Check out some of the events and activities going on in and around Hollywood Florida this 4th of July
Hollywood: Independence Day weekend on Hollywood Beach will be featuring nightly musical performances at the Theatre (Johnson Street and Broadwalk) from 7:30-9 p.m. Caribbean Music Farm is scheduled to play July 1, upbeat jazz by Phil Fest & Friends on July 2 and classic rock and roll by White Noise on July 3. Then on July 4, country music group Rodeo Clowns will be followed by Galo’s tribute to Santana (6-10 p.m.).
Twenty minutes of fireworks will light up the sky over Atlantic Ocean at 9 p.m. Bridges will close for eastbound traffic from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. Park at a downtown parking garage and ride the free express bus to Hollywood Beach. Normal downtown parking rates apply.
4th of July on Hollywood Beach
Bring the kids for fun, games and DJ 1-6 p.m. July 4 at Charnow Park, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. 954-921-3404, hollywoodfl.org/parks_rec/special_events.asp
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Hallandale Beach: Kids will have a blast with a bounce house, arts and crafts, pony rides, music and balloon animals from 4-8 p.m. at Village at Gulfstream Park. Fireworks show is at 9 p.m. over Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, 501 S. Federal Highway. 954-378-0900, thevillageatgulfstreampark.com
Pembroke Pines: Family activities start at 6 p.m. on the festival grounds and include free kids’ rides until 8:30 p.m. Wesley Philips Band is the musical entertainment. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs because fireworks show is at 9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. 954-435-6525, ppines.com
Fort Lauderdale: Start the holiday with the centennial Wade-In 50th anniversary commemoration. This historic event led to the integration of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Celebration begins 9 a.m. at Eula Johnson house, 1100 NW Sixth Street, followed by a state historic marker unveiling 11 a.m. at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Call 954-828-4755 to reserve a seat on the free Sun Trolley. “Fourth of July Spectacular” on the beach will have live music and a DJ. Festivities take place from 12:30-9 p.m. and will feature family beach activities and contests. The annual fireworks presentation at 9 p.m. blasts off at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. 954-828-5363, fortlauderdale.gov
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Festivities kick off with the annual parade starting 10 a.m. on Bougainvillea Drive behind Town Hall. Post-parade fun begins at 12:30 p.m. on the beach in front of El Prado Park. The Volunteer Fire Department will feature truck, hose and sea rescue demos. There will also be a skim boarding demo and a children’s sand castle competition. Fireworks at Anglin’s pier shoot off at 9 p.m. 954-776-1000, lbts.com
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