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Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks in Miami 2025

Looking for an explosive way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Here are your best bets on Independence Day across South Florida.
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The rockets' red glare! The bombs bursting in air! It's the Fourth of July! Photo by Dominik/Adobe Stock
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The United States marks its 249th birthday this weekend. While many Americans are on edge and wondering if our democratic experiment will make it to its 250th next year, millions out there are just excited to blow off steam and blow shit up over the coming days.

South Florida's about to get lit for the Fourth of July, so you might as well know where best to look up after the sun goes down.

From beachside blowouts and symphonic serenades to good ol' fashioned family fun and star-studded throwback concerts, this year’s celebrations promise enough fireworks to outshine your cousin’s backyard sparkler-a-thon.

Here’s your spark-studded guide to the biggest and brightest Fourth of July fireworks celebrations, from Hialeah to Homestead and everywhere the stars and stripes fly in between. (Are you more the partying kind? Check out our list of July Fourth Weekend Parties here!)

Will it rain on our fireworks displays? Here's what we know.

Oh, and for God's sake, don't shoot your gun in the air.

Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks in Miami and South Florida


Coconut Grove

If there's any place that could turn a day at the park into a ritzy affair, it's the Grove. The Miami Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at Peacock Park for its annual Independence Day celebration. Patriotic anthems the likes of Frank Von Suppé's "Light Cavalry Overture" and John Philip Sousa's iconic "The Stars and Stripes Forever" are sure to sweep you off your feet as a themed drone show soars above you. You're encouraged to bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair. Festivities open at 3 p.m.; concert commences at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove; themiso.org; Admission is free.

Coral Gables

The historic Biltmore Hotel will open its golf course grounds for its signature Fourth of July celebration in partnership with the City of Coral Gables. A pre-show headlined by the Navy Band Southeast starts at 5 p.m. before the Greater Miami Symphonic Band joins at 7 p.m. for a pre-fireworks concert. By 9 p.m., you can count on a lit-up Coral Gables sky. 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; coralgables.com; Admission is free.

Cutler Bay

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a U.S. Air Force flyover happening only at Cutler Bay's 55th annual Fourth of July Celebration! Head over to Whispering Pines Park for an impressive aerobatic show coupled with a golf cart parade, cookout, music, inflatables, and more. As no American holiday is complete without blowing stuff up, feel free to follow the festivities up with one of the multiple evening fireworks shows listed in this guide. 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 4, at Whispering Pines Park, 8800 Ridgeland Dr., Cutler Bay; cutlerbay-fl.gov. Admission is free.

Doral

Doral’s Central Park will transform into a red, white, and blue playground with live music, inflatables, food vendors, and a fireworks finale that lasts a solid 25 minutes. The fireworks are set to blast off at 9:20 p.m., but parking logistics are crucial — on-site passes cost $15 in advance, while free off-site parking and trolleys are your budget-friendly Plan B. 5 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Doral Central Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral; cityofdoral.com. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.

Downtown Miami

A fireworks show with front-row seats to Biscayne Bay? Count us in. Bayfront Park’s long-standing Fourth of July Festival is pulling out all the stops this year with live music from DJ MDOT, Orlando Mendez, Higher Ground, and the U.S. Navy Band. You'll also watch a hot dog eating contest and classic car showcase, and the Kids' Zone will keep the little ones busy. The event doubles as Bayfront Park's centennial celebration this year, so expect an epic pyrotechnic display over the water. 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Admission is free.
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Miami-Dade and Broward offer multiple Fourth of July celebrations, complete with fireworks displays, drone shows, live music, and more.
Photo by Elisha Terada

Fort Lauderdale

If you're looking to make more than just an evening out of your holiday, look no further than Fort Lauderdale's 4th of July Spectacular. The nine-hour event has an enviable itinerary that kicks off at noon with family activities like water slides and face painting and a lineup of live music covering virtually every genre from country to pop chart-toppers. Iconic R&B girl group En Vogue will build up to the 23-minute fireworks finale with hits like "Free Your Mind" and "Whatta Man," priming you to drop it low under the pyrotechnic glow. Noon to 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; parks.fortlauderdale.gov. Admission is free.

Hialeah

"Si tu pasas por mi casa." Feel free to join the more than 18,000 locals who flock to Hialeah Park's Independence Day Celebration each year. The event's sizeable attendance comes as no surprise, considering it's won multiple awards from the Florida Festivals & Events Association. Cuban mainstays Lenier, Ricky Valido, and Marlon Fernandez will headline the event, and DJs Yus and A10 will keep the party going while attendees munch on local food trucks. A 30-minute fireworks display and laser show are scheduled to end the night with a bang — literally. 4 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Milander Park, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah; hialeahfl.gov. Admission is free.

Homestead

Crank it up at Race to the 4th at the  Homestead-Miami Speedway. Live performances from Natalie La Rose, Marti Pritz, Dale Pututi, and Latin Grammy winner Maffio headline the action, while DJ battles and more than 100 luxury cars offer additional flash. Add in food trucks, craft vendors, a kids' zone, and a 9 p.m. fireworks show, and you’ve got a turbo-charged Fourth. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd., Homestead; homesteadfl.gov. Admission is free.

Little Havana

Take me out to the ballgame...and stay for the fireworks. The Marlins host the Brewers on Independence Day at loanDepot Park, where fans can partake in Red, White & Brew tastings of American beers. Stick around postgame for a full fireworks display. It’s also Military Appreciation Night — active and retired service members can get discounted tickets and a limited-edition jersey. 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at loanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; mlb.com. Tickets start at $15 via mlb.tickets.com.

Miami Beach

This year, Fire on the Fourth goes all in with roller skating, classical music, and not one, but two, fireworks shows. Start your night with a groovy glide at the Miami Beach Bandshell’s Roller Disco, then head to Altos Del Mar Park for fireworks and drones at 9 p.m. Or, score prime sand real estate near Lummus Park for the 9 p.m. fireworks synced to a live orchestra. 5 to 9 p.m. at Altos del Mar Park, 7601 Atlantic Way, Miami Beach; and 8:30 p.m. at Lummus Park, 12th Street and Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; miamibeachfl.gov. Admission is free.

Sunrise

Sunrise makes it a doubleheader with festivities for early birds and night owls. Start the day at the city’s Great Outdoors parade and Family Fun Day, complete with an inflatable water slide, splash pad, and snow cones. Come evening, party at Amerant Bank Arena with live music from Paradigm Party Band, a kids’ fun zone, and fireworks bursting skyward at 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 4, at City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip, Sunrise; and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; sunrisefl.gov. Admission is free.

Westchester

The Tropical Park crowd doesn’t play when it comes to the Fourth. Hosted by Miami-Dade Parks and Univision, this block party offers DJs, live music, appearances by Univision talent, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Bring your own chairs, coolers and patience — it gets packed fast. The fireworks over the lake are more than worth it. 4 to 9 p.m. at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Miami; miamidade.gov. Admission is free.