Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

🇺🇸 America turns 250 on Saturday. Here's a roundup of festivities around Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the big birthday.

🎉 Oakland Park is hosting an All-American Picnic at City Centennial Park on Friday from 4-7pm.

  • Enjoy live music by Costa Music Events, field-day games and an apple pie eating contest.
  • The event begins with the Oakland Park Library ribbon-cutting ceremony.

    • 🎆 Fort Lauderdale's parks department is hosting the 4th of July Spectacular in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday.

  • The free event will offer water slides, beach games, face painting, a live performance by country music singer Walker Hayes, a drone show and fireworks.
  • Noon-9:15pm.

    • 🤠 The Wharf's Most American Party will have bull riding, ax throwing, cowboy hat giveaways, an apple pie contest, and $10 red, white and blue cocktails.

  • Free RSVP; 21+.
  • Kicks off at noon on Saturday.

    • 🍻 Enjoy five free drinks at the Red, White and Booze Bar Crawl on Las Olas on Saturday beginning at 5 pm.

  • Participating spots: Palm Room, The Wilder, Coyo Taco, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila and Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery.
  • Tickets; 21+.

    • 🍺 Tarpon River Brewing is hosting the Fourth of July Beer Olympics from 12-2pm on Saturday.

  • Tickets; 21+.
  • Prizes for first, second and third place.

    • 🎇 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is celebrating America's birthday with a parade, family-friendly festivities and fireworks.

  • Parade: 10-11am.
  • Family Fun Day: 11am-1pm.
  • Fireworks: 9pm.