Picnics, food, live music and fireworks!

Come to The Barnacle for a Good Old Fashioned Picnic on July 4th! Stop by between 11 am and 4 pm, on Thursday, July 4, where the whole family can enjoy crafts, a scavenger hunt, traditional lawn and board games, and more on the spacious bayside lawn of one of Miami’s oldest and most beautiful historic homes. 

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Pack your own picnic lunch or purchase hot dogs, burgers and other treats from The Barnacle Society. 

Live music will be provided by J.D. 

Entry is $5 for ages 13 and up, $3 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under six.

The Barnacle is at 3485 Main Highway.

Then later at night, come by Regatta Park starting at 6 pm where a 4th of July picnic with food and drink vendors will be part of the family fun. There will be another live musical performance, this one by Soulixer. Entry is free.

At 8 pm, the Grove's all-time favorite Hot Dog Eating Competition will take place.

From 9 to 10, enjoy fireworks over the bay followed by another concert, this one by Yoli Mayor.

But the party doesn't end at 10 pm, Hotel Arya at 2889 McFarlane Road, is having an after party until midnight.

Bicycle over to the park, Bike Coconut Grove will keep an eye on it for you free at the Bicyle Valet. 

Regatta Park is at  2699 SW 27th Avenue.