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 often included for purchasing refreshments.
Usually, Fourth of July events in 2025 are July 4, with occasional exceptions, including the towns of Lauderdale and Weston. Lauderhill is hosting an event July 2 and Weston fireworks are July 3, and on July 4, the town is throwing a parade.
Usually 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 2025 in Broward
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Lauderhill
Drone lights show, food trucks and a bounce house are featured at free 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill 33319. Entry is free.
Weston
Weston events:
Fireworks
Weston is offering family-friendly entertainment, games and fireworks 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Weston Regional Park. The event includes:
- entertainment provided by Blonde Ambition band
- 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.
Plantation
Parade
Plantation July Fourth festivities include a parade at 9 a.m. July 4 from Broward Boulevard and Northwest 46th Avenue, west on Broward Boulevard to Northwest 69th Avenue, to Northwest Fourth Street.to Plantation city hall, 400 NW 73rd Ave., Plantation 33317.
Kids Zone, live band & fireworks
Kids' Zone, band & fireworks are part of the festivities. Events are at the Central Park ballfields, 600 Central Park Drive, Plantation. Here is the schedule:
- 6 p.m. Kids Zone at Plantation Central Park ballfields, 9151 NW 2nd St., Plantation
- 7 p.m. live band Brass Evolution
- 9 p.m. fireworks
Entry is free. Food is available for purchase. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. No pets, please. Parking is limited. If possible walk, ride a bike or ride with someone else. For information, 954-452-2510
Fort Lauderdale
Independence Day events and entertainment are 12 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4 are at Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
The event includes
- Kids zone
- live entertainment including I Love The 90s Tour with Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc and other hip hop artists
- beach games
- 8:45 p.m. fireworks
Parking fees for events are usually $20 – $30.
Pembroke Pines
Festivities in Pembroke Pines are 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. July 4, including rides, pie-eating event, food trucks, games, art vendors and live band, Sekond Nature. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Entry is free.
The venue Pines Recreation, 7400 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33024.
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Deerfield Beach
July Fourth celebration is 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. July 4, including live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and a drone show.
The event is in the main beach parking lot, 149 SE 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach. Parking fees may apply.
Entertainment includes
4 p.m. Midnight 3
5:15 p.m. Andrew Morris Band
6:45 p.m. Mixtape
8 p.m. Deep Fried Funk
Offsite parking is at Sullivan Park, 1700 Riverview Road, Deerfield Beach 33441.
Shuttles and parking are offered from St. Ambrose, 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach 33441
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.
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