City of Homestead Government

City of Homestead Government The Gateway to the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks The City of Homestead is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade county.

Homestead lies near the southern-most tip of Florida, where sunny days are in the majority and the average temperature is 75 degrees. Ten miles west are the vast mangrove forests and watery sawgrass plains of Everglades National Park, a subtropical wilderness that shelters alligator and ibis, eagle and manatee. To the east and south are Biscayne Bay and its underwater national park, the Florida Ke

ys and the Atlantic Ocean. Thirty miles north is Miami, "Gateway to the Americas," and one of the country's exciting international cities.

Join us for an evening at Wittkop Park for the Sports with Staff Meeting! Connect with Parks leadership, get the latest ...
06/14/2026

Join us for an evening at Wittkop Park for the Sports with Staff Meeting! Connect with Parks leadership, get the latest updates on projects, events, and programs, and enjoy sports with staff.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Wittkop Park, Meet by the basketball courts

📧 [email protected]
📞 305-224-4570

TODAY! Join us for A Night at the Apollo: Homestead Amateur Night, a special Juneteenth celebration showcasing local tal...
06/13/2026

TODAY! Join us for A Night at the Apollo: Homestead Amateur Night, a special Juneteenth celebration showcasing local talent, culture, and creativity.

Enjoy an exciting evening featuring vocalists, step teams, line dancing, food tastings, giveaways, prizes, and unforgettable performances from talented members of our community.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 MDCC Banquet Facility Penthouse, Building C, 4th Floor
301 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030

Whether you're performing or cheering from the audience, come celebrate freedom, culture, and community through music, dance, and artistic expression.

Admission is free. All are welcome.

Thank You, Baptist Health!The City of Homestead is proud to recognize Baptist Health South Florida as a valued sponsor o...
06/12/2026

Thank You, Baptist Health!

The City of Homestead is proud to recognize Baptist Health South Florida as a valued sponsor of this year’s Race to the 4th celebration.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our community and for helping make South Dade’s premier Independence Day celebration possible. Your partnership helps bring families together for an unforgettable evening of patriotism, entertainment, and community pride as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

We look forward to celebrating with you on July 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

06/11/2026

Homestead is growing, evolving, and every day creating new experiences for everyone. Race to the fourthis a perfect example of that vision, bringing our community together for a night of music, entertainment and connectionat the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Think you have what it takes to light up the stage?Join us for A Night at the Apollo: Homestead Amateur Night, a special...
06/11/2026

Think you have what it takes to light up the stage?

Join us for A Night at the Apollo: Homestead Amateur Night, a special Juneteenth celebration showcasing local talent, culture, and creativity.

Enjoy an exciting evening featuring vocalists, step teams, line dancing, food tastings, giveaways, prizes, and unforgettable performances from talented members of our community.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 MDCC Banquet Facility Penthouse, Building C, 4th Floor
301 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030

Whether you're performing or cheering from the audience, come celebrate freedom, culture, and community through music, dance, and artistic expression.

Admission is free. All are welcome.

🏁🔥 Wynwood meets Homestead this Fourth of July!Race to the 4th is bringing the heat with an incredible custom car showca...
06/10/2026

🏁🔥 Wynwood meets Homestead this Fourth of July!

Race to the 4th is bringing the heat with an incredible custom car showcase presented by Shift Society, featuring some of South Florida’s most eye-catching rides and automotive culture. Experience the energy, creativity, and style that has made Wynwood famous—right here in Homestead.

And that’s just the beginning.

⚽ Watch the Big Soccer Game in our Fan Zone
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍔 Food Trucks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
🚁 Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show
🎟️ FREE Admission
🅿️ FREE Parking

Join us Saturday, July 4, at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Gates open at 5 PM for the biggest Race to the 4th celebration ever as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

One event. One community. One unforgettable Independence Day celebration.

Thank You, Commissioner Danielle Cohen-Higgins!The City of Homestead is proud to recognize Commissioner Danielle Cohen H...
06/09/2026

Thank You, Commissioner Danielle Cohen-Higgins!

The City of Homestead is proud to recognize Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins as a Red, White & Blue Sponsor for this year’s Race to the 4th celebration.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in bringing our community together to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Your commitment helps make this signature event possible and allows thousands of residents and visitors to enjoy a memorable evening of family fun, entertainment, patriotism, and community pride.

We look forward to celebrating with you on July 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

🎤 Last chance to sign up to perform!The deadline is here for singers, poets, comedians, dancers, musicians, spoken word ...
06/08/2026

🎤 Last chance to sign up to perform!

The deadline is here for singers, poets, comedians, dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, and performers to join the lineup for the City of Homestead’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth talent showcase, reimagined as A Night at the Apollo’s Amateur Talent Show ✨

Don’t miss your opportunity to take the stage, showcase your talent, and celebrate culture, creativity, and community. Register today before applications close!

📅 Friday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Miami Dade College Homestead Campus – Building C, 4th Floor

🎟️ Free & open to the public
🗓️ Performer registration deadline: June 8
🔗 Register now at HomesteadFL.gov/talent

06/08/2026

Are you ready for the biggest 4th of July celebration in all of South Dade?

Race to the 4th returns to the Homestead-Miami Speedway for an unforgettable celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

Enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors, family activities, and a drone and fireworks show like you’ve never seen before.

Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 5 PM.

Address

100 Civic Court
Homestead, FL
33030

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