Jul 3, 2009 11:27 pm US/Eastern
What And Where To See Miami-Dade County Fireworks
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
The big bashes are at Bayfront Park and Miami Beach, but you can celebrate from Aventura to Homestead with picnics, concerts, and of course, the big bang at the end of the night. All events are free and open to the public unless specified.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AVENTURA
All-American July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Country Club Drive, Aventura
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m. can be viewed anywhere along Country Club Drive.
For more info: Call (305) 466-8930
BLACK POINT PARK & MARINA
24775 SW 87th Avenue, Cutler Bay
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 258-4092
COCONUT GROVE
4th of July at Peacock Park
Live music, food, children's activities
Festivities begin at 4 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 444-7270
COUNTRY WALK
Country Walk Clubhouse
Live DJ, Obstacle Course, X-treme Challenge
Free To Residents
Festivities begin: 4:00 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 238-9336 Ext. 14
DORAL
Independence Day Celebration & Parade
J.C. Bermudez Park
Parade through Doral begins at 10:00 a.m.
Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks & Laser Light Show: 9:00 p.m.
For more info:
Visit their webpage or call (305) 593-6611
HIALEAH
4th Of July Celebration - Freestyle Explosion
Milander Park, 4700 Palm Ave.
Entertainment and Food
Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.
Fireworks & Laser show: 9:00 p.m.
For more info:
Visit their webpage or call (305) 889-5701.
HOMESTEAD
Homestead Sports Complex
4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show
Festivities begin at noon
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info:
Visit their website or call (305) 224-4580
KEY BISCAYNE
4th of July Parade - Crandon Blvd.
Parade with homemade floats, marching bands, followed by the Old-Fashioned Picnic
Parade: 11:00 a.m.
Fireworks on the Beach at sunset
MIAMI
Old Fashioned July Fourth at the Barnacle
3485 Main Highway
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Munroe House will be opened to visitors for tours.
Children's activities, kite-making, knot demonstrations
Fees: $5 - 12 years and older
$2 - age 6-12
Under 6 - free
NO FIREWORKS
For more info: Call (305) 442-6866.
MIAMI-BAYFRONT PARK
America's Birthday Bash
Bayside Ampitheatre
301 Biscayne Blvd
Live multicultural music, food booths, children's play area
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 358-7550.
MIAMI BEACH
Fourth of July Celebration
Festivities begin: 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m. at 8th Street and Ocean Drive
Arrive early, bring beach chairs, and towels
No coolers or bottles
Free bus transportation: (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM) from Collins Ave lots at 72 & 81 to Washington Ave and 11 ST.
For more info: Call (305) 673-7400.
MIAMI LAKES
Miami Lakes Park West
NW 82nd Avenue
Concert and Fireworks
Festivities begin 6:00 p.m.
MIAMI SPRINGS
Friday, July 3rd:
Car show on the Circle
Saturday, July 4th:
The Miami Springs Country Club
Fourth of July Parade starts at the Recreation Center
Hot dogs and family fun at the Miami Springs Country Club immediately following the parade
Fireworks start at dusk
For more info: Call (305) 805-5075.
NORTH MIAMI
Bay Celebration
FIU Biscayne Campus, 3000 NE 151st St.
Radio Disney, concert, and food.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 891-4636.
SOUTH MIAMI
Fireworks and Community Celebration
Palmer Park
Live music, children's games, food
Festivities start at 5:00 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
For more info: Call (305) 663-6319
SURFSIDE
Western Hardpack Beach, 9365 Collins Ave
Water slides, food, music and fun.
Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:00 p.m.
Surfside residents or hotel guests are free
Other Admission:
Adults: $8
14 and younger: $5.
For more info: Call (305) 866-3635
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