4th of July Spectacular

Celebrate America’s Independence Day at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s free 4th of July Spectacular!

The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach, featuring live bands, a kid’s zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks display. The kid’s zone provides nonstop energy and excitement with plenty of music, inflatable water slides, face painting, and various other amusing beach games.

As the sun goes down, the celebration heats up with live music and entertainment. After the sun sets, all eyes will turn toward the sky to watch the City’s spectacular 23-minute fireworks show on Fort Lauderdale Beach at 8:45 p.m. This dazzling pyrotechnic display is an annual favorite of children and adults of all ages!

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Las Olas Oceanside Park

12:00 – 5:00 PM: Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Food Trucks & Local Vendors
12:00 – 2:00 PM: S.O.U.L. (Old School, New School, and R&B)
2:45 – 4:45 PM: Band TBA

Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage

5:00 – 7:00 PM Reaxtion Band (Top 40)
7:30 – 8:45 PM En Vogue (R&B, Soul)
8:45 – 9:15 PM Fireworks Fort Lauderdale Beach over the Atlantic Ocean

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Las Olas Boulevard between A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Northbound A1A traffic may access turnarounds at Poinsettia and Cortez Streets, and southbound A1A traffic may access a turnaround at SE 5th Street.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic and are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate travel routes or transportation.

ARRIVE STRESS-FREE

Avoid the traffic jams and the hunt for a parking space. Instead, enjoy a quick ride by the sea on the Water Taxi.
Service runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
FLORIDA RESIDENTS: Enter Promo Code: LOCAL24 at checkout for 20% off all regular service pass types! *You must show your Florida ID when boarding. This offer is valid on all pass types and cannot be combined with any other offer. It is not valid for specialty cruises (Sunset Music Cruise). Offer valid 5/1/24 to 9/30/24.

For tickets and information, visit www.watertaxi.com

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