Celebrate Fourth of July in South Florida Style

June 7, 2024

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Ready For Fireworks and Fun Around The Sunshine State?

We love Fourth of July whether here in South Florida or up in Columbus, Ohio ( yup we are Buckeyes).

From fireworks, parades, cookouts, beach picnics, boating, dining out, fun runs decorating, roadtripping and sandcastle contests there is plenty to do in 2024…YAY!!!

Take a scroll through the blog for the latest on Boca Raton news and events for the holiday, with tons of inspo to celebrate July 4th plus links to some of my favorite local and national bloggers who have some great ideas on celebrating Independence Day!

Andy and Michele Fourth of July — *Michele Bellisari founder of #SoooBoca® Lifestyle & Media and a Realtor with Real Broker.*

We always have sparklers ready, the Captain typically has fresh mahi or snapper to grill and some of his famous smoked fish dip too!

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Pets and The Fourth

Our pets can get very anxious from all of the loud booms and bright lights happening throughout the week ramping up the the July Fourth holiday.

Plan ahead to keep your pet safe, comfortable and stress free if possible with some tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association that can help you prep and keep your animals safe.

Fireworks and Events

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Boca Raton

FABULOUS FOURTH

FREE Event

7PM – 9:30PM – 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

Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Stage

7:15pm – Opening Act
8:05pm – The Samantha Russell Band (high-energy rock and pop band)

Parking

Free parking will be available nearby at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Shared Ride Drop-Off is located at 4530 Technology Way.

Please Note: Enter parking from Yamato Rd OR Spanish River Blvd. Only park in designated lots.

Liberty Trail and Trolley Service

From the BRIC parking area, it is a quick 5-7 minute walk to the event site. The route is filled with Independence Day themed trivia for your enjoyment. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE attendees with strollers or wagons to walk over to the park as trolley service is limited. Strollers/wagons take up at least one, if not two, spaces on the trolley, and all strollers MUST be collapsed prior to boarding. (Meaning…you have to empty all the contents to fold.)

We appreciate your understanding and consideration to help make the trolley transfers as smooth as possible.

Limited complimentary shuttle service will begin at 6:45pm through the end of the event.

What To Bring?

Remember – bring your reusable water bottle! The City’s mobile water unit will supply free filtered water at the event.
Blankets & lawn chairs are permitted.

What NOT To Bring?

Pets
Coolers
Sparklers / fireworks
Drones
Alcohol
Glass bottles of any kind

The Fabulous Fourth Celebration is presented by the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District.

Traffic Notices

Expect congestion around Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Blvd. due to the Fabulous Fourth event from 5pm – 11pm.
A1A will be closed at the Deerfield/Boca border from 7pm until the Deerfield Beach fireworks end.

Interested in being a food vendor during this year’s celebration? Apply online today as vendor spots are limited.

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Delray Beach

Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration

Event: Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration

Where: East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach, FL 33444

When: July 4, 2024, 6 pm – 9:30 pm

The City of Delray Beach is excited to be hosting the 4th of July Celebration again for 2024! It’s been a family-friendly event for over 50 years and draws 80,000 people to our Village by the Sea. The event starts at 6pm with the 60’ flag raising ceremony, with an honor guard and the singing of the National Anthem.

We invite the public to join us for this ceremony. Our celebration has something for everyone – contests, food trucks and vendors, children’s activities and games, non-stop entertainment, and so much more!

The fireworks will start promptly at 9:00pm. The City of Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration will take place on East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal Bridge to A1A.

(The streets close on Tuesday, July 4th from 12:00 pm – 11 pm – East Atlantic from the Intracoastal Bridge east to A1A, A1A from Thomas to Miramar.)
(*subject to change)

Event Schedule

Schedule TBD

Other Activities

Food vendors and trucks, merchandise vendors, and more.

Getting Around

Parking – The public is urged to park west of the Intracoastal Bridge. There are plenty of parking lots around the city. To find the closest one, visit our Parking page.

Tri-Rail – Runs a Holiday schedule. Call 1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245) for more info.

Bike – Ride your bike! Bike valet available.

FreeBee – Free rides through the FreeBee app anywhere in the downtown area. More Info

Contact Information

For more information, please call (561) 243-7250 option 3 or email Danielle Beardsley [email protected]

West Palm Beach

Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 6–10 p.m. on the West Palm Beach Waterfront along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street, with the fireworks show starting at approximately 9:09 p.m.

Save the date for South Florida’s largest, FREE outdoor Annual Independence Day Celebration! This event will be the City’s 36th Annual Celebration, and it will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a Military Honor Ceremony, family activities, roving entertainment (such as stilt walkers), food and refreshments for purchase, and a spectacular 18-minute fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway.

