Pembroke Pines' Independence Day Celebration: July 4 at Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks 9 to 9:30 p.m. Free.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year. The 2026 celebration has taken place; the city has not yet announced its plans for July 4, 2027, so the details below are from 2026. Source: the City of Pembroke Pines event listing and special events page. Special Events office: 954-392-2116.

Pembroke Pines celebrates the Fourth with a free evening at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., ending in a fireworks show. In 2026 the city billed it as a celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

What this means for you

  • The celebration is free and open to everyone; the city did not require tickets in 2026.
  • Fireworks ran 9 to 9:30 p.m.; the festival started at 6 p.m.
  • Leave coolers, pets and your own fireworks at home.
  • Watch the city’s special events page in late spring for the 2027 date and details.

The 2026 celebration

From the city’s listing:
Date Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time 6 to 9 p.m.; fireworks 9 to 9:30 p.m.
Place Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd.
Cost Free
Activities Pie-eating contest, rides, activities, food trucks
Music The Remix Band and DJ Felix Sama
Not allowed Coolers, pets, fireworks
Information Special Events office, 954-392-2116

The city has posted a video of earlier celebrations on its listing.

Weather can cancel the show

July is the rainy season in South Florida. The city canceled its 2025 Fourth of July celebration “due to impending rain conditions,” according to its 2025 notice. On the day, check the city’s website and the National Weather Service in Miami forecast before you go.

Fireworks at home

Florida law, section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes, allows the use of fireworks on three designated holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. The statute says it does not supersede local government regulation of fireworks.

If a pet runs off during the fireworks, the city’s animal care page says to call the Pembroke Pines Police Department, 954-431-2200, or Broward County Animal Control, 954-359-1313, ext. 9273.

The venue

The Pines Recreation Center is a city park in east Pembroke Pines next to Broward College, with four lighted baseball fields, three lighted football and soccer fields, six outdoor basketball courts, batting cages, an outdoor hockey rink, a pavilion and two playgrounds. The city’s facility page says the recreation center building and hall are closed until further notice, while the fields and playground are open. Recreation and Cultural Arts: 954-392-2139.

Getting there

The Pines Recreation Center is on Pines Boulevard on the city’s east side. Pines Boulevard is a state road; for closures, check 511 and our road construction page. For buses, see getting around Pembroke Pines.

Past celebrations

Year What happened
2026 Saturday, July 4, 6 to 9 p.m., fireworks 9 to 9:30 p.m., Pines Recreation Center
2025 Canceled for expected rain
2024 Thursday, July 4, 6 to 9 p.m., 7400 Pines Blvd., with live music by Sekond Nature, according to the city calendar

Related: things to do this month and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pembroke Pines have Fourth of July fireworks?

Yes. The city’s Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., ended with fireworks from 9 to 9:30 p.m.

Is the Pembroke Pines Fourth of July celebration free?

Yes. The city listed the 2026 celebration as free, with rides, a pie-eating contest, food trucks and live music from 6 to 9 p.m.

What can’t I bring to the Pembroke Pines fireworks?

The city does not allow coolers, pets or fireworks at the celebration.

Was the 2025 Pembroke Pines fireworks show canceled?

Yes. The city canceled its July 4, 2025, celebration because of expected rain.

State law, section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes, allows fireworks on designated holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day and New Year’s Eve.