MelBOOM, Melbourne's July 4 fireworks at Front Street Park: food trucks from 4 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. on the city's last full schedule, with a free shuttle.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year. The City of Melbourne has not yet announced details for July 4, 2027; the schedule below is from the city’s published 2025 plan, the most recent full schedule available, and the 2026 event details the city posted. Sources: the city’s Fireworks page, its July 3, 2025, MelBOOM announcement and July 2, 2025, road closures notice.
MelBOOM is the City of Melbourne’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street. The city calls it “an experience that thousands of citizens and guests look forward to each year.” The 2026 show was on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a national anthem singer chosen at the city’s Star Spangled Singer Showcase in June.
Plan ahead
- Where: Front Street Park, 2210 Front St.
- Parking: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., with a free shuttle
- City Parks, Recreation and Golf: 321-608-7400
- Updates: the city’s Fireworks page
The schedule (2025, the most recent published)
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 4 p.m. | Food trucks open at Front Street Park |
| 5:30 p.m. | Live music begins |
| 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. | Headline band |
| 8:58 p.m. | National anthem |
| 9 p.m. | Fireworks, weather permitting |
In 2025 the city also had face painting and vendors by the gazebo, official MelBOOM T-shirts and nine food trucks at the park. Security was provided by a private firm.
Parking and the shuttle
The city asked people to park at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., and ride a free shuttle. In 2025 three buses ran continuously from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and again after the fireworks until 11 p.m., with an ADA-accessible bus at the auditorium.
- No parking on the city’s portion of the causeway.
- Some businesses do not allow event parking and may tow, even when closed on July 4.
Road closures
On the 2025 plan, these roads closed at 8 p.m. and reopened about 10 p.m., once pedestrians had left the park:
- Strawbridge Avenue (U.S. 192) from U.S. 1 to Riverside Drive in Indialantic
- New Haven Avenue from the east side of the Mansion’s driveway to Strawbridge Avenue
- Riverview Drive at Palmetto Avenue
- Front Street at Melbourne Avenue
Morning events
- Fourth of July Parade: in 2025 it staged at 9 a.m. on Hickory Street, Fee Avenue and the Liberty Bell Museum lot at 1601 Oak St., stepped off at 10 a.m., traveled south on Hickory Street across Strawbridge Avenue and east on New Haven Avenue, and disbanded near U.S. 1 about 11:30 a.m. Roads closed 8:30 a.m. to noon; city lots were free. The organizer was Space Coast YR, Inc. (city listing)
- Firecracker 5K: in 2025 it closed Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie, Pineapple Avenue at Bud Yeager Drive and part of Eau Gallie Boulevard from 6 to 9:30 a.m.
Fireworks at home
Florida law (s. 791.08) allows consumer fireworks on three designated holidays: Independence Day, July 4, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Melbourne Fire Department’s safety tips cite the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: an average of 180 people a day go to the emergency room with fireworks injuries in the month around July 4. The department’s advice is to watch a professional show such as MelBOOM.
What this means for you
- Watch this page in June for the 2027 schedule.
- Park at the Melbourne Auditorium and take the shuttle.
- Expect Strawbridge Avenue and the causeway approach to close around 8 p.m.
Related: things to do this month, parks and trails and getting around Melbourne.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Fourth of July fireworks in Melbourne, Florida?
At MelBOOM, the City of Melbourne’s annual fireworks celebration at Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street. The 2026 show was on July 4, 2026.
What time do the Melbourne fireworks start?
On the city’s most recent published schedule, for 2025, food trucks opened at 4 p.m., the national anthem was at 8:58 p.m. and fireworks started at 9 p.m., weather permitting.
Where should I park for MelBOOM?
The city has asked visitors to park at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., and take a free shuttle to Front Street Park. Parking is not allowed on the city’s portion of the causeway.
Is there a Fourth of July parade in Melbourne?
Yes. In 2025 the parade began at 10 a.m. on Hickory Street, crossed Strawbridge Avenue, ran east on New Haven Avenue and disbanded near U.S. 1 about 11:30 a.m.
Are fireworks legal in Florida on the Fourth of July?
State law allows consumer fireworks on designated holidays: Independence Day, July 4, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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