America 250: Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th Of July Celebration On Hollywood Beach

Sponsored by the City's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, the celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Theater with a special welcome, followed by live music and a dazzling fireworks show over the Atlantic Ocean at 9:00 p.m.

Event Schedule | Hollywood Beach Theater

• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. DJ Entertainment

• 7:00 p.m. Official Welcome

• 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Live Music by Sippin’ Fire

• 9:00 p.m. Offshore Fireworks Display

INFORMATION TO HELP MAKE IT A SAFE AND HAZARD-FREE HOLIDAY

Visitors to the beach will notice an enhanced police presence and enforcement of City ordinances. Visitors are asked to please abide by all rules and regulations while on the barrier island. Beach rules can be found at each entrance to the sandy beach. Lifeguard towers and first-aid stations are located along the sandy beach. If you see something, say something to a police officer, security and/or lifeguard. Call 911 in an emergency.

Alcoholic beverages, firearms, weapons of any kind, fireworks of all types, sparklers, glass, single-use plastic and foam items, coolers larger than 36” long and barbecue grills and open flames are prohibited and will be confiscated. Connecting canopies, or canopies larger than 10’ X 10’ are prohibited. All dogs, unless a service animal, are prohibited on the Broadwalk. Dogs are welcome between the lifeguard stands at Pershing and Custer Streets only.

Picnicking is permitted on the sandy beach in designated areas between Sherman and Custer Streets as well as within Charnow Park at Garfield Street, Keating Park at Magnolia Terrace, and Harry Berry Park at Azalea Terrace.

To help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful, visitors are reminded to bring reusable items and clean up after themselves at the end of the day. Please do not over-fill trash receptacles. As a reminder, Hollywood Beach is plastic and foam-free. Single-use plastics, foam containers, plastic bags, bottles and utensils are prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-operated parks and other City facilities.

It is Prime Nesting Season for several protected species of Sea Turtles. Turtle Nesting Activity is normal and should not be considered an emergency. If you plan to stake out a spot on the sand to watch the fireworks, please avoid the nests and dunes and remember the nesting habits of Sea Turtles can be impacted by light sources, including flashlights. If you do encounter a Sea Turtle or Sea Turtle Nest, do not disturb it. Knowingly interfering with a Sea Turtle Nest could result in civil or even criminal penalties and fines.

The Hollywood Police Marine Unit will be on enhanced patrol. All boaters are advised to travel at safe speeds and to watch for Threatened or Endangered Species including Manatees and Sea Turtles. Any collisions with or injuries to Sea Turtles, Manatees or other Protected Species must be reported to Sea Turtle Emergency Line (24 hours) at: (954) 328-0580. And the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at: 1 (888) 404-FWCC. Call: 1 (888) 404-3922. Spectator boats are not allowed to anchor on or above sea grass, hard bottom or coral reef structures and could face fines or criminal penalties for doing so. This is a condition of the event permit from the U.S. Coast Guard. Boaters also must remain at least 1,400 feet from the fireworks barge. The Hollywood Police Department Marine Unit will be on hand to assure boaters follow these regulations.

Public restrooms are located at the Nebraska Street Parking Garage and at Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Garfield, Taft, and Missouri Streets on the Broadwalk for your convenience.

TRAFFIC and PARKING INFORMATION

Due to the anticipated heavy traffic and no public shuttle service, access to the barrier island will be limited. The Hollywood Police Department will be monitoring parking and beach capacity in an effort to maintain a safe environment for all. Once capacity is reached, motorist will be directed to seek an alternative.

RIDESHARE

Uber and Lyft drivers may drop off and pick up passengers at the designated ride-share spot at A1A and Johnson Street and at North Beach Park. Riders should expect heavy traffic delays.

SUN SHUTTLE

The Hollywood Sun Shuttle, operated by Circuit is an environmentally friendly, electric public transportation option that transports riders through service areas citywide. An App requested ride is $2.00 per person per ride. Riders are required to pay the fare onboard using a secure QR code to process payment.

The Sun Shuttle will be operating on extended service hours on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Drivers will drop/pickup passengers at designated ride share locations on Hollywood Beach. Download the free “Ride Circuit” App from the App Store or Google Play. Riders should expect heavy traffic and lengthy service delays, and service routes may be altered due to traffic congestion.

