Maimi-Dade Fourth of July Events: SouthFlorida.com

NORTH MIAMI'S INDEPENDENCE DAY BY THE BAY
6 p.m. FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 St., North Miami. Featuring live patriotic music by the North Miami Community Concert Band and local R&B artists, a pop/rock band and other performances. Radio Disney AM 990 will be on hand to entertain children with games and prizes and the event culminates with a fireworks finale over Biscayne Bay at about 9 p.m. Bring a blanket, chairs and bug spray. No coolers or fireworks allowed. www.northmiamifl.gov; 305-891-4636.

AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY BASH
Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. A free kids' zone from 3 to 7 p.m., food and drink vendors and a view of the fireworks display on the bay is available throughout the park. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 305-358-7550.

OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4TH AT THE BARNACLE
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Barnacle Historical State park, 3485 Main Highway, Miami. The ground and house are open for picnics, tours, historic presentations, music, games and crafts, including a kite-flying demonstration. 12 and older, $5; 6-12, $2; 6 and younger, free. www.floridastateparks.org. 305-442-6866.

COCONUT GROVE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
4-10 p.m. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami. Live music by First October and many children's activities, including a rock wall, euro-bungee, rides and coconut-tree climb. Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. 305-444-7270.

DORAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
10 a.m. parade through the heart of the city, followed by a picnic and concert at JC Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral. Live entertainment, carnival rides and games, face painting, food and refreshments, and a fireworks show. www.cityofdoral.com. 305-593-6611.

AVENTURA'S ALL-AMERICAN JULY 4TH
9 p.m. Watch the fireworks display from Country Club Drive. 305-466-8930.

KEY BISCAYNE FOURTH OF JULY
11 a.m. The Village Green, Key Biscayne. The daylong schedule of events includes a traditional parade, a picnic on the Village Green and fireworks. www.keybiscayne.fl.gov. 305-361-5207.

FOURTH OF JULY AT MILANDER STADIUM
Milander Park, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. 6 p.m. Live entertainment followed by a laser and fireworks show. 305-889-5701.

WTION
7:30 p.m. Miami Beach at Eighth Street and Ocean Drive. Annual celebration of music by DJ Irie and fireworks. Arrive early, bring beach chairs and towels. No coolers or bottles allowed on the beach, www.miamibeachfl.gov. 305-673-7400.