Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

• Enjoy live music by Costa Music Events, field-day games and an apple pie eating contest.
• The event begins with the Oakland Park Library ribbon-cutting ceremony.

🎆 Fort Lauderdale's parks department is hosting the 4th of July Spectacular in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday.

• The free event will offer water slides, beach games, face painting, a live performance by country music singer Walker Hayes, a drone show and fireworks.
• Noon-9:15pm.

🤠 The Wharf's Most American Party will have bull riding, ax throwing, cowboy hat giveaways, an apple pie contest, and $10 red, white and blue cocktails.

• Free RSVP; 21+.
• Kicks off at noon on Saturday.

🍻 Enjoy five free drinks at the Red, White and Booze Bar Crawl on Las Olas on Saturday beginning at 5 pm.

• Participating spots: Palm Room, The Wilder, Coyo Taco, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila and Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery.
• Tickets; 21+.

🍺 Tarpon River Brewing is hosting the Fourth of July Beer Olympics from 12-2pm on Saturday.

• Tickets; 21+.
• Prizes for first, second and third place.

🎇 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is celebrating America's birthday with a parade, family-friendly festivities and fireworks.

• Parade: 10-11am.
• Family Fun Day: 11am-1pm.
• Fireworks: 9pm.