The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's Independence by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008.
The festivities will kick off at 1:00 p.m., at Southeast 5th Street and A1A, where a DJ will host contests and games for children of all ages, including a water balloon toss and hoola-hoop contest.
The celebration will continue with a twilight concert featuring Storm Riders at 4:30 p.m. and The Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m., on a stage at Southeast 5th Street and A1A.
When the sun goes down, watch the sky light up as the City of Fort Lauderdale presents its annual fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. The show will take place off of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Don’t miss this premier pyrotechnic event!
The following is a summary of the City’s July 4 events:
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. -- DJ Penn House, children’s activities, S.E. 5th Street and A1A
- 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. -- Live concerts, S.E. 5th Street and A1A
- 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. -- Fireworks, off of A1A and Las Olas
For more information about the City's July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, please call the Parks and Recreation Special Events Hotline at 954-828-5363.

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