Fort Lauderdale's free 4th of July Spectacular is on the beach at A1A and Las Olas. In 2026: drones at 8:45 p.m., fireworks at 9. 2027 details to come.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year. The City of Fort Lauderdale has not announced its 2027 plans yet, so the details below are from the 2026 event, from the city’s 4th of July Spectacular page. Questions: the city’s Neighbor Support Center, 954-828-8000.
Fort Lauderdale celebrates Independence Day with the 4th of July Spectacular, a free, all-day event on Fort Lauderdale Beach and in Las Olas Oceanside Park, at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. It ends with a drone show and the city’s fireworks over the ocean. We will update this page when the city posts the 2027 schedule.
What this means for you
- Free; the 2026 event ran noon to 9:15 p.m.
- Drone show 8:45 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m. in 2026.
- Las Olas Boulevard between A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard closed all day; parking near the beach carried a $25 event rate.
- The water taxi is the easiest way in; board before 7:30 p.m.
The 2026 schedule
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the city’s lineup included:
| Time | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Noon to 5 p.m. | Kids zone: crafts, face painting, inflatable water slides | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| Noon to 1 p.m. | Tribute to the Troops, patriotic music | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 1 to 2 p.m. | DJ EchoSlim and host Tre | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 2 to 4 p.m. | Sistas of the ’70s | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 7:30 p.m. | Walker Hayes in concert | Fort Lauderdale Beach |
| 8:45 p.m. | Drone show | Over the beach |
| 9 p.m. | Fireworks | Over the beach |
Getting there and parking
These were the 2026 arrangements, from the city’s event page:
- Beach lots, $25 event rate (good until midnight): Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle; Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 700 Seabreeze Blvd.; North Beach Village lot, 725 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
- On-street beach parking, $25 event rate: the barrier island between Vistamar Street and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, and A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and NE 18th Street. Residential beach permits and discounts were not valid.
- Downtown: the Riverwalk Center Garage, 150 SE 2nd St., at $3 an hour for visitors and $1.50 for registered residents; the E. Clay Shaw lot under the 17th Street bridge, $4 an hour for visitors and $1.50 for registered residents.
- Water taxi: ran 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a $25 all-day pass for July 3, 4 or 5. The closest stop is F7 Las Olas Landing, 301 Las Olas Circle. Board before 7:30 p.m. to make the fireworks.
Road closures in 2026
- 6 a.m. to midnight: Las Olas Boulevard closed between A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard. Northbound A1A drivers could turn around at Bayshore Drive, and southbound drivers at 600 Seabreeze Blvd.
- 8 p.m. to midnight: southbound Seabreeze Boulevard traffic sent west on Las Olas; eastbound Las Olas traffic sent south on Seabreeze; the turnaround south of the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center closed.
The city urged drivers to avoid the area. Check our road construction page too: the Las Olas and Sunrise bridges over the Intracoastal are under rehabilitation into 2027.
Fireworks at home
Florida law (section 791.08, Florida Statutes) allows people to use fireworks on three designated holidays: Independence Day, July 4, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The law does not override other local rules, and a properly recorded homeowners’ association covenant can still ban them.
Where else to watch
In Fort Lauderdale the beach show is the main event. For other July 4 events in the neighboring cities, check their parks departments in June; we list what we confirm in things to do this month.
Related: parks and trails and getting around Fort Lauderdale.
Frequently asked questions
What time are the Fort Lauderdale fireworks on the Fourth of July?
At the 2026 4th of July Spectacular the fireworks began at 9 p.m. over Fort Lauderdale Beach, right after a drone show at 8:45 p.m. The city has not yet announced 2027 times.
Where are the Fort Lauderdale Fourth of July fireworks?
The city’s 4th of July Spectacular is held on Fort Lauderdale Beach and in Las Olas Oceanside Park, at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. The event is free.
Where can I park for the Fort Lauderdale fireworks?
In 2026 the beach lots, including the Las Olas Garage at 200 E. Las Olas Circle, and beach on-street spaces charged a $25 event rate. The water taxi stop at Las Olas Landing is closest to the show.
Are fireworks legal in Florida on the Fourth of July?
Yes. State law, section 791.08, allows the use of fireworks on Independence Day, July 4, as well as on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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