BROWARD CELEBRATIONS, FIREWORKS

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• Independence Day Triathlon: Includes 400-meter swim course, 10-mile bike course and 2.5-mile run course. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m. Race starts at 7 a.m. Presented by Downtown Bicycles; 5:30 a.m.; $75, $115 relay teams on race day, $64-$69 online, advance registration recommended.

• Independence Day Duathlon: Includes one-mile run, 10-mile bike and 2.5-mile run course. Registration starts at 5:30 a.m. Race starts at 7 a.m., 5:30 a.m.; $75, $115 relay teams on race day, $59-$64 online, advance registration recommended.

Billie Swamp Safari's Discount: Wear an American flag as a pin, patch, shirt or hat and get 50 percent off the regular price of an airboat ride, swamp buggy eco-tour, snake and alligator show or swamp critter show. Airboat-$7.50; swamp buggy eco-tour-$12.50, $11.50 seniors, $7.50 children 4-12, free for children 3 and under; snake and alligator show-$4 adults and seniors, $2 children 4-12, free for children 3 and under; swamp critter show-$4 adults and seniors, $2 children 4-12, free for children 3 and under; Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. Take I-75 to exit 49 (Mobile Service Plaza), then drive north 19 miles; through Saturday; reservations required. 863-983-6101 or 800-949-6101 or www.billieswampsafari.

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Christmas in July for the Needy/Hollywood: Features barbecue dinner, free haircuts and blood pressure checks from Memorial Hospital. All attendees receive new clothes, new shoes and socks, and Hope Totes filled with hygiene items. Kristin Chucci, Miss Hollywood, and a representative from the Hollywood Police Department will be present; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; Broward Outreach Center, 2056 Scott St., Hollywood; Free. 954-926-7417 or www.browardoutreachcenter.com.

Christmas in July for the Needy/Pompano Beach: Features entertainment, food and giveaways for 400 homeless and poor families. Also includes sno cone and cotton candy machines, a clown, face painting, art and crafts and a petting zoo with miniature horses. Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Uncle Sam make an appearance. Adults get manicures, free hair cuts and Hope Totes filled with hygiene items. All attendees receive new clothes and sneakers. Features Morgan Kohl, Miss Florida Teen US Continental 2009 and Tom Pizz from Freshpoint, as special guests; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday; Broward Outreach Center/Pompano, 1700 Blount Rd., Pompano Beach; free. 954-979-6365 or www.browardoutreachcenter.com.

Coral Springs' Spectacular: Includes games and entertainment for all ages and a fireworks show at 9. Personal fireworks and pets not allowed; 6 p.m.; Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs; free with parking fee of $3. 954-345-2000 or www.coralsprings.org.

Dania Beach Celebration: Shuttles from Dania Jai Alai to the beach start at 1:30 p.m. Patriotic laser light show starts at 8:30 p.m. Includes live music and food; at Dania Beach Pier Area, Dania Beach; 2-10 p.m.; free. 954-924-6800 or ci.dania-beach.fl.us.

Davie's Family Splash, Craft and Fireworks Show: Includes free swim party, arts and crafts show, military tank and equipment show, foam fun, community service photo IDs and safety, community fire safety house, Davie Land Trust information, music by DJ Jeff, bounce house, petting farm, giant slide, kids' puppet show, pool relays and games, Davie police K-9 dog patrol demonstration, water aerobic demonstration and wall climbing. Also features live performance by Shadow Creek. Fireworks start at 9. Face painting, food concessions and sand art available for a price; 10 a.m.; Pine Island Park, 3801 Pine Island Rd., Davie; free. 954-797-1000 or www.davie-fl.gov.

Deerfield Beach Extravaganza: Performances by Joey Gilmore and Final Countdown bands on Friday. Children's activities, water slide and other inflatables, DJ, interactive games, live entertainment by Smugglin' Yo-yo's, Valerie Tyson and The Association and fireworks; at Main Beach parking area, Ocean Way and Southeast First Street, Deerfield Beach; 7-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday; free. 954-480-4433 or www.deerfield-beach.com.

FAB Family Film Series-An American Tail: Celebrate with this family classic about a young Russian mouse who is separated from his parents on the way to America, a land they think is without cats. Free barbecue follows; 10 a.m.; Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; free. 954-760-9898, ext. 101 or www.fliff.com.

Fort Lauderdale Spectacular: Parks and Recreation Department has fireworks at 9 at Fort Lauderdale Beach, off A1A and Las Olas Boulevard; 9-9:30 p.m. Saturday; free. 954-828-5363 or www.fortlauderdale.gov

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Hallandale Beach's Gala: Features children's activities, including a bounce house, rock wall and bungee jump, and DJ music; at South City Beach, A1A just south of Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach; noon-6 p.m.; free. 954 457-1452 or

www.hallandalebeachfl.gov.