HOLLY-GO COMMUNITY SHUTTLE

The free Holly-Go Community Shuttle will be operating on its normal route, however due to anticipated traffic congestion, the Holly-Go is expected to experience service delays. For route information visit: https://maps.hollywoodfl.org/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/6e47d43d95f44893afd99ed878c89c50

TRAFFIC PLAN - EXPECT HEAVY DELAYS

• DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD: East and westbound traffic will be allowed until 8:30 p.m. From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. access to the barrier island will be closed. All eastbound traffic will be U-Turned and directed west on Dania Beach Boulevard. After 8:30 p.m., it's recommended to access the beach from Hollywood Boulevard.

• SHERIDAN STREET: At 11:00 a.m. eastbound traffic will be merged into a single lane at North 14th Avenue where vehicles will only be allowed to travel south at A1A.

• Please Note: Those exiting the West Lake Village property on the south side of Sheridan Street will be directed east. Those exiting the Sheridan Ocean Club property on the north side of Sheridan Street will be directed west. Property owners are encouraged to use the alternative exits offered by their property.

• OCEAN DRIVE – SHERIDAN STREET TO HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD: On A1A from Sheridan Street to Hollywood Boulevard, vehicles will be directed to proceed south. Vehicles will utilize this single lane and will only be allowed to make right-hand turns. To exit the barrier island, all vehicles will use Hallandale Beach Boulevard.

• HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD: At 11 a.m., the southbound A1A entrance ramp to westbound Hollywood Blvd will be limited based on traffic volume. The north side of Hollywood Boulevard at 8th, 9th and 10th Avenue will be closed for thru traffic.

• OCEAN DRIVE – NORTH OF SHERIDAN STREET: From 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. northbound traffic will be directed north toward Dania Beach Boulevard. Southbound traffic will be directed west on Sheridan Street.

• OCEAN DRIVE – HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD to SHERIDAN STREET: At 11:00 a.m. traffic north of Hollywood Blvd and all points north will be directed north on North Ocean Drive and exit the barrier island via the westbound Sheridan Street Bridge or Dania Beach Boulevard Bridge. Vehicles entering A1A from ocean-side streets will only be allowed to make right-hand turns.

***Traffic pattern subject to change based on traffic flow.

HOLLAND PARK AND POLK STREET MARINA

Once the parking lots reach capacity, the only permitted vessel traffic will be that which is leaving the marina.

BRIDGE SCHEDULE

Intracoastal Waterway bridges will maintain their regular schedules throughout the day and early evening, but from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. bridges at Dania Beach Boulevard, Sheridan Street, and Hollywood Boulevard will remain in the down position to allow vehicular traffic to exit the beach. Marine traffic is limited.

PARKING

Public parking at the City-operated parking garages on the barrier island is on a first come, first served basis. The Garfield Parking Garage, 300 Connecticut Street, and the Nebraska Parking Garage, 327 Nebraska Street are expected to reach capacity quickly, early in the day. The SPECIAL EVENT FLAT RATE of $30 for 24-hours applies at these two locations on the beach. The rate will be charged beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Standard rates apply only at City-operated parking garages and surface lots downtown:

• Radius Garage (251 North 19th Avenue)

• Van Buren Garage (251 South 20th Avenue)

• University Station Garage (2031 Polk Street)

• Taylor Street Lot (1810 Taylor Street)

• Polk/Tyler Street Lots (Intersection of Polk and Tyler Streets at Hollywood Place - 2200 Polk Street - look for City and ParkMobile signs)

Free Parking:

• City Hall (2600 Hollywood Boulevard)

Public parking is available at the following locations on Hollywood Beach: Hollywood Beach Garage at A1A and Hollywood Boulevard; North Beach Park at Sheridan Street and A1A (must enter before sundown); Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort at A1A and Johnson Street; Keating Park at 2400 South Ocean Drive/301 Magnolia Terrace; the Dunewalk/Summit Lot at 1200 South Ocean Drive and the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood at 3555 South Ocean Drive. Special event rates may vary at these locations. Be aware, those choosing to park on private property must follow the property owner’s rules exactly to avoid a ticket, tow, or immobilization device.