Celebrate Independence Day
The Fourth of July is supposed to be a time to feel all the patriotic feels — but let’s be real, sometimes we’re more focused on the grill than the gratitude. Still, when I stop and think about it, I really am thankful for the everyday stuff we often overlook from clean parks to working traffic lights. I grew up in a house where hanging an American flag on the porch was a non-negotiable tradition for national holidays. So now, even if I’m just in it for the sparklers and potato salad, I try to remember what we’re celebrating.
Living near the beach makes the festivities even better, with fireworks lighting up the sky over the ocean. Here are some local events to celebrate the stars and stripes this year. — Susan Rosser
Pompano Beach July 4th Fireworks Spectacular 2025
When: Friday, July 4 | 5 – 9:30pm
Where: Fisher Family Pier, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach…