With so many things going on amidst political unrest and the global pandemic it's a tougher year than most to decide where (and most importantly how) to watch fireworks for 4th of July tradition. Thanks to our friends at NBC6 Miami for coming up with this list of where to watch the light shows around South Florida this weekend, both physically and online:
Fort Lauderdale
The City of Fort Lauderdale will be launching fireworks from four locations around the city starting at 9 p.m. Officials are asking neighbors to enjoy the show from their homes.
- Holiday Park, Sunrise Boulevard and US-1 (18 minute show)
- City Hall, Andrews Avenue and Northeast 1st Street (18 minute show)
- Carter Park, Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 16th Avenue (18 minute show)
- Beach Community Center, Oakland Park Boulevard and A1A (10 minute show)
The event can also be live-streamed on Youtube, and a virtual show will also be available at this site and aired on Comcast Channel 78 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
Hialeah
The City of Hialeah is teaming up with Cano Health to broadcast a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m.
The broadcast can be available on MegaTV, and it can also be streamed from the City of Hialeah’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as from Mayor Carlos Hernandez’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach will be hosting a variety of virtual activities in lieu of its traditional festivities:
- Home Decorating Contest:Residents are asked to share photos of their "best red, white and blue décor" and share photos to the city'sFacebook, Instagram or Twitter pages.
- Sidewalk Art Contest for Kids:Children are encouraged to produce their best chalk art, and photos can be shared to the city's social media platforms.
- Virtual Firework Display:A firework show paired with music by the New World Symphony will be available for streaming on the city's Facebook account and will air on Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband and Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse.
North Miami
The City of North Miami is hosting a virtual “Independence Day Tribute” that can be viewed at 6 p.m. on the city’s official Facebook page.
The tribute will feature a “special compilation of past North Miami Independence Day Celebration on the Bay events.”
Miami Lakes
The Town of Miami Lakes is teaming up with its Cultural Affairs Committee to host a fireworks celebration that will launch from Graham Dairy Lake and Miami Lakes Optimist Park from 9-9:30 p.m.
Residents are asked to watch the fireworks from their homes, and the show can also be live-streamed.
There will also be a “friendly neighborhood competition” to see who can post the best-looking barbecue on social media. Participants who tag photos on Instagram with “@Town_of_Miami_Lakes” and “#AllAmericanBBQML” will enter to win a $25 gift card to Home Depot.
Doral
Doral's annual Independence Day celebration will take place via livestream this year, with a fireworks display beginning at 9:20 p.m. It will be available for viewing on Youtube and the city's Facebook page.
In a press release, city officials reminded residents that no barbecues, picnics or gatherings are permitted at any parks in Doral, which will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Pompano Beach
The City of Pompano Beach will be launching fireworks from an undisclosed location, and officials say that "many residents should be able to see them firsthand" just by looking up at the sky.
The show will also be available via livestream on this website as well as on Comcast Channel 78.
Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens is holding a drive-in Fourth of July firework celebration at Hard Rock Stadium. Gates will open at 7:45 p.m. and the show is set to kick off at 9:15 p.m.