From the day John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence, America has been a rebel nation. Now, 236 years later, we still celebrate our independence with a bang.
There's no shortage of things to do in Miami this Fourth of July. Hit up any one of the area's biggest hotels for rocking pool parties with big name DJs from around the world, or pick from a multitude of parks, marinas, and racetracks to watch fireworks light up the 305 sky.
Check out Miami's best July 4th events below, and don't forget your red, white and blue:
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