kids zone with inflatable water slides and other amenities
beach games
2 p.m. Sistas of the '70s, 70s hits
entertainment including 7:30 p.m. Walker Hayes, country
8:45 p.m. drone show and fireworks

Parking fees for the event are $25 at the parking garage and other places.

Margate

Fourth of July events in Margate include

9 a.m. parade on Margate Boulevard east from Northwest 76th Avenue to Northwest 58th Avenue. Refreshments are offered after the parade

Fees apply --- 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Pool Party at the Aquatics Facility, 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard 33063

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Extravaganza includes food trucks, Smokin' Renegade band and fireworks at State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard

Deerfield Beach

July Fourth fest is 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. July 4, including live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities. At 9 p.m. the event features fireworks.

The event is in the main beach area, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Parking fees may apply. Feel free to bring blankets and portable seats.

Entertainment includes

5 p.m. Andrew Morris Band

6:30 p.m. Majesty of Rock Journey & Styx hits

8 p.m. Gypsy Lane Band party hits

Parking

Shuttles and parking are offered from St. Ambrose, 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach 33441

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Tamarac

Band, bounce houses & fireworks

Extasy performs at the Fourth of July event, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Tamarac Sports, 9901 NW 77th Street 33321. The event includes inflatables for kids, fireworks and a vendor hall. Bring a lawn seat or blanket. Entry is free.

Coral Springs

Fourth of July event with bands, inflatables and fireworks is 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Mullins Park.

Bands include

The Introverts

Should Have Been a Cowboy

Absolute Bon Jovi

Parking and entry are free.

Mullins Park is at 10000 Northwest 29th Street, Coral Springs 33065

Extra parking is offered at Coral Springs Center for the Arts and Coral Springs Gymnasium.

Broward Parks

Entry is free Thursday, July 4 at Broward Parks and Recreation regional parks that usually require a fee on weekends and holidays. The Broward regional parks include Tree Tops Park and Vista View Park in Davie, Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach and others.

Plantation Walk plaza

Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Dr., Plantation 33324

Kids event

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. features sing-along with Miss Tracy, DJ and bubbles

Band & Street Performers

Entertainment featuring a DJ, band and street performers is 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. July 4, and entry and parking are free

The featured band is The Long Run performing Eagles favorites

Plantation Walk is at 321 N. University Dr., Plantation 33324. No outside food or beverages. Pets are allowed.

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When

July 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am-11:00 am

Cost

FREE

What

Margate July 4 Parade

Where

Margate Boulevard

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