Embrace the spirit of July 4th in Miami Beach with a day filled with music, family activities, and dazzling firework displays at two locations in North Beach and South Beach. Starting earlier in the day, join us at Altos Del Mar Park and the Miami Beach Bandshell for the Fire on the Fourth festival, which culminates in a spectacular drone and fireworks show over the beach. The Ocean Drive Association will also present their annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert, featuring live music and a stunning firework display on Ocean Drive at 12 Street.

Fire on the Fourth kicks off at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at a new location in Altos Del Mar Park at 76 Street and Collins Avenue with activities, food trucks and a family zone featuring a rock climbing wall, inflatable soccer dart game, obstacle course, giant yard games and an Imagination Playground open from 3-7:30 p.m. Music performances take the stage from 5-9 p.m. with entertainment by DJ Luc, MC Maria Salas and The Miami Beats Band. “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be sung by seventh grader Isabella Velasquez. Fire on the Fourth concludes with a drone show and fireworks on the beachfront starting at 9 p.m. 

Free Musical Performance at Library

Celebrate Independence Day with the Navy Band Southeast Fairwinds Woodwind Quintet! Free and open to all ages.

Wednesday, July 3

7 PM

Miami Beach Regional Library

227 22 Street

For more information and to register, please contact the library at 305.535.4219 or visit http://mdpls.org/events

Beach Skate Roller Disco 

As an extension of Fire on the Fourth in North Beach, the Miami Beach Bandshell will be transformed into a free outdoor roller disco with music by Lolo & DJ Hottpants. Bring your own skates or blades. Miami Beach residents can enjoy free skate rentals with a photo I.D. Music lovers can take in the tunes from the Club Box Deck even if they prefer to go without skates. 

Thursday, July 4

5 PM - 9 PM

The Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert on Ocean Drive

In South Beach, the Ocean Drive Association in partnership with the City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau will host its annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert, commencing with an orchestra performance by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks display will start at 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations at one of the many alfresco restaurants or bring their beach chairs, blankets and picnic fare. 

Thursday, July 4

8:30 PM Orchestra Performance

9 PM Fireworks

Lummus Park

Ocean Drive & 12 Street

Transportation

On Thursday, July 4 the city will offer a special Park & Ride shuttle service from the 42 Street garage to Altos Del Mar Park (76 Street) between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. Shuttles will run approximately every 15 minutes.

Attendees can also ride the free citywide trolley service from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Service frequency for the trolleys is approximately every 20 minutes. For more details, visit www.miamibeachtrolley.com.

You can also opt to travel by bicycle along our beautiful Beachwalk. Click here to learn more about the city's bicycle network and bicycle parking options. Don't have a bike? Learn more about renting a Citi Bike.

Parking Information

The municipal parking lot at 7501 Collins Ave. will be unavailable during the event but surface parking is available across the street from the Miami Beach Bandshell at 299 72 St. (P92) between Collins and Harding avenues. Other municipal lots are located at 225 79 Street (P107) and 8040 Collins Ave. (P108). In addition, metered street parking is available along Collins Avenue.

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

A heat advisory is in effect for Miami Beach until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.

Two cooling sites will be open to the public at the following locations on July 4:

Altos Del Mar Park Cooling Tents | 76 Street & Collins Avenue

2 PM – 9 PM

Art Deco Welcome Center | 1001 Ocean Drive

9 AM – 5 PM

The cooling tents in Altos Del Mar Park will offer shade, misting fans and emergency cooling chairs for those in need.

Please drink lots of water, wear sunscreen and call 911 if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Learn more about how to stay safe in extreme heat. In addition, remember to check on pets frequently and try to walk them in the morning or evening, before the sun is at its hottest.

Flagler Monument Island Closed to Boaters

The City of Miami Beach will once again close its popular Flagler Monument Island to boaters over the long holiday weekend in response to a history of littering by irresponsible visitors. The uninhabited island will close starting on Thursday, July 4 at 6 a.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 8.

Firework Safety

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to leave them to the professionals. Join us at the events listed above to enjoy public firework displays in North Beach or South Beach. Please do not bring any personal fireworks to our events. Learn more about firework safety.

What Not to Bring

Personal fireworks, Styrofoam, drones, glass containers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The city encourages all attendees to do their part by recycling to #KeepMBClean.

For the complete schedule of July 4th festivities, visit https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/july4celebration/.

As a reminder, non-essential city offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.