Happy summer Modern Boca Moms & Dads! Here are all of the great MBMom-recommended kids activities & 4th of July events in South Florida! Take a look at what’s coming up…
***MORE 4TH OF JULY EVENTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE***
2026 4th of July Events in South Florida
City of Boca Raton Fabulous 4th
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: Event 6:30 p.m. Fireworks @ 9:10 p.m.
LOCATION: Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 Spanish River Blvd.
It’s a FREE celebration along the water in Countess de Hoernle Park at the Fabulous Finale featuring live music and a 20-minute fireworks spectacular presented by the City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.
- Live music
- Food trucks and vendors (for purchase)
- Spectacular fireworks show at 9:10pm
Block Party
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sugar Sand Park, 300 South Military Trail
Join for a FREE Fabulous Fourth Block Party at the award-winning Sugar Sand Park featuring fun for the whole family.
- Kids crafts*
- DJ
- Yard Games
- Food trucks and vendors (for purchase)
Event partner: Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District
*Crafts available while supplies last.
West Boca Raton Independence Day Celebration
TIME: Fireworks @ 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation in partnership with The West Boca Community Council Presents The 15th Annual July 4th Celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. The event features a free concert with party band, Giaco Pop Rock, activities, food and beverage concessions on site.
- Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
Delray Beach’s 4th of July Events in South Florida
The City of Delray Beach is excited to be hosting the 4th of July Celebration again for 2026! It’s been a family-friendly event for over 50 years and draws over 20,000 people to our Village by the Sea. The event starts at 5 pm with a Bicentennial Time Capsule opening at the main stage at A1A. Then at 6 pm we will have the 60’ flag raising ceremony, with the singing of the National Anthem on Atlantic Ave and Seabreeze Ave.
The celebration has something for everyone –food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and games, non-stop entertainment, live music and so much more! The spectacular fireworks will start promptly at 9:00 pm. The City of Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration will take place on East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Bridge to A1A.
Boynton Beach’s 4th of July Events in South Florida
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Intracoastal Park @ 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach
RED, WHITE & BLUE WITH A WATERFRONT VIEW!
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and one of the largest fireworks display in Palm Beach County. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy the waterfront view.
Lantana Independence Day Celebration
This year’s celebration will feature fireworks only. They invite everyone to bring chairs and blankets to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Please note that parking will not be available at the event site. Shuttle service will be provided from the Lantana Town Hall. Additional parking is available at the Finland House.
4th on Flagler in West Palm Beach
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Along Flagler Drive between Banyan Blvd. and Fern St. in West Palm Beach
Deerfield Beach Fourth of July Celebration
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach
Celebrate Independence Day at Deerfield Beach’s annual 4th of July Celebration as we proudly commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America. This special milestone celebration features family-friendly fun, live entertainment, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display by the ocean at 9:00 PM.
Bring your friends, family, chairs, and blankets and enjoy a festive beachside atmosphere as we come together to celebrate the red, white, and blue.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Pompano & Deerfield Beach
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach
Reservations available HERE!
The Great American Bash at Oceanic
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier, 250 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
Celebrate Independence Day with rooftop views of the Pompano Beach fireworks, live DJ entertainment, festive cocktails, and oceanfront vibes. Specialty drinks include the Bomb Pop Lemonade, Miami Vice, and sangria pitchers. Grill menu items will be available for purchase. Admission is $30 per person with advance reservations.
Independence Day on the Intracoastal
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 1754 SE 3rd Ct., Deerfield Beach
Spend the day on the Intracoastal with waterfront views, tiki bar drinks, and live music from 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m. Stay for the 9 p.m. fireworks and enjoy holiday specials including BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Open-Faced Shaved Ribeye Steak Sandwiches, and American Vice cocktails.
Fourth of July at Lucky Fish Pompano
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
TIME: All Day | Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lucky Fish Beach Bar & Grill, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
Grab a spot by the beach for burgers, hot dogs, wings, and the festive Red, White & Booze frozen cocktail. Then sit back and enjoy front-row views of the Pompano Beach fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Fourth of July at Lucky Lou’s
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
Looking for a laid-back Fourth of July celebration? Lucky Lou’s is serving up live music from 1 to 4 p.m., cold drinks, chef specials, and red, white, and blue shots throughout the day. It’s also just steps from the beach, making it a great spot to catch the 9 p.m. fireworks.
Coral Springs 4th of July Events in South Florida
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: 4:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Mullins Park, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive, Coral Springs
Mullins Park invites locals to experience a free evening of hometown fun and patriotic flair with a line-up of crowd-pleasing food trucks, live music, a jam-packed fun zone for kids.
Fort Lauderdale’s 4th of July Spectacular
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
TIME: Noon – 9:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Beach
Celebrate America’s Independence Day at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s free 4th of July Spectacular featuring Walker Hayes! The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach, highlighted by a live performance at 7:30 p.m. from country music superstar Walker Hayes, known for hit songs including “Fancy Like,” “AA,” and “Y’all Life.”
The event will also feature additional live entertainment, a kids zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks display. The kids zone provides nonstop energy and excitement with plenty of music, inflatable water slides, face painting, and a variety of other amusing beach games.
As the sun sets, spectators will be treated to a spectacular drone show over Fort Lauderdale Beach beginning at 8:45 p.m., featuring hundreds of illuminated drones creating patriotic images and animations in the night sky.
Immediately following the drone show, the City’s signature fireworks display will light up the shoreline at 9 p.m. This dazzling pyrotechnic finale is an annual favorite for children and adults of all ages and provides the perfect ending to a day of patriotic celebration.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 4th of July Celebration
TIME: 10:00 a.m. Parade -Family Events – 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Fireworks 9-9:20 p.m.
LOCATION: El Prado Park @ 4500 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea with Grand Marshal Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher! Our annual small-town parade will start at 10 a.m., followed by Family Fun Day in El Prado Park and the El Prado Parking Lot (4500 El Mar Drive) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
This year’s Family Fun Day will include face painting, live performances, a water slide, treats, and more! Visit Website here.
