Many cities are back to pre-pandemic Fourth of July celebrations this year. Here’s a list to help plan where and how to enjoy fireworks, with options for celebrating on the holiday weekend before, and on Monday, July 4th too!
BEFORE YOU GO: Be sure to verify on the city’s event pages for location, time, schedule updates, cancellations, or changes.
CELEBRATIONS ON THIS WEEKEND:
WINTER GARDEN
City of Winter Garden’s Red White and Blues on the Plaza music night.
Where: Centennial Plaza, W. Plant Street in Historic Downtown
When: 7:00 – 9PM, Fri. July 1
City of Winter Garden’s Independence Day Celebration, live music, kids crafts, family games on the lawn.
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue
When: 8:00AM – 1PM, Sat. July 2
OVIEDO
Year after year, there’s a great City of Oviedo Independence Day Celebration and fireworks at the Oviedo Mall. There are $20 advance purchase wristbands available that includes unlimited rides and attractions.
Where: 1700 Oviedo Mall Boulevard Oviedo, FL 32765
When: 5:00 – 9PM Sat. July 2
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Red Hot and Boom concert event. Admission is free. Vendors, food, beverages available for purchase. This event is put on by the radio station XL106.7 and a lot of local businesses and is known for being a concert day of nationally recognized and up-and-coming music artists.
Where: Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
When: 4:00 – 11PM Sun. July 3
FIREWORKS ON THE ACTUAL DAY:
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO:
Fireworks at the Fountain. Vendors, food, live entertainment, and family fun
Where: 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL (Lake Eola)
When: 4:00 – 10PM Mon. July 4
APOPKA:
Vendors, food, live music, family fun at the beautiful Apopka Amphitheater.
Where: Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy, Apopka,FL
When: 6:00 – 9PM, Mon. July 4
WINTER GARDEN:
City of Winter Garden’s Party in the Park fireworks celebration
Where: 29 W. Garden Avenue, Winter Garden, FL
When: 6 – 9:15PM, Mon. July 4
CLERMONT:
City of Clermont Red White and Boom at Waterfront Park. Food trucks, live music, and fireworks of Lake Minneola.
Where: 330 3rd St, Clermont, FL
When: 7 – 10PM, Mon. July 4
LEESBURG:
City of Leesburg July Fourth Celebration. Baseball, kids zone, live music, and fireworks at Venetian Gardens.
Where: 201 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL (North Shore of Lake Harris)
When: 7 – 11:30PM, Mon. July 4
TAVARES:
City of Tavares Independence Day Celebration at Lake County Historic Courthouse. Street party, seaplanes, parade, kids activities until 6:30, and fireworks at 9.
Where: 317 W Main St, Tavares, FL
When: 4:45 – 6:30PM, and 9PM Mon. July 4
NON-FIREWORKS FUN
For those who do not enjoy fireworks, there are lots of day time festivities before nighttime fireworks. Most of the hours-long events above have fair-like activities, vendors, entertainment, and concerts during the day.
The city of WINTER PARK has no mention of fireworks on their website for their Annual 4th of July Celebration event for 9AM-12PM, with a decorated bike ride parade starting at 11:30AM in Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Community Playground. Free treats while supplies last, live music, and a kids fun zone. More information on Winter Park’s event page.
Where: 255 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, Florida
Where: Centennial Plaza, W. Plant Street in Historic Downtown
When: 7:00 – 9PM, Fri. July 1
City of Winter Garden’s Independence Day Celebration – live music, kids crafts, family games on the lawn.
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue
When: 8:00AM – 1PM, Sat. July 2
City of Winter Garden’s All American Kids Parade and Breakfast-free breakfast for kids, adult breakfast available for purchase, entertainment and activities for kids. Family parade with free decoration station for bikes, scooters, wagons, and even feet for those who would like to join the parade.
Where: Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165, 230 W. Bay Street
When: 8:00AM – 10:30AM, Mon. July 4
THEME PARK HOPPING
If you are in the mood to make a day of it at the theme parks, all of these Central Florida favorites mention specific “Fourth of July” fireworks on their websites. Universal Studios is even setting up a specific party zone and time for the holiday!
EPCOT Walt Disney World, Mon. July 4
Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Mon. July 4
Universal Studios Orlando Mon. July 4, party is from 5PM to 9PM
SeaWorld Orlando Mon. July 4
Fun Spot locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, website lists fireworks display is specifically for the Fourth of July, Mon. July 4 at 9PM
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