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From 1776 to 2026: Pembroke Pines to mark America250 with big July 4 celebration

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Pembroke Pines will cap its July 4 celebration at the Pines Recreation Center with a fireworks show that’s scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
Pembroke Pines will cap its July 4 celebration at the Pines Recreation Center with a fireworks show that’s scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Photo from Elisha Terada via Unsplash

Pembroke Pines will host its free annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday at the Pines Recreation Center, with fireworks, food trucks and family activities.

This year’s event marks America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Pembroke Pines invites residents to its Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m. at the Pines Recreation Center.
Pembroke Pines invites residents to its Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, starting at 6 p.m. at the Pines Recreation Center. Roven Images Photo from Roven Images via Unsplash

Here are key takeaways:

  • The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at the Pines Recreation Center, 7401 Pines Blvd. A fireworks show caps the night at 9 p.m.
  • This year’s theme honors America250, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. A “Dress Like It’s 1776” Colonial-era photo experience and a time capsule activity anchor the festivities.
  • The first 500 guests receive free American flags, and the first 500 kids get free patriotic sunglasses. Amusement rides, cookie decorating, sensory play and a toddler area with bubbles will also be available.
  • A “Firecracker Fun Zone” offers potato sack races, ring toss and cornhole. Two pie-eating contests are planned — kids at 7 p.m. and adults at 8 p.m.
  • DJ Felix Sama and the Remix Band will perform live. Twenty food trucks and a mobile bar serving patriotic cocktails will be on site.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

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