4th on Flagler, West Palm Beach's free Fourth of July party, ran 5 to 10 p.m. July 4, 2026, with 18 minutes of fireworks at 9:09 p.m. 2027 details are not out yet.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Details come from the City of West Palm Beach 4th on Flagler pages. This page is updated each year. The 2027 date and lineup have not been announced, so this page describes the July 4, 2026, celebration; we will refresh it when the city posts next year’s plans.
West Palm Beach’s Independence Day party is 4th on Flagler, on the downtown waterfront. The city calls it South Florida’s largest free outdoor Independence Day event, and its 2025 news release said it routinely draws more than 75,000 people. The 2026 edition, for America’s 250th, ran 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with an 18-minute fireworks show at 9:09 p.m. over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Who to call
- City Community Events: 561-822-1515; after hours, 561-822-2222
- Event page: 4th on Flagler
- Event address for GPS: 100 N. Clematis St.
What happened in 2026
From the city’s event page and fireworks page:
- Live music on three stages, a patriotic flag-unfurling ceremony, a kids’ zone, and food and drinks.
- New in 2026: a laser show before the fireworks, then the 18-minute Florida Crystals fireworks over the Intracoastal at 9:09 p.m., weather permitting.
- On TV: WPBF 25 aired the show from 9 to 9:30 p.m.
- Boaters: city docks were closed to public docking from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
The event takes over the West Palm Beach Waterfront at 100 N. Clematis St., the Meyer Amphitheatre at 104 Datura St. and Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street, according to the city’s listing for the 2025 event. The Bill Bone 5K starts and finishes there.
Parking and road closures (2025 plan)
The city has not posted 2026 or 2027 parking details on the archived pages we reviewed, so these are the 2025 arrangements.
| Garage | Address | 2025 event rate, 4 to 11:59 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Banyan Street Garage | 200 Banyan Blvd. | $10 |
| Evernia Street Garage | 333 Evernia St. | $10 |
| City Center Garage | 401 Banyan Blvd. | $5 |
| Clematis Street Garage | 500 Banyan Blvd. | $5 |
| Sapodilla Avenue Garage | 640 Clematis St. | $5 |
Fees were prepaid on entry. In 2025 the city closed Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue, the 100 block of Clematis Street and the Post Park lot from 7 a.m. July 3 until 5 p.m. July 5, and the 200 block of Clematis Street and part of Narcissus Avenue from 3 to 11 p.m. on July 4.
Boaters watching from the water may not anchor within 150 feet of the seawall or marina or within 500 feet of the fireworks barge, the city said.
Your own fireworks
Florida law allows consumer fireworks on Independence Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, under section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes.
What this means for you
- 4th on Flagler is free; plan on a garage fee or a long walk.
- Arrive well before 9 p.m. for a spot on the waterfront.
- Check back in spring for the 2027 date and lineup.
Related: things to do this month, getting around and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When are the West Palm Beach fireworks?
The city’s 4th on Flagler fireworks were at 9:09 p.m. July 4, 2026, an 18-minute show over the Intracoastal Waterway. The city has not yet posted details for 2027.
Is 4th on Flagler free?
Yes. The city calls it South Florida’s largest free outdoor Independence Day event. Food, drinks and some kids’ activities cost extra, and city garages charge an event rate.
Where should I park for 4th on Flagler?
In 2025, the city’s Banyan and Evernia garages charged $10 and the City Center, Clematis Street and Sapodilla garages charged $5, prepaid on entry, from 4 to 11:59 p.m.
Can I set off my own fireworks in Florida on July 4?
Florida law allows consumer fireworks on Independence Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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