Viewers can also join the celebration remotely by tuning into a special show: WBPF 25 Special: 4th on Flagler LIVE Fireworks – from 9-9:30 p.m. For the full entertainment schedule, >CLICK HERE<

Deerfield Beach

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

The City of Deerfield Beach is excited to announce that this year’s 4th of July event will be back at the beach.

The City of Deerfield Beach is excited to celebrate our annual 4th of July celebration at the beach! The celebration kicks off at 4:00 PM with music, vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. The night will end with the BEST fireworks show in south Florida!

SPECIAL NOTES:

Fireworks will begin at 9:05 PM.
There will be several road and facility closures related to the 4th of July Celebration:
- International Fishing Pier will be closed for renovations.
- On July 4th, Ocean Way from Hillsboro Boulevard to SE 4th Street, the Main Beach Parking Lot, the lot behind Ocean Rescue, and the Pier Parking Lot will close, reopening the morning of July 5th.
- SE 2nd Street and SE 1st Street will close at A1A on July 4th at 6:00 AM, reopening on the morning of July 5th.
- On July 4th, from 6:00 PM-11:00 PM, the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge will remain in the lock-down position from 6:00 PM-11:00 PM for pedestrian traffic.
- Parking on the barrier island will be limited during the event. Complimentary parking will be available at Sullivan Park and St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Attendees can make the short walk across the bridge to the event or take the complimentary shuttle service that will pick up at St. Ambrose and drop off at the Main Beach Parking Lot.
- The Shuttle Service will run as follows:
  - 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  - 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Pompano Beach

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular

Fisher Family Pier | 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd

Jul 04 | 5:00 pm – 9:30 pmGet ready for a night of fun with family and friends as we honor Independence Day in style on Thursday, July 4^that 5:00 p.m. DJ Mike Cooley will will kick off the event at 5pm followed by live music from Pan Paradise at 5:30pm and then FM Band Miami at 7:00 p.m. The night will end with fireworks at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The Firework Show begins at 9pm- you won’t want to miss it!

Parking at the Pier Parking Garage will be $20, CASH ONLY!

Please take a look below for the FAQs. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome; however, personal fireworks, glass containers, alcohol, personal drones and pets are prohibited. The Fisher Family Pier will be closed Thursday, July 4 and will reopen regular hours on Friday, July 5.

Available parking is located at the end of Atlantic Blvd and A1A. Both street parking and the pier garage are also available. Starting at 8:45 p.m., eastbound vehicular traffic going on to the barrier island will be shut down for the duration of the fireworks show. They will reopen once the fireworks have ended. Pedestrians will still have access to walk across the bridge the entire day and night.

Florida Keys Celebrations

Planning a trip to the fabulous Florida Keys? Check out the events happening there here at this link Florida Keys July 4th Events.

Enjoy some of the suggestion we have for things to do and places to go – 25 Things To Do In The Florida Keys.

Florida Travel

Thinking of jumping in the car and doing a July 4th vacation or even a staycation…then check out some road trip ideas for you around the “Sunshine State” that you may want to consider and hotels and lodging ideas for you!

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More Forth of July Events

Check out some of my favorite Florida bloggers and publications for events, ideas, fashion and food!

Fort Lauderdale on The Cheap – July Fourth Fireworks & Festivities

Florida Travel + Life – Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Florida

Ocean Drive Magazine – Miami Events

We wish you a very happy Fourth of July and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to see some of our holiday celebrations!

Information we provide should be directly verified by readers, is subject to change, provided only as a courtesy and please remember to contact the event coordinators directly for information, times and any questions you may have before you go. Event info is compiled from city and county websites.

About Michele BellisariMichele Bellisari is the founder of #SoooBoca® Lifestyle & Media based in Boca Raton and a Realtor with Real Broker. If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Boca Raton and any of the surrounding cities let her help you out! Thinking of purchasing a vacation home? Michele blogs, vlogs, posts and shares all things Boca Raton, South Florida & Beyond from events, people, food, travel, home decor, fashion, beauty and real estate! You can find more at www.soooboca.com and on all the socials @soooboca. Information in this post should be verified with your accountant, attorney and or financial planner as well as the state of Florida. Information in posts should be verified independently. Information deemed reliable, not guaranteed.

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5 COMMENTS

Gwen Gottlieb June 30, 2020 At 1:55 pm

Love having all of this info in one place. Great job of compiling all of this!
#SoooBoca June 30, 2020 At 8:02 am

Thanks sooo much Rosemary! Happy Fourth of July to you!
Darcy Vandenberg June 29, 2020 At 6:02 pm

What a fun and informative post! Thank you and I pinned it to my travel board! Thank you
Rosemary Davis June 27, 2020 At 9:57 am

Michele,

Thanks for the update on the 4th of July happenings in and around Boca Raton.

I am passing your post along to friends and family in the area!

Rosemary