4th of July events in South Florida

4^th of July events
(all events on July 4, 2012, unless otherwise noted)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY:

4th of July Celebration in South Miami
The City of South Miami will hold its 4th of July Celebration at Palmer Park. Enjoy live bands, activities for the entire Family, face painting for children, food and beverage vendors onsite.  5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Palmer Park, 6120 SW 67th Ave., South Miami. Alcoholic beverages, any kinds of pets or personal fireworks are not permitted in the park. For more information: 305-663-6338 or Info@southmiamifl.gov

America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami
Enjoy music, food and beverages, a free Kids' Zone and one of the largest fireworks displays in South Florida. The Park is open all day. Free Kids' Zone: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Music:  3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. No bottles, cans, coolers, or personal fireworks allowed. For more information: 305-358-7550, www.bayfrontparkmiami.com.

Miami Family Fest & Rib Cook-Off
City of Miami and Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones hosts the 8th annual July 4th Family Fest and Rib Cook Off at Charles Hadley Park, at 1350 NW 50th St. in Miami, 4 p.m. - 8 .pm. The event is free with live enterntainment, food, fireworks, and a rib cook-off to see who has the best BBQ and desserts in town. There will be bounce houses, carnival rides and face paiting for the kids.

Old-Fashioned July 4th Picnic at The Barnacle
Lawn games, board games, kite and boat making, paper dolls, and a treasure hunt for the whole family. Live music from Cool Ol’ Dudes. Bring a picnic or treat yourself to hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, popcorn, chips, and soft drinks available for purchase.

The Barnacle Historic State Park is located at 3485 Main Highway in downtown Coconut Grove, across the street from the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Admission to the park on the day of this event is $5.00; $3.00 for ages 6-12; children under 6 are free. The park opens at 9:00 a.m. with activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park closes at 5:00 p.m. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. Alcohol and fireworks are not permitted. For additional information call 305-442-6866 or visit www.TheBarnacle.org

Miami Children’s Museum 4th of July Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 4th of July in style with art, watermelons, water games and more! Participate in the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Benjamin Franklin. John Adams will also make an appearance, see Paul Revere’s midnight ride, a parade of the colonies and a confetti canon. Miami Children’s Museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami. Entrance to the July Fourth Activities is included in each regular admission to the Museum. Free admission to military personnel and 50 percent off admission for their family (up to four members). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults and children, $12 for Florida Residents, free for children less than 1 year and admission for Members is complimentary. For more information go to www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-KIDS (5437).

North Bay Village 4th of July Celebration
Join your fellow residents for an Independence Day Celebration at Dr. Paul Vogel Park, West Drive, Harbor Island. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Festivities include: live music by the Rodeo Clowns, local food and drinks for sale, clowns, balloon art, face painting, kids games, patriotic hair coloring by the Cutting Room. City Buses will be available and running regular route (from 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) on July 4th for transportation to and from the event. For more information on route or event, please contact the city at 305-756-7171.

Coral Gables’ July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Colorful fireworks will once again fill the night skies over Coral Gables this July 4th. The City of Coral Gables, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., the Biltmore Hotel, University of Miami and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, along with several other corporate citizens, have teamed up to help bring back this much loved City event. This year's celebration will include a special concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, concessions, patriotic mascots, and a spectacular fireworks display. Biltmore grounds, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, open at 5 p.m., live concert at 7 p.m. and fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free.

The City will offer free parking and continuous shuttle service throughout the evening to and from the Biltmore Hotel. Shuttle service begins at 5 p.m. from the following locations:

• University of Miami – Ponce garage and BankUnited Center surface lot
• Coral Gables Youth Center – 405 University Drive
• 385 Andalusia Avenue – Garage 4 There will be refreshments available for purchase.

Fireworks (including sparklers), smoking, grills, pets, tents, glass containers and weapons are NOT allowed at the event.

City of Hialeah Independence Day Celebration 2012
City of Hialeah's annual Independence Day Celebration presented by Florida National University at Milander Park, located at 4700 Palm Avenue. Festivities include live entertainment on the Coca-Cola Company and Sedanos Supermarket Stage featuring Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez at 7 p.m. The Florida City Gas Kids Zone provides cool games, fun activities and interactive inflatables. The evening will close with a spectacular fireworks and laser light show. Parking and admission is free. The party starts at 6 p.m. 

