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    Celebrate the Fourth with fun galore!
    Happy Independence Day!

    Fireworks, barbecues, festivities and more...what more could you ask for? Enjoy your patriotic activities on Independence Day, and follow these schedule changes and tips:

    Schedule Changes

    Miami-Dade County Government Offices
    Miami-Dade County offices and the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July.

    Animal Services

    The Animal Services Department will be closed Friday, July 3 and will reopen Saturday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Solid Waste

    Curbside garbage and trash collection service will not take place on Friday, July 3. Check out these reminders from the Department of Solid Waste Management.

    Transit
    Miami-Dade Transit Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover will be running a regular schedule.  

    3-1-1 Answer Center
    The center will be closed Friday, July 3. It will open Saturday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Transit Center (305-770-3131, or if you live south of SW 216th St., call 305-891-3131) will open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

    Miami-Dade Public Libraries
    Libraries will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

    Activities

    • Live down south? Black Point Marina offers festive family fun. Keep the kids entertained with face painting, snow cones and stilt walkers. Enjoy a bit of exercise with a bike ride or jog on the trails. Join the excitement from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display.
    • Enjoy live bands, face painting, food, games for the children and more at the Fourth of July Celebration at Palmer Park in South Miami. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., with a 9:15 p.m. fireworks show.
    • Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Miami Children's Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with art, watermelon, water games and more! Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue to win a prize!

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