Hollywood's Celebration: Features patriotic music, children's fun and live entertainment by Fusik, Robbie Hazen and the Riot, Electric Arrow, Salzon Jazz and The Fabulons. Fireworks at 9, noon-10 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Broadwalk (at the beach and Johnson Street), Hollywood; free. 954-921-3404 or www.visithollywoodfl.org.

Kidgit's Birthday and Blast: Features activities, games and prizes. Those whose birthday falls in July receive a crown and present; 1-2 p.m.; Coral Square Mall, 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs; $5 one-year membership, $8 two-year membership, free for members. 954-755-5550 or www.simon.com.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach Blast: Starts with a parade from Bougainvilla Drive behind Town Hall (4501 Ocean Dr.) to Pine Avenue, east to El Mar Drive, south down El Mar, west on Palm Avenue and then north on Bougainvilla back to Town Hall. Beach blast is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at El Prado Park (El Prado and El Mar Drive). Activities include games, bike decorating contest, water slides, dunk tank and climbing wall, food, drinks, live music, professional classic car show and a raffle. Ends with fireworks at 8:30 off beach in front of El Prado Beachfront Park; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; free. 954-772-3336, ext. 0.

Miramar's Concert and Fireworks: Features All American apple pie eating contest and I can't see my ice cream contest. Children 12 and under can compete in the bubble gum blowing contest. Includes prizes, entertainment by Lu White Combo, inflatable rides, face painting and fireworks at 9. Starts 6 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar; free. 954-602-3319 or www.ci.miramar.fl.us.

Parkland's Bicycle Parade: Decorate bikes in patriotic colors and parade around the park. Prizes awarded. Includes a bike course by Broward Sheriff's Office to test children on bike safety and a demonstration by Evolution Martial Arts; 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Terramar Park, 6575 NW 76th Dr., Parkland; free. 954-757-4120 or codea@cityofpark

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Pembroke Pines Blast: Features entertainment by Magic City, rides, food booths and fireworks. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Coolers, pets or personal fireworks not allowed; 7-9 p.m.; Pembroke Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; free. 954-986-5022 or www.ppines.com.

Pompano Beach Extravaganza: Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Personal fireworks, glass containers, alcohol and pets not allowed; 9 p.m. at Main Public Beach, north and south of the Municipal Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach; free. 954-786-4111 or www.mypompanobeach.org.

Pompano Beach Tennis Center's Social and Cook-Out Mixed Doubles: Call for details; through Saturday; Pompano Beach Tennis Center, 920 NE 18th Ave., Pompano Beach; $10, $8 members. 954-786-4115 or www.mypompanobeach.org.

Seminole Hard Rock's Rockin' the Free World: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers a chance to win $20,000 each day from Friday to Sunday with hourly giveaways of cash and prizes of $1,776. Various restaurants inside the hotel offer All-American specials. Festivities on Friday include a musically synchronized fireworks display at 9 p.m., DJ, music, dance and free Belvedere Vodka for ladies at various Seminole Hard Rock bars, lounges, restaurants and nightclubs throughout the evening; 10 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 1 Seminole Way (exit Stirling Road) near Hollywood, Hollywood; free. 954-583-3250.

South Florida Singles Dance Party: Includes dinner buffet, DJ and dancing; 8:30 p.m.; Payzin's Lounge, 3111 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; $10. 305-932-4192.

Sunrise Bash: Starts with a parade from Northwest 12th Street west along Sunset Strip to City Park (between Northwest 64th and NW 68th avenues) where free food, rides and kids' entertainment are available until 1 p.m. Evening celebration begins at 6 at BankAtlantic Center (1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise). Entertainment by Nobody's Fault and Lovechild bands, food, children's fun zone and a fireworks display at 9; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; free. 954-747-4600 or www.sunrisefl.gov.

Vista View Fireworks Viewing: View fireworks from the highest man-made elevation in Broward County. Watch firework displays from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Sunrise and Miramar. Fireworks, sparklers, grilling and horses not allowed. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring a blanket; call for time; through Saturday; Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie; $5 per vehicle. $1.50 for walk-ins, bicycles and motorcycles. 954-327-8797 or www.broward.org/parks.

Weston's 5K Run/Walk and Hometown Parade: Run begins and ends at Weston Town Center, 1675 Market St., Suite 207, Weston. Race day registration is 5:30-6:45 a.m. Run starts at 7 a.m. Parade information and entry forms are available online; 5:30 a.m.; $20 race day, $16 in advance; registration required. 954-389-4321 or www.westonfl.org.

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