Jungle Island’s 4th of July Fireworks Bash
Escape the heat and watch the City of Miami’s fireworks spectacular from the terrace of Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom. You will also enjoy an all-you-can-eat mouthwatering BBQ buffet, family entertainment including music and dancing and last but not least, interactive visits from some of Jungle Island’s animal friends! 6:30 p.m. Adult Buffet $25. Child Buffet $15. Military $10.00 for the buffet – must present military ID. As an added bonus this year, Jungle Island is offering a chance for guests to enjoy both the park and the 4th of July buffet. For one low price, guests can spend an afternoon enjoying the park’s signature shows and attractions before heading up to the Treetop Ballroom for the 4th of July buffet. Adult Buffet and Park Deal $45, Child Buffet and Park Deal $30. Online reservations required at www.jungleisland.com/july4 by 5 p.m. on July 2.

Miami Lakes Fourth of July Bash
Miami Lakes' 9th Annual Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks Show at 5 p.m., at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, located at 15151 Montrose Road (NW 82nd Avenue). This year’s show will feature entertainment, food trucks galore and a Game Zone for kids. The Game Zone will include a bounce house and rock climbing wall. The evening ends with a fireworks display.

53rd Key Biscayne Annual 4th of July Parade
Parade begins at Crandon Blvd. and Harbor Drive on Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. sharp and proceeds south to West Wood Drive. Reviewing Stand located opposite the Village Green. The celebration begins with a BBQ June 30, at 6:30 p.m., Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Drive. Music by DJ Mike Donovan and great food. Tickets available at the Key Biscayne Chamber Of Commerce. Commemorative sponsor and patron “buttons” and t-shirts are sold to help defray costs of the parade; buyers of the buttons are eligible for great prizes, including travel, U.M. football tickets, bikes and gift certificates. For more information: www.kb4.org.

Doral Independence Day Celebration
The City of Doral invites residents and members of the community to a live concert, raffles and a spectacular fireworks show at JC Bermudez Park, located at 3000 NW 87th Ave. The festivities start at 7 p.m. with live entertainment by Boys Night Out and Orquesta America, followed by a fireworks show at 9 p.m. 
 
The public is invited to come early and bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. For the first time this year, those watching the fireworks from a distance or their homes can tune into AMOR 107.5 and hear the fireworks soundtrack during the show. No personal fireworks, alcohol or pets will be permitted inside the park. Admission and parking are FREE.

Sweetwater's 4th of July Extravaganza Event to Benefit Autism
The D’amor Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Maria Montalvo, the mother of a child with Autism. The City of Sweetwater is partnering with D’amor to help raise funds to improve the quality of life for children with autism by affording them the opportunity to take part in alternative therapies.

The D’amor Foundation will be holding a garage sale at 3 p.m. in Sweetwater’s Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center, 250 SW 114th Avenue. There have been many donations that include clothes, toys, books and furniture. At 6p.m. there will be raffles and free food, drinks and entertainment for the whole family. The night will culminate with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. For more information about D’amor Foundation go to www.damor.org.

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Black Point Park & Marina
At Black Point Park & Marina, 24775 SW 87th Avenue in Cutler Bay, on Wed., July 4, 2012. Residents are invited to spend a day of fun enjoying the parks’ boat ramps, dockside restaurant and bar, bikeways, jogging trails and more. The day will conclude with a waterfront fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.

Park goers and especially boaters should be aware of the following Independence Day weekend restrictions:

-Black Point Channel will be closed from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
-No overflow parking for trailers on July 4, so parking is limited.
-Ramps open at 6:00 a.m. daily.
-Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the park during the Fireworks show.

July 4th at the Port Miami
Every year, Miami’s veterans’ organizations throw a grand birthday celebration for military personnel. Attended by more than 250 military men, women and their families assigned to (or living) in South Florida, this annual event has morphed into the largest non-commercial celebration of its kind in the U.S. There is no cost to the military, and it is held at a convenient waterfront location, at the Seaman’s Center, on the Port of Miami, from 2:30 to 10 p.m. It is a family centered party that brings South Florida military and invited veterans from our military and civilian sponsors together in a wonderful display of camaraderie and friendship. We provide food, beverages, entertainment and hospitality to hundreds of adults and children who come out to experience South Florida’s personal embrace and appreciation for their service to our country. Visitors can stay for the Miami fireworks display from Bayside. The address for the event is 1265 N. Cruise Boulevard, Miami.

Homestead
The City of Homestead invites you to celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual Race to the 4^th event (6 - 10 p.m.) inside the Homestead-Miami Speedway. A U.S. Citizenship Swear-in Ceremony will take place on stage at 6:30 pm. A group of five military men will be sworn-in by a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration official to become U.S. Citizens on this most patriotic American Holiday.  In addition to the free event on the grounds of the Speedway, which offers live music, children’s rides, and food and drink vendors, a limited number of $10 tickets are available for sale and include VIP parking, food and drinks and a preferred view of the fireworks from the VIP Champion’s Club. Purchase your ticket at Homestead City Hall, the Homestead Community Center or the Parks & Recreation Department. For more information call (305) 224-4580.

