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 Beach, highlighted 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.

• 4th of July Spectacular Flyer
• 4th of July Spectacular Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, July 4, 2026

• 12-9:15 PM
• Las Olas Oceanside Park

Entertainment Schedule

Entertainment Map

Beach Parking

Beach Parking Lots - $25 Event Rate (Honored until midnight.)

• Las Olas Garage, 200 E. Las Olas Circle
• Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 700 Seabreeze Boulevard
• North Beach Village Parking Lot, 725 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard

On-Street Parking - $25 Event Rate (Honored until midnight.)

• All on-street parking spaces on the barrier island between Vistamar Street and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (including Las Olas Circle and SE 5 St between A1A & Seabreeze Blvd)
• All on-street parking spaces on A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and NE 18 Street
• Residential Beach Parking Permits and discount rates are not valid during special events.

Downtown/Offsite Parking Lots

Riverwalk Center Garage, 150 SE 2nd Street

• Registered Residents: $1.50/hour
• Visitors: $3/hour

E. Clay Shaw Lot West, Under the 17th Street Bridge

• Registered Residents: $1.50/hour
• Visitors: $4/hour

Water Taxi

• Runs 11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Board prior to 7:30 p.m. to see the fireworks show. The closest stop to the 4th of July Spectacular event is F7 Las Olas Landing, 301 Las Olas Circle.
• Purchase tickets in advance at www.watertaxi.com. Water Taxi is offering a discount rate of $25 for an all-day pass.

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Photos

Visit our Photo Albums page to see our complete 4th of July Spectacular gallery.