4th of July Spectacular

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4th of July Spectacular. Free event. Fort Lauderdale Beach. Noon to 9:15 PM. Drone show 8:45. Fireworks 9. Featuring Walker Hayes.

Celebrate America's Independence Day at the City of Fort Lauderdale's free 4th of July Spectacular featuring Walker Hayes!

The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beachhighlighted by a live performance at 7:30 p.m. from country music superstar Walker Hayes, known for hit songs including "Fancy Like," "AA," and "Y'all Life."

The event will also feature additional live entertainment, 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 sets, spectators will be treated to a spectacular drone show over Fort Lauderdale Beach beginning at 8:45 p.m., featuring hundreds of illuminated drones creating patriotic images and animations in the night sky.

Immediately following the drone show, the City’s signature fireworks display will light up the shoreline at 9 p.m. This dazzling pyrotechnic finale is an annual favorite for children and adults of all ages and provides the perfect ending to a day of patriotic celebration.

 

Saturday, July 4, 2026

 

Entertainment Schedule

 TIME  EVENT  LOCATION
 Noon - 5 PM
 Kids Zone: DJ, Games, Water Slides  On Beach South of Las Olas Blvd
 Noon - 5 PM
 Kids Zone: Arts & Crafts, Face Painting  Las Olas Oceanside Park
 Noon - 1 PM
 Tribute to the Troops (Patriotic Music)  Las Olas Oceanside Park
 1-2 PM
 DJ EchoSlim & Host Tre  Las Olas Oceanside Park
 2-4 PM
 Sistas of the '70s ('70s Music)  Las Olas Oceanside Park

 4-5 PM
 5-7:30 PM

 DJ EchoSlim & Host Tre
 DJ EchoSlim & Host Tre
 Las Olas Oceanside Park
 Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage
 7:30-8:45 PM
 Walker Hayes  Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage
 8:45 PM
 Drone Show  Fort Lauderdale Beach
 9 PM
 Fireworks Show  Fort Lauderdale Beach

 

Entertainment Map

July 4 Entertainment Map

 

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4th of July Spectacular 07-04-25

Updated on 01/26/2026 8:33 PM