July Fourth fireworks are happening all over | Miami Herald

America will celebrate its 241st birthday on July Fourth. It’s a time of picnics, parades, cookouts and, of course, fireworks! Pick your spot and enjoy the fireworks:

Bayfront Park – America’s Birthday Bash

Celebrate Independence Day with a free kids’ zone with bounce houses, food trucks, beverages and a fireworks display. Opens at noon, kids’ zone 3-7 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/Events/July4th.html

Biltmore Hotel

Celebrate the fourth in style at the hotel’s Fireworks Spectacular with a Stars and Stripes BBQ Dinner featuring traditional favorites with an open bar from 5 p.m. Barbecue from 6-8:45 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Hotel guests $180 for adults and $50 for children 12 and under, members $145 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under; just fireworks viewing on golf course is free. www.biltmorehotel.com/resort/july4th.php; 855-666-1727

Black Point Park & Marina

Come early to enjoy jogging trails, bikeways and food at their Black Point Ocean Grill then stick around for a fireworks display at 9 p.m. www.miamidade.gov/parks/black-point-marina.asp

City of Doral

Live music, food and beverage for sale, fun activities for the kids and a fireworks display to cap off the festivities at Doral Central Park, starting at 5 p.m. www.cityofdoral.com

City of Hialeah

Head to Ted Hendricks Stadium at 5 p.m. for live entertainment, a kids’ fun zone with games and activities, food, a laser show and fireworks display.

City of Homestead

Race to the Fourth Independence Day Bash. Party at the Homestead Miami Speedway to the sounds of local bands Main Highway Ricky Valido and the Hialeah Hillbillies while the kids ride Midway rides and play games from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will also be food trucks and other refreshing summer treats. www.cityofhomestead.com/july4

City of Miami Springs

Watch the parade through the heart of Miami Springs, followed by a barbecue, baby contest and fireworks display at sundown. Parade at 10 a.m. kicking off at Westward Dr. and ending at the Golf Club, site of the family festivities. www.miamisprings-fl.gov

City of North Miami

Come early and get a great spot and enjoy festivities on the grounds of Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus. Food and beverage for sale, bounce houses for the kids and fireworks display. www.northmiamifl.gov

Coconut Grove

Kick off the day at the Barnacle State Historic Site with an old-fashioned picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then at CocoWalk there’s a hot dog-eating competition from 3-7 p.m. followed by a picnic and fireworks display at Peacock Park from 6-9 p.m. www.coconutgrove.com