Miami's July 4 party is at Bayfront Park: in 2026, a free concert from 1 p.m. to midnight, closing with fireworks and a drone show over the bay.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year. The 2027 details are not out yet, so the facts below are from the 2026 celebration, held Saturday, July 4, 2026. Sources: Bayfront Park’s event page, the park’s Eventbrite listing and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau’s event listing.

Miami’s big Fourth of July party is at Bayfront Park on Biscayne Bay downtown, run by the Bayfront Park Management Trust. The fireworks go up over the water at the end of the night.

Who to call

  • Bayfront Park Management Trust: 305-358-7550, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 (office open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Event page: bayfrontparkmiami.com/events
  • Emergencies: 911; City of Miami services: 311

What happened in 2026

For the nation’s 250th birthday, the trust branded the day 250 United: America’s 250th Celebration. It ran from 1 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and was free with an RSVP through Eventbrite.

According to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau’s listing:

  • Music all day: Ashanti and Ja Rule, 112 featuring Slim and Mike, The Fray, Orlando Mendez, Shaggy and Willy Chirino, with DJ Irie as host.
  • World Cup screen: a FIFA World Cup fan zone showed the day’s match on a big screen.
  • Food and drink: vendors, cocktails and refreshments around the park.
  • The finale: a fireworks show and an aerial drone light show over Biscayne Bay.

What to expect in 2027

The trust has not announced the 2027 event. Its events calendar is where the date, times and lineup will be posted. We will update this page when they are.

July 4, 2027, falls on a Sunday.

Watching from elsewhere

The fireworks are fired over Biscayne Bay, so they can be seen along the downtown waterfront. If you go:

  • The Metromover’s Bayfront Park station is next to the park.
  • Bring water and sun protection if you go early; the 2026 program started at 1 p.m.

Fireworks at home

Since 2020, Florida law has allowed people to use consumer fireworks on three designated holidays: Jan. 1, July 4 and Dec. 31, under Section 791.08, Florida Statutes. The same law says it does not override local regulation of fireworks, and a homeowners association’s recorded covenants can still ban them. Check with the City of Miami (311) and your association before you light anything, and keep pets inside.

What this means for you

  • The free show is at Bayfront Park; watch the park’s calendar for the 2027 date.
  • In 2026 the fireworks and drone show closed the night; the event ran until midnight.
  • Fireworks at home are legal under state law on July 4, but local rules and HOA covenants still apply.

Related: things to do in Miami this month, parks and trails and getting around Miami.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the Fourth of July fireworks in Miami?

At Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., downtown. The Bayfront Park Management Trust’s 2026 celebration ended with fireworks and a drone light show over Biscayne Bay.

What time are the Miami Fourth of July fireworks?

In 2026 the Bayfront Park event ran from 1 p.m. to midnight on July 4, with the fireworks and drone show closing the night. The 2027 times have not been announced.

Is the Bayfront Park Fourth of July event free?

Yes. The 2026 celebration was free with an RSVP through the park’s Eventbrite page.

Florida law has allowed consumer fireworks on July 4, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 since 2020, but local rules still apply, so check with the city before setting any off.