“A Gables Fourth” Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at the iconic Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Ave. The annual Fourth of July event, co-hosted by the City of Coral Gables and the Biltmore Hotel, will mark the anniversary of the country’s independence and the city’s centennial anniversary with colorful fireworks and drone displays and a concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band. The grounds open at 5 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m., and the drone show, and fireworks launch at 9 p.m. General admission is free. Concessions and food trucks will be available.
“We are thrilled to welcome the community to this hallmark summer event which honors our nation’s independence,” said Fred Couceyro, director of the Community Recreation Department. “This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful as we mark the city’s centennial with a
dynamic Coral Gables themed drone show, colorful fireworks and live music for this patriotic community event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of community pride and celebration.”
Attendees are encouraged to arrive by bike at the Biltmore Hotel. Easy, secure, and complimentary bike valet parking is provided by No Boundaries from the William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center, 1150 Anastasia Ave.
Limited free parking will be available beginning at 5 p.m. at Municipal Garage 4, located at 345 Andalusia Ave. and the Museum Garage at 220 Aragon Ave. Shuttle pickups will take place starting at 5 p.m. from Coral Gables City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way and will end at 8:15 p.m. Return shuttles will continue throughout the evening back to City Hall.
The intersection of Catalonia and Anastasia avenues will serve as the drop-off and pickup point for ADA, Freebee and rideshare services.
Attendees are reminded that no pets, fireworks, weapons, grills, glass items or tents are allowed on the grounds. Only personal size coolers (able to be carried on a rider’s lap while on the trolley) will be permitted. Service animals are welcome. The Coral Gables Police Department will direct traffic and reminds attendees that parking is not permitted on streets and that access to streets near the Biltmore will be limited to residents.
For more information on the event, visit
https://www.coralgables.com/departments/CommunityRecreation/4thofjuly.
About Coral Gables
Founded in 1925, Coral Gables is a city of more than 50,000 residents centrally located in the Greater Miami area. “The City Beautiful” is home to more than 10 properties and one district on the National Register of Historic Places. Coral Gables was Florida’s first planned community and was designed to be an international city. Today, it is home to more than 20 consulates and foreign government offices and more than 100 multinational corporations. It serves as a major employment center with almost as many people working as residing in the city. The economy is a mixture of local and international businesses and home to the nationally ranked University of Miami, the city’s largest employer. It is renowned for its excellent municipal services, including accredited Police, Fire and Community Recreation departments, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and Building Division. Additionally, it has received Triple A ratings from Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. Exceptional municipal services, strong finances, high quality of life, convenient travel access, responsible growth, and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work, learn, and play.
