Alright patriots, gear up for an action-packed Fourth of July holiday weekend. Miami loves any good excuse for a party, and we’ve got five of them for you to celebrate your American pride. So break out those stars and stripes and suit up in red, white, and blue, because this weekend isn’t going to wait for you. Don’t waste any partying time- starting tonight, we’ve got five of the best parties going on for the next four days to make sure you have the best July 4th ever. We’ll see you out there!

Ace Hood at Bamboo

If you’re more in the hip hop mood tonight, Bamboo is the place to be for Ace Hood. Break out the gold chains and head over to hear all the best jams. It’s pretty much guaranteed that after a night like this, you’ll wake up feeling like you got a new Bugatti on the 4th of July. Or maybe you really will- who knows where the night will go.

Ace Hood & Birdman at Bamboo on June 21, 2012

Ace Hood at Bamboo on February 24, 2013

Ace Hood & DJ Epps at Bamboo on February 3, 2013

Ace Hood, Birdman, Happy, & Redd Eyezz at Bamboo on June 21, 2012


Steve Aoki at STORY

Kick off the weekend tonight with what’s sure to be a full-on debauchery at STORY for Steve Aoki. Get in heavy rage mode and expect lots of champagne showers, cake to the face, and crowd surfing- all of Aoki’s signature moves that leave his audiences with lots of memories. You can’t ask for more of a party than that.

Michael Phelps, Benny Benassi, & Steve Aoki at STORY on March 20, 2013

Michael Phelps & Steve Aoki at STORY on March 20, 2013

Steve Aoki at STORY on March 20, 2013

Nervo & Steve Aoki at STORY on March 20, 2013

Steve Aoki & Benny Benassi at STORY on March 20, 2013

Steve Aoki at STORY on March 20, 2013

Where to Watch Fireworks

Tomorrow’s big boomers can be seen all around the Magic City. There are big fireworks shows for Independence Day on Key Biscayne, at the Biltmore Hotel, Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, on South Beach at 8th Street on the sand, and Downtown at Bayside. Don’t miss out on seeing the amazing yearly sight over the water or with the Miami skyline as your backdrop. No matter the destination, it’s sure to be a stellar night. Boomers start going off around 8 or 9pm most places, after it gets dark.

The Martinez Brothers at Mansion

Everyone’s favorite DJ duo from the Bronx is back in Miami this weekend. Don’t miss The Martinez Brothers at Mansion for an all-American 4th of July celebration on Thursday night.

The Martinez Brothers at Space on January 5, 2013

The Martinez Brothers at Space on April 27, 2013

Sebastian Ingrosso at LIV

Wednesday is all about asserting your independence, and LIV is the place to do it. One third of Swedish House MafiaSebastian Ingrosso, is returning to Miami for the first time since the trio split up after a memorable Ultra Music Festival closing set, after which World Red Eye captured the SHM Last Supper. It’s sure to be a wild night to go down in American history.

Sebastian Ingrosso at LIV New Years Eve on December 31, 2011

Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Afrojack, & Alesso at LIV on March 15, 2013

Sebastian Ingrosso at LIV on October 26, 2012

Sydney Blu at SET

End your holiday weekend with a boom at SET on Saturday night as the infamous female DJ Sydney Blu takes over the decks for a sexy night. With a name like Sydney Blu, it only seems right that she would be the one spinning during a very red, white, and blue weekend. She doesn’t come to town often, so don’t miss her while she’s here.

Sydney Blu at Mokai on March 23, 2011

Sydney Blu at Mokai on March 23, 2011