Celebrate our nation's 249th birthday

All government offices are closed on Friday, July 4, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America in 1776. 

Closed Friday, July 4

• All Miami-Dade County offices
• Miami‑Dade Public Library System
• Pet Adoption and Protection Center

Reduced Services Friday, July 4

• Miami-Dade Transit will operate on a reduced service schedule.
• Miami-Dade Solid Waste will not collect garbage and disposal facilities will be closed Friday, July 4. Recycling will be collected as scheduled.

Things to do in Our County

• To kick off Parks and Recreation Month, Miami-Dade Parks is hosting the 4th of July Kickoff Celebration. The event will take place at Tropical Park with food, activities and more.
• Bayfront Park's 4th of July Celebration returns this year with fun-for-all-ages entertainment.
• Miami Beach Celebrate in North Beach at Altos del Mar Park (76 St. & Collins Ave.), and enjoy a family zone featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatable soccer, obstacle course, giant yard games and imagination playground.
• Coral Gables grounds at the Biltmore Hotel free fireworks celebration.
• Parks and outdoor locations like, Zoo Miami or Fruit & Spice Park are open. The Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission or, as part of Blue Star Museums, active duty military personnel and up to five family members receive free admission all summer. 

Safety

• Planning on taking the boat out? Sign up for Miami-Dade Marina Alerts for text messages about boat ramp closures and re-openings sent to your phone.
• To be safe for the holidays, remember the Three A's of Crime Prevention: Be Aware of your surroundings, Alert to suspicious people and vehicles, and Avoid dangerous situations.
• Check out Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's fireworks safety tips.
• Here are some safety tips for our four-legged friends who want to join in the fun as well.
• Read about fireworks and charcoal disposal tips.
• If you decide to spend the day on the water, read the County guidelines on boating & waterways.