Fourth of July in Florida 2020

Fourth of July will be a little different this year but lets roll with what we have to work with!

Cookouts, beach picnics, boating, virtual 5K’s, decorating, roadtripping and sandcastle contests will be happening and YES, in some cases, fireworks will be happening around Florida too! Take a scroll through the blog for tons of inspo to celebrate July 4th 2020!

We have sparklers ready and the Captain is ready to grill some fresh mahi or snapper…maybe we can convince him to make some of his famous smoked fish dip too! The plan is to sort of not have a plan and just go with the flow this year. 

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PS…Don’t forget to pick you may want to pick up some themed masks as per different county ordinances and of course if you want to get a little fancy you can always do a little shopping for yourself!

My yellow lab Brody is always open to new toys and of course a new Independence Day outfit or collar so if your pet needs a fresh new fashion look or some treats check out gear and more from Chewy!

Brody

Lastly at the end of this blog post you will find some road trip suggestions and vacation ideas that you may want to consider and some of my favorite bloggers, who have some great suggestions and inspo for you this Fourth of July! 

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Boca Raton – Cancelled

The City of Boca Raton has cancelled the Fabulous Fourth Celebration – City of Boca Raton  celebration. 

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Adorn your businesses, homes and yards with red, white, and blue and compete for the “Most patriotic house (or business) in Delray Beach”. Registration is required, free and open to City of Delray Beach residents and business only.

Submit 1-3 photos of your home, front of house (or business) and front yard only no later than June 26th. Judges will award the top 3 homes and winners will be announced on July 4th. Please label each upload with your name. Photos will be placed in an online gallery for all to see.  

On Saturday, July 4, 2020, the City of Coral Springs invites its residents and businesses to enjoy our Fourth of July Parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honor of our country’s independence.

This year due to COVID-19, we will not be hosting a Fourth of July Celebration at Mullins Park. Instead, festively decorated city vehicles representing each department will visit all of our Coral Springs communities. As we pass by, remember to wave your flags and practice social distancing.

The following is an estimated timeline the parade will visit each neighborhood:

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• 10:00 a.m. Country Club of Coral Springs
• 10:25 a.m. Westchester
• 10:50 a.m. The Springs/Pine Landing
• 11:00 a.m. Cypress Run/Cypress Glen
• 11:15 a.m. Oakwood/Shadow Wood
• 11:30 a.m. Ramblewood South/Sherwood Forest
• 12:15 p.m. Forest Hills
• 12:30 p.m. Pine Glen/Riverside/Meadow & Dells
• 12:40 p.m. Hidden Hammocks/Oakbrook
• 1:00 p.m. Pine Ridge/ North Springs
• 1:15 p.m. Chevy Chase

We ask residents to clear the street of any vehicles, as this may cause the route to shift.

Please understand, due to vehicle size and navigation, we cannot get through each of our city’s neighborhoods. However, if you don’t see your community on the list, residents can view the parade from the following locations listed below. You must remain with your families and safely distanced from others while viewing:

• North Community (view from Westview Drive)
• Betti Stradling ( view from Coral Springs Drive)
• Chevy Chase Park
• Westchester Park (view from NW123 Ave)
• Three Mountains Park
• Jaycee Park

The Parade will be live streamed on the City’s Facebook, Youtube Channel and on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.2, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99.

We remind our residents that fireworks can be dangerous. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Airborne fireworks run the risk of damaging property or causing serious injury to users.

Fort Lauderdale 

City of Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved moving forward with the coordination of four fireworks shows as part of Fort Lauderdale’s Independence Day Celebration. Locations being explored for the shows currently include Holiday Park, downtown, the north beach area, and the northwest area. 

The shows will not be open to spectators, however, neighbors will be encouraged to enjoy the fireworks from their backyards and front porches as we celebrate the 4th of July together by staying apart. As more information becomes available, updates will be shared on this website.

 This dazzling pyrotechnic display is simulcast with music on 101.5 LITE FM and is an annual favorite for all!

Florida Keys July 4th Events 

You know the #SoooBoca family loves their “Keys” however this year many things are cancelled due to Covid-19. Please click the link above to see what is happening from Key Largo to Key West

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! 

25 Things To Do In The Florida Keys 

Discover Daycations In Your Own Backyard 

Florida Travel & Life

Visit Florida 

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!

Fourth of July Inspo

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

D’arcy Vandenberg – Dear D’arcy

Rosemary Davis – Distinctly Southern Style

Gwen Gottlieb – Gwen Lives Well

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.