The City of Aventura annual Independence Day celebration returns in 2018 with a free fireworks display set for 9:00 p.m. The show can be viewed from any location along East and West Country Club Drives.

Located at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, this year's event starts at 3:00 p.m. and includes bounce houses, live music performances, food trucks, classic games, and an indoor pool. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Located at FIU's Biscayne Bay campus, North Miami’s evening of music, entertainment, and fireworks kicks off at 7:00 p.m. and includes free parking. Fireworks begin at sundown.

This all-day beachfront extravaganza around the North Beach Bandshell features music performances, food trucks, yoga, DJs, kids zone, and a Junkanoo-style parade to get you in the party mood ahead of the the 9:00 p.m. fireworks show.

The various sidewalk cafes and rooftop venues lining Ocean Drive between 5th and 15t streets make excellent spots for watching 4th of July pyrotechnics. Take in the overhead light show at 9:00 p.m., dance the night away at nearby clubs, and crash at one of Ocean Drive’s many hotels.

The largest fireworks show in South Florida, America’s Birthday Bash offers a kids zone, music, food, and beverages. Bayfront Park is open all day starting with free yoga at 9:00 a.m. The kids zone opens at 3:00 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. View the show from the edge of the park or from the bay itself by boat.

This annual celebration put on by the City of Coral Gables at the Biltmore isn't free but watching the fireworks display from the golf course is. This year’s event features a special concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band at 7:00 p.m. The fireworks kick off at 9:00 p.m.

This free waterfront event in Coconut Grove boasts live music from Spam Allstars and family-friendly activities. Starting at 6:00 p.m. and concluding with 9:00 p.m. fireworks, the party will keep going at an official after-party at The Commodore cocktail lounge at the nearby Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove.

Fireworks follow the 59th annual Key of Biscayne 4th of July parade on Crandon Boulevard at 9:00 p.m. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and is rain or shine. Fireworks can be observed from the Village Green or any nearby spot with a view of the water.

Homestead’s annual bash is back for its eighth year at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. It’s from 6 to 10 p.m. and features rock bands, food trucks, and kids’ activities—in addition to the fireworks. While the event is free, a $20 VIP pass gets you preferred parking, the best view of the show, unlimited food and soft drinks, and—perhaps most exclusive of all—air conditioning.