Florida Keys Set to Celebrate July 4th
Islamorada:
Founders Park, MM 87 in Islamorada, is the site for "Spirit of Islamorada," an old-fashioned annual Fourth of July celebration hosted by the Village of Islamorada and the Upper Keys Rotary Club. Entertainment and activities for kids, teens, parents and dogs highlight the event from 6-9:30 p.m., punctuated by a fireworks show.

Independence Day at Islamorada's newly remodeled Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina at Holiday Isle, MM 84 oceanside, is expected to include live music along with food and fun. Revelers can plan for festivities to begin at 2 p.m. and continue into the night.

Marathon:
For one of the Keys' largest and longest fireworks displays, plan for activities in Marathon. A patriotic parade is to begin there at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds from Marathon High School on Sombrero Beach Road (MM 50 oceanside) to Sombrero Beach, where a daylong celebration features food, drink, kids' crafts and entertainment, and fireworks after dark.   

Sugarloaf Key:
The happening spot for the Big Pine & Lower Keys Rotary Club's annual Fourth of July Fireworks set to take place at Sugarloaf Airport, MM 17 bayside adjacent to the quirky Bat Tower landmark. An expanded fireworks show will launch at about 9 p.m.

Key West
Key West's 28th annual July 4th picnic to benefit Hospice of the Florida Keys and the Visiting Nurse Association will take place at the Casa Marina Resort & Beach at 1500 Reynolds St. overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The celebration is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club.    

The 4th Annual 4th of July Harbor Walk Bar Stroll is to kick off in Key West at 2 p.m. Starting at the Ocean Key House Sunset Pier at 0 Duval St., the procession is to move on to other island city venues including Island Dogs Bar, Rumbarrel, Boathouse, Kermit's Key West Lime Shoppe, Schooner Wharf and B.O.'s Fishwagon and Dante's Key West Pool Bar.

To ease and expedite traffic flow from the Florida Keys to the South Florida mainland following the July 4th holiday week, the northbound toll for the Card Sound Bridge will be suspended from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 8, according to Dent Pierce, Monroe County's public works director.

More details on Keys events at www.fla-keys.com.

Key Largo
37th Annual Reporter 4th of July Parade and Picnic, sponsored by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce and The Reporter. 5-8 p.m. at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center at mile marker 102, bayside. Expect free face painting for the kids, a petting zoo, Snow-Cones, cotton candy, a watermelon-seed spitting contest, ice cream and Key Lime Pie on a stick and much more.

An annual fireworks display over Key Largo’s Blackwater Sound will provide an illuminating viewing experience whether seen by land or on a boat at MM 103 bayside. The show is to take place at 9 p.m. and best bayside seating is at Sundowners and Senior Frijoles Restaurants, Caribbean Club and the Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort.

The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and travels from mile marker 98 at Anthony's Women Apparel to mile marker 100 at Waldorf Plaza.

To learn more about the event, simply "attend" the event on Facebook at Key Largo's Family 4th - Parade & Picnic: http://www.facebook.com/events/406340889380747/

For more information about the parade or to enter a float for judging, visit:
http://media.keysnet.com/smedia/2012/05/08/17/42/JubKe.So.143.pdf

Miami Beach
Coca-Cola Presents Fire on the Fourth. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 8th Street Beach at Lummus Park. Presented by the City of Miami Beach and Classical South Florida. DJ, live music and fireworks. FREE.

Free Shuttles from North Beach to South Beach begin at 5 p.m. and run continuously until 8:30 p.m. The buses leave from 72nd Street and Collins Avenue and 81st Street and Collins Avenue and disembark at 11th Street and Washington Avenue (police station). Buses return from 11th Street and Washington Avenue to the North Beach stops between 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/news/scroll.aspx?id=70816

BROWARD COUNTY:

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea's annual Fourth of July Parade
Parade begins on Bougainvilla Drive (behind Town Hall, 4501 Ocean Drive) at 10 a.m., heads north to Pine Avenue, east to El Mar Drive, south to Hibiscus and then west back to Bougainvilla before heading north and returning to Town Hall. Planned activities, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: The Volunteer Fire Department will conduct an equipment demonstration for kids. Children can also get their photograph taken with Sparky. 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: sandcastle building contest, water rides, ice cream, tug of war at the beach: hosted by the VFD, American Hot Dogs: Enjoy a hot dog combo provided by Burger Fi and other local businesses. 3 p.m.: Custard eating contest for children at Burger Fi. 4 p.m.: Hamburger eating contest for adults at Burger Fi. 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks off the beach at El Prado Park. For more info, call the Public Information Office at 954-640-4209. www.lbts-fl.gov

Nikki's Bikini Pie Eating Contest at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
A Wholesome 4th of July Family Fun Event before the fireworks at the Pier on Commercial Blvd. Families can grab their favorite fireworks viewing spot on the pier or the beach early this 4th of July and indulge in an old fashioned pie eating contest to benefit a worthy cause.

