Coral Gables' Fourth of July fireworks are at the Biltmore Hotel. In 2026: grounds at 5 p.m., band at 7, drones and fireworks at 9. 2027 details to come.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year. The City of Coral Gables has not announced its 2027 plans yet, so the details below are from the 2026 celebration, from the city’s Fourth of July page and event brochure and map (PDF). Questions: City Hall, 305-446-6800.

Coral Gables celebrates Independence Day at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. The city and the hotel open the hotel’s golf course grounds for an evening concert and a fireworks show over the historic hotel. For America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the city added a drone show with patriotic images and Coral Gables landmarks such as the Biltmore, the Venetian Pool and City Hall. We will update this page when the city posts the 2027 schedule.

What this means for you

  • In 2026 the grounds opened at 5 p.m., and the city invited the whole community.
  • Drone show and fireworks at 9 p.m. in 2026.
  • Bike, take the trolley from City Hall or park in a city garage; there is no street parking near the hotel.
  • Leave pets, grills, glass, tents and sparklers at home.

The 2026 schedule

Time What
5 p.m. Grounds open; free parking opens in Garages 2 and 4
7 p.m. Greater Miami Symphonic Band concert
8:15 p.m. Last trolley shuttle from City Hall to the event
9 p.m. Aerial drone light show and fireworks

Getting there and parking (2026)

  • Bike: the city encouraged attendees to bike. Free bike valet was at the William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center, 1150 Anastasia Ave. Bikes are not allowed on the golf course.
  • Free garages: limited free parking from 5 p.m. at Municipal Garage 4, 345 Andalusia Ave., and Municipal Garage 2, 220 Aragon Ave.
  • Trolley: shuttles ran from Coral Gables City Hall; the last pickup to the event was 8:15 p.m.
  • Rides and ADA: Freebee, Uber, Lyft and ADA drop-off and pickup were at Catalonia Avenue and Anastasia Avenue.
  • Streets: the Coral Gables Police Department directs traffic. Parking is not allowed on the streets, and streets near the Biltmore are limited to residents.

What you cannot bring

The city does not allow these on the golf course: glass bottles or containers, grills, personal fireworks including sparklers, pets other than service animals, tents and beach umbrellas, weapons, and bikes.

Sensory-friendly viewing

The city’s Play for All program held a Sensory Friendly Fourth of July in 2026 at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd., from 7 to 10 p.m., with a view of the Biltmore fireworks, quiet games and crafts, an indoor quiet room and on-site parking. It cost $25 per vehicle and space was limited. Questions: PlayForAll@coralgables.com.

Other 2026 gatherings

  • Coral Gables Woman’s Club at Birdie Bistro, 2001 Granada Blvd., noon to 8 p.m., with food and live music for the club’s charities.
  • Granada Church, 950 University Drive, 6:30 to 8 p.m., then a group walk to the Biltmore fireworks, with parking at the church.

Fireworks at home

Florida law, section 791.08, lets people use fireworks only on three designated holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day (July 4) and New Year’s Eve.

ADA requests

To ask for an accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, contact the city’s ADA coordinator at least seven days ahead: ADA@coralgables.com or 305-722-8686.

More: things to do this month and getting around Coral Gables.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the Coral Gables Fourth of July fireworks?

On the grounds of the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., in a celebration run by the City of Coral Gables and the hotel.

What time are the Coral Gables fireworks on the Fourth of July?

In 2026 the grounds opened at 5 p.m., the Greater Miami Symphonic Band played at 7 p.m., and the drone show and fireworks started at 9 p.m.

Where can I park for the Biltmore fireworks?

In 2026 the city offered limited free parking from 5 p.m. at Municipal Garage 4, 345 Andalusia Ave., and Garage 2, 220 Aragon Ave., trolley shuttles from City Hall, and free bike valet at the Biltmore Tennis Center. Street parking near the hotel is not allowed.

Florida law allows consumer fireworks to be used only on designated holidays: Jan. 1, July 4 and Dec. 31. Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are banned at the Biltmore event.