## Details

Celebrate America’s Independence Day at the Faith and Fireworks FREE 4th of July Spectacular with the City of Ft. Lauderdale!

***SEE FIREWORKS MEETING SPOT & ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE BELOW**
FYI: CVS located 1/4 mile from fireworks meeting spot

The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza in [Las Olas Oceanside Park](https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/232/1091) and on [Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/beach/beaches/fort-lauderdale-beach) featuring live bands, a kids zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks display. The kids zone provides nonstop energy and excitement with plenty of music, inflatable water slides, face painting, and a variety of other amusing beach games.

As the sun goes down, the celebration heats up with live music and entertainment from the iconic R&B group **En Vogue**! En Vogue is an American R&B, soul, and club/dance vocal group known for their harmonies, soulful vocals, and diva stage presence. Top hits include “My Lovin (You’re Never Gonna Get It)”, “Don’t Let Go (Love)”, “Whatta Man (feat. Salt-n-Pepa)”, “Don’t Go”, and many more.

***FIREWORKS MEETING SPOT & ENTERTAINMENT** Seville St & A1A in front of Starbucks on the beach. Look for church signs & text church (954) 445-7299 if questions
After the sun sets all eyes will turn toward the sky for the City’s spectacular 23-minute fireworks show on Fort Lauderdale Beach at 8:45 p.m. This dazzling pyrotechnic display is an annual favorite of children and adults of all ages!

## Entertainment Schedule
| **TIME** | **EVENT** | **LOCATION** |
| —- | —– | ——– |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Family Activities: DJ, |
Games, Activities, and
Water Slides | On Beach South of Las Olas |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Family Activities: Arts
& Crafts and Face Painting
| Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | S.O.U.L. (Old School,
New School, and R&B)
| Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 2:45 – 4:45 PM | Coyote Wild Band (Classic/Current
Rock and Country) | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Reaxtion Band (Top 40)
| Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage |
| 7:30 – 8:45 PM | En Vogue (R&B, Soul) | Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage |
| 8:45 – 9:15 PM | Fireworks | Fort Lauderdale Beach over
the Atlantic Ocean |

**Parking Information**
### Beach Parking
$25 Event Rate (Honored until midnight.)

* Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle
* Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 700 Seabreeze Blvd
* North Beach Parking Lot, 725 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

### On-Street Parking
Regular Rates Apply

* Registered Residents: $1.50/hour
* Visitors: $4/hour
* Residential Beach Parking Permits are not valid during special events.

## Water Taxi Stops
Departs every 30 minutes with service towards the beach at Stop #6: International Swimming Hall of Fame.

* Runs 10 AM – 10 PM (Board prior to 7:30 p.m. to see the fireworks show.)
* Daily Prices: $25 Adults (12+), $20 Child (5-11), and children under 5 are free. Prices are good for all day.
* Purchase tickets in advance at [www.watertaxi.com](https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fwww.watertaxi.com%2f%3ffbclid%3dIwAR0F2OzLN3wlheEr-PWHtM6sVWjA7Kz0BUDTta-pjnMPT2Gu43JLEKsONeQ).

### Pick-up Locations

* To view all the available pick-up locations, visit [www.watertaxi.com/route-map.](https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/www.watertaxi.com/route-map.)

### Drop-off Location

* Stop #6 – International Swimming Hall of Fame, 1 Hall of Fame Dr

## Traffic Advisory
Motorists should expect heavy traffic and are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate travel routes or transportation.

* [4th of July Spectacular Traffic Advisory Flyer](https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/900/638551625971770000)