Nikki's Bikini Pies (handcrafted and made locally and now on sale at select Whole Foods Markets in South Florida) and Anglin's Beach Cafe at the Pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are raising money for Fishing For Families in Need by holding a family fun 4th of July pie eating contest at Anglin's Beach Cafe on the evening of July 4th. Nikki's Bikini Pies is supplying the delicious key lime pies. Besides the fun of getting to eat their fill of pie, contestants will vie to win prizes like gift certificates to stores and restaurants, and even a coveted, custom made polka dot bikini.

Come Enjoy a wholesome 4th of July family fun event before the fireworks. Proceeds benefit local non-profit Fishing For Families in Need which works to enhance the lives of local underprivileged children by teaching them to master fishing which boosts their self esteem helping set them on a positive life path.

Anglin's Beach Cafe, 2 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale by the Sea, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.  (or when contestants can eat no more pie)

Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Celebration on Hollywood Beach
This annual event features entertainment from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., children’s fun and water games with DJ Chulo will entertain the crowd at the oceanfront Charnow Park, located at Garfield Street and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in the Broadwalk Fun Zone. Monument characters also will roam the Broadwalk Fun Zone during this time. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be arts and crafts off Buchanan and New York streets. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street will feature a live music performance by Pocket Change, followed by the offshore fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Personal fireworks, sparklers, glass containers, coolers, barbecues, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the beach and will be confiscated by Hollywood Police. This annual tradition on the beach occurs during the prime nesting season of sea turtles. If you plan to stake out a spot on the sand to watch the fireworks, please remember that nesting habits of sea turtles can be impacted by light sources. You should refrain from using flashlights and if you do encounter a sea turtle or sea turtle nest, do not disturb it. Knowingly interfering with a sea turtle nest could result in civil or even criminal penalties and fines.

Spectator boats are not allowed to anchor on or above sea grass, hard bottom or coral reef structures and could face fines or criminal penalties for doing so. This is a condition of the event permit from the U.S. Coast Guard. Boaters also must remain at least 1,400 feet from the fireworks barge.  The Hollywood Police Department Marine Unit will be on hand to assure boaters follow these regulations.

All boaters are advised to travel at safe speeds and to watch for endangered species including manatees and sea turtles. Any collisions with or injury to sea turtles, manatees or other protected species must be reported to Sea Turtle Emergency Line (24 hours) at 954-328-0580 and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC.

Due to heavy traffic and limited parking, spectators are encouraged to utilize free shuttle buses located at the two downtown Hollywood garages. The Radius garage is located at 250 N. 19 Avenue, with the shuttle stop on the northwest corner of Tyler Street and N. 19 Avenue. The Van Buren street garage is located at 251 S. 20 Avenue. The free buses will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please note the last shuttles will leave for the beach at 8 p.m., at which time all eastbound vehicular traffic toward the beach will be shut down.The drop-off location for the shuttle buses will be at Johnson Street and A1A. Returning shuttles begin at 9:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the fireworks display.

Intracoastal Waterway bridges will maintain their regular schedules throughout the day and early evening, but from 8 p.m. to midnight the following bridges will remain in the down position to allow vehicular traffic to exit the beach: Dania Beach Boulevard, Sheridan Street and Hollywood Boulevard. Vehicular access along A1A between Hollywood Boulevard and Sheridan Street will be closed to new traffic from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. During this period, northbound traffic on A1A will be diverted to westbound Hollywood Boulevard and southbound traffic on A1A will be diverted to westbound Sheridan Street.

Vehicles parked on Johnson Street and all points south will be directed southbound on A1A. Vehicles parked on Minnesota Street to Thomas Street will be directed northbound to Sheridan Street. Vehicles parked at North Beach Park and all points north will be diverted northbound to Dania Beach Boulevard. The Hollywood Trolley will run on its normal schedule with the last eastbound trolley leaving at 8 p.m. The trolley service is $1 per ride.

