See You at the 4th of July Extravaganza!

Known as the best fireworks show in Broward County, the City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department and the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) are ready for the annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Extravaganza. This year, the festivities will be bigger and better than ever! Here’s the all-day-long schedule of happenings:

4th of July Parade
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., a sea of red, white and blue will parade down Margate Boulevard eastbound from 76th Avenue to State Road 7. Awards will be given to a private business, a non-profit organization, and a Margate family. Immediately following the parade, there’ll be refreshments and family-friendly activities at the NW corner of Margate Boulevard & SR 7.

Calypso Cove Pool Party
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department will host a 4th of July pool party featuring a steel drum band at Calypso Cove, the City’s water park located at 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard. Admission to Calypso Cove is $4 for Margate residents and $7 for non-residents.

4th of July Extravaganza
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The City’s 4th of July Extravaganza begins at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks, bounce houses, and family-friendly activities at the NW corner of Margate Boulevard and SR 7. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. with live music from Roll the Stones and the fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.

Just added! In addition to bounce houses and an inflatable obstacle course, the evening event will feature a WATER SLIDE!

For more information, go to Margate's 4th of July Extravaganza page.

Be Safe in the Heat

Happy Independence Day, neighbors! July 4th is a time of celebration - backyard grilling, neighborhood gatherings, and fireworks displays. Unfortunately, July is also the peak month for grill fires, and every year, an estimated 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. Also, more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year.

As you prepare to celebrate, the City of Margate reminds you to take the following precautions to keep you, your family, pets, and neighborhoods safe.

1. Make sure your pet's ID tags are up-to-date and securely fastened to your pet's collar.

2. Attend the City's 4th of July Extravaganza and Fireworks Show - leave the lighting to the professionals. The best way to protect your family is to not use fireworks at home. Get the City's schedule of events.

3. Fire up the grill! But only outdoors and never on porches. Keep children and pets away from the grill and never leave it unattended. Only you can prevent grill fires!

4. While we know swimming will most likely be in your Fourth of July plans, never swim alone. Avoid using alcohol around water. And please, NEVER leave children unattended near any body of water.

Have a wonderful holiday!

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For questions or comments about the information shared above, please email pio@margatefl.com.