City of fort Lauderdale 4th of July spectacular
Date
July 4, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
Las Olas Oceanside Park

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 that create 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 alike, providing the perfect ending to a day of patriotic celebration.

Saturday, July 4
12-9:15 PM
Fort Lauderdale Beach
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/july4

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