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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCelebrate July 4th in Miami Beach City of Miami Beach, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2024 Celebrate July 4th in Miami Beach — From North Beach to South Beach, It’s Fireworks and Fun — Miami Beach, FL – Embrace the spirit of July 4th in Miami Beach with a day filled with music, family activities, and dazzling fireworks displays at two iconic locations. 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. Meanwhile, the Ocean Drive Association presents their annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert, featuring live music and a stunning firework display on Ocean Drive at 12 Street. “The Fourth of July is a holiday that unites Americans with a common celebration of our shared heritage and freedoms we hold dear,” said Miami Beach Interim City Manager Rickelle Williams. “The holiday is even more special in Miami Beach because we have so many diverse cultures and traditions represented.” 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 that will operate 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 display on the beachfront starting at 9 p.m. The Miami Beach Bandshell at 7275 Collins Ave. will be transformed into a free outdoor roller disco from 5-9 p.m. with music by Lolo & DJ Hottpants of Sweat Records. 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. In addition to the North Beach festivities, 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 on Ocean Drive and 12 Street 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. Transportation Attendees can ride the free citywide trolley service from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the holiday. Service frequency for the trolleys is approximately every 20 minutes. For more details, visit www.miamibeachtrolley.com. Eventgoers can also opt to travel by bicycle along the 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 for Fire on the Fourth 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. 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 www.miamibeachfl.gov/july4celebration. ### To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2ADA (2232) and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).