South Miami’s 4th of July Celebration
Jul 04, 2026
From: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Live music, food vendors, family activities and fireworks mark South Miami’s Independence Day celebration at Palmer Park. South Miami’s 4th of July Celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.
Presented by the City of South Miami in partnership with Baptist Health, the event recognizes the nation’s 250th anniversary with an evening of community programming. Guests can expect live entertainment, food vendors, a Kid Zone and family-friendly activities throughout the park.
The celebration also includes a whipped cream eating contest for ages 5 to 17 and a hot dog eating contest for ages 18 and older, with prizes for winners. Contest registration is required.
Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 5, at 9 p.m.