The July 4th weekend of 2026 is unlike any Independence Day South Florida has ever seen. There is a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Hard Rock Stadium on July 3rd. There are offshore fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean on July 4th. And in between, there is the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 2.5 miles of beachfront restaurants, bars, and live music running all weekend.

This guide covers what is happening, where to watch both the World Cup match and the fireworks, and why Hollywood Beach is the smartest base in South Florida for the July 4th FIFA weekend.