Pompano Beach's free Drone Show Extravaganza is Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026: 500 drones over the ocean south of the pier at 7 p.m., with free shuttles from 1 p.m.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated for each year’s show at the same address. Details come from the City of Pompano Beach’s Drone Show Extravaganza listing and its Sept. 29, 2026, announcement.
The fifth Drone Show Extravaganza is Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on the beach just south of the Fisher Family Pier. Music starts at 5:30 p.m., and 500 drones light up the sky over the Atlantic at 7 p.m. for a 15-minute show honoring Veterans Day weekend. It is free.
Know before you go
- When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026; drones at 7 p.m.
- Where: the beach south of the Fisher Family Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.
- Cost: free; Pier Parking Garage $20 cash
- Shuttles: free from Pompano Community Park from 1 p.m.
- Official page: parks.pompanobeachfl.gov
- Who to call: Parks and Recreation, 954-786-4111; city communications, 954-786-4527
Schedule
From the city’s event listing:
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 5:30 to 6 p.m. | DJ |
| 6 to 7 p.m. | Live band: Junior’s Entertainment Group |
| 7 to 7:15 p.m. | Drone show, 500 drones by Firefly Drone Shows |
| 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | More live music from Junior’s Entertainment Group |
| 8:15 to 9 p.m. | DJ closes the night |
Where to watch
Gather on the beach south of the pier. The pier itself is closed, and the beach north of it is closed for drone staging. In 2025 the city said the drones can be seen from up to five miles away on a clear night, according to its 2025 announcement. Boats are welcome but must stay outside the swim exclusion buoys and the drone safety zone.
Closures
- Fisher Family Pier: closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, to 7 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
- Riverside Drive from NE 14th Street to 2nd Street: closed 2 to 10 p.m.; residents must show proof of residency to pass.
- North Pompano Beach Boulevard and eastbound Atlantic Boulevard at Harbor Drive: may close as early as 6 p.m.
Parking, shuttles and rideshare
- Pier Parking Garage: $20, cash only.
- Other city lots and street meters: the holiday rate of $4 an hour.
- Free shuttles start at 1 p.m. from Pompano Community Park, from the shuttle area by the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center, 820 NE 18th Ave. Beach drop-off and pickup is the Beach Branch Library, 3250 NE 2nd St. The last shuttle to the beach leaves at 6 p.m.; the last one back leaves the beach at 10 p.m. The city says the shuttles are ADA accessible and have room for coolers and lawn chairs.
- Pompano Beach Circuit: the free, on-demand electric shuttle; request a ride in the Ride Circuit app.
- Rideshare drop-off and pickup is at the Beach Branch Library.
What to bring, and what to leave home
- Welcome: blankets, lawn chairs and coolers.
- Not allowed: personal fireworks, glass containers, personal drones, alcohol and pets.
- Wheelchairs: use one of the beach’s six access mats.
- Rain: the city has not published a rain date. Check the official listing on the day if the forecast looks bad.
Can’t make it? The city streams the show on its YouTube channel, @mypompanobeach, and on Comcast Channel 78 (Digital 1092).
How the show began, and who pays for it
The city launched the show in 2022 as South Florida’s first municipal drone show, according to its 2026 announcement. The 2025 show on Saturday, Nov. 8, was the first with 500 drones. For 2026 the city left the show out of its budget to cut costs; the Fishing Village businesses and Firefly Drone Shows stepped in to pay for it.
| Year | Date | Drones |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (fifth) | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 500 |
| 2025 (fourth) | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 500 |
Each recent show has fallen on the Saturday of Veterans Day weekend, and the city has announced it in late September.
What this means for you
- Saturday, Nov. 7: free drone show at 7 p.m., music from 5:30 p.m.
- Take the free shuttle from Community Park, or bring $20 cash for the pier garage.
- Riverside Drive closes at 2 p.m.; the pier closes the night before.
Related: Pompano Beach pier and Fishing Village, Caribbean Fest, Holiday Boat Parade and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Pompano Beach drone show in 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on Veterans Day weekend. Music starts at 5:30 p.m. on the beach south of the Fisher Family Pier, and the 15-minute drone show starts at 7 p.m.
Is the Pompano Beach drone show free?
Yes. The show is free and open to the public. Parking at the Pier Parking Garage is $20 cash, and free shuttles run from Pompano Community Park from 1 p.m.
Where is the best place to watch the Pompano Beach drone show?
On the beach south of the Fisher Family Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. The pier and the beach north of it are closed for drone staging.
Can I bring my dog to the drone show?
No. The city does not allow pets, alcohol, glass containers, personal fireworks or personal drones. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome.
Is the Pompano Beach drone show still happening after the budget cut?
Yes. The city left the show out of its budget, but Fishing Village businesses and Firefly Drone Shows are paying for the fifth show on Nov. 7, 2026.
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