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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade

July 4th Celebration and Traffic Changes in Downtown Miami

Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami is hosting a combined Independence Day and FIFA World Cup event this Saturday. The event is free, but requires registration, and will cause significant traffic detours in the area through Monday morning.

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Why It Matters

Residents and commuters in Downtown Miami will face multi-day traffic detours and road closures near Biscayne Boulevard and the Port of Miami starting Thursday through Monday morning.

Key Facts

  • The event takes place at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami this Saturday.
  • The event is free to attend, but requires prior registration.
  • The event begins at 1 p.m. and features live music and FIFA World Cup match screenings.
  • FIFA matches scheduled: Canada vs. Morocco at 1 p.m. and Paraguay vs. France at 5 p.m.
  • The event concludes at midnight with a drone and fireworks show.
  • Traffic detours and road closures begin Thursday and last until Monday at 6 a.m.
  • Biscayne Boulevard northbound traffic will be redirected to two southbound lanes between SE 1st St and NE 4th St.
  • Biscayne Boulevard southbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes starting at NE 6th St.
  • Access to the Port of Miami remains open via NE 5th St, with the Port Tunnel recommended to avoid congestion.
  • Police will be deployed throughout the park to assist with traffic and security.

Who's Mentioned

personThe Fray“Performing artist.”organizationFIFA“Organizer of the World Cup matches being screened.”personJa Rule“Performing artist.”organizationMiami Police“Managing traffic and security for the event.”locationBayfront Park“Venue for the July 4th and FIFA event.”