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Cocoa Beach Fourth of July

4 July 2026

2026

4 July 2026

2027

4 July 2027

Where

Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach

What it is

Cocoa Beach Fourth of July explained

Fireworks fired from the 250-metre pier over the Atlantic, with the beach filling from mid-afternoon and the causeways closing to parking by early evening.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Cocoa Beach Fourth of July?

Fireworks fired from the 250-metre pier over the Atlantic, with the beach filling from mid-afternoon and the causeways closing to parking by early evening. It's a historic event held in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach.

When is Cocoa Beach Fourth of July in 2026?

Cocoa Beach Fourth of July runs 4 July 2026 in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Cocoa Beach Fourth of July in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 4 July 2027, in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach.

Is Cocoa Beach Fourth of July free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Cocoa Beach Fourth of July is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Cocoa Beach Fourth of July?

Book a room in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Kennedy Space Center & Cocoa Beach also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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