PARKING

Garage parking is available at the following locations on Hollywood Beach: OceanWalk Mall Garage, A1A and Hollywood Boulevard; Maurice Connell Garage at 350 Johnson Street; Michigan Street lot adjacent (east) of the Maurice Connell Garage; North Beach Park at Sheridan Street and A1A (must enter before sundown), Garfield Parking Garage at Garfield Street and A1A; Keating Park at 2400 S. Ocean Dr.; and the Dunewalk/Summit Lot at 1200 S. Ocean Dr.

For additional event information, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at (954) 921-3404.

Celebrate Independence Day in the City of Sunrise
"Great American Heroes" Parade and Family Fun Day. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at City Park, 6700 Sunset Strip. Floats will wind their way west along Sunset Strip from NW 12th Street to City Park, where the fun continues with free food, rides and kids' entertainment.

Concert and Fireworks at the BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Parkway, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. featuring children's rides and activities, along with an assortment of food and retail vendors. The Jacob Jeffries Band will kick off the evening's live music lineup, and alternative rockers Sister Hazel will take the stage at 8 p.m. After the concert, enjoy a fantastic fireworks display. Parking and admission are free! For more information, call (954) 747-4600.

July 4th Family Celebration at Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallandale Beach, Fla. is joining the fight against hunger by holding a July 4th Food Drive benefiting Feeding South Florida™. Gulfstream Park's July 4th Family Celebration will include a Kidz Zone, live music, fireworks, food, fun and more. During the celebration, which begins at 4 p.m., participants can donate non-perishable foods such as peanut butter, cereal, tuna, rice, macaroni and cheese, protein foods, etc. to either the south or north valet areas. No glass items, please. Each person donating non-perishable food items will be eligible to win a $500 drawing. The drawing will take place directly after the 9 p.m. fireworks.

Margate's 4th of July Fireworks Display
The City of Margate will be hosting its Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display at the intersection of Margate Boulevard and North State Road 7. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Parking for this event will be in the open field at the northwest corner of the intersection. North SR 7 at the intersection of Coconut Creek Parkway southbound and the intersection of North SR 7 at the intersection of West Atlantic Boulevard northbound will be shut down 1 hour prior to the start of the show. Motorists will be detoured to Banks Road to the east.

Davie’s Independence Day Craft & Fireworks Show
Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Food and snacks available for purchase throughout the evening. Support our local Boy and Girls Scouts by purchasing Snow Cones, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Face Painting and Tattoos (Main Stage). Arts and craft displays, live country music, bounce houses and climbing wall (free), petting farm (free), hayrides (Free), food Concessions opened for business (at a cost), free cake for residents (while supplies last). No alcoholic beverages, guns,or fireworks including sparklers are permitted at any time during the event or inside the park.

Coral Springs 4th of July Celebration
Families are invited to come out and celebrate and enjoy games, bounce houses, food and entertainment. The fireworks display will begin promptly at 9 p.m. The event is free, but there will be fees for food, bounce houses and games. Parking will be available for $3 at the Coral Springs Gymnasium for early arrivers, and also at the main Mullins Park/Center for the Arts parking lot. No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. Personal fireworks will be confiscated by Coral Springs Police. For more information, please call 954-345-2200.

4th of July Spectacular on Fort Lauderdale Beach
Located on A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Starting at 1 p.m. with kids and family activities, the events continue till dark when a fireworks show at 9 p.m. There’s also a concert featuring American Legion Band, Savannah Maddison, Community Property Band and Dana Paul & Spinning. Visit www.fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-828-5363 for more information.

Deerfield Beach All American 4th of July Celebration
Main Beach Parking, Ocean Way and SE 1st Street, and includes free concerts all day by Luminotti, Andrew, Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways and Hot Brass Monkey, a variety of food, arts, crafts and clothing vendors, a kid’s station and a spectacular fireworks display launched from the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. The FREE event includes complimentary shuttle service from locations west of the Intracoastal. This event is sponsored by the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. With fireworks at 9:15 p.m. For more information about the event, visit www.Deerfield-Beach.com or call 954-480-4429.

Hallandale Beach
The City of Hallandale Beach will Celebrate America from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at South Beach Park, with a beach party in advance of American’s birthday. Annually, the City honors America on the Saturday before the Fourth of July. The free event will include music, games, a bounce house and numerous activities for children. For adults, the City’s bocce courts and volleyball courts will be open.  The Hallandale Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) will provide the food concessions. Also, during the beach party, parking fees will be waived at South Beach Park, located in the 1800 block of South Ocean Drive, and in the North Beach Park parking garage, located on East Hallandale Beach Boulevard at South Ocean Drive.

More events to come!