APRIL. NO VOTE IS EXPECTED TODAY. RED HOT AND BOOM IS GETTING READY FOR ITS BIGGEST JULY 4TH CELEBRATION YET. WE GOT A PREVIEW THIS MORNING. THIS YEAR, THE EVENT AT QUEEN’S PARK WILL INCLUDE LIVE MUSIC FROM WISH, RADIO, BLUESTONE CIRCLE AND COUNTRY SINGER SONGWRITER CHRIS LANE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A KIDS ZONE AND A VIP EXPERIENCE THAT WILL GIVE THOSE 21 AND UP A PRIVATE VIEW OF THE NIGHT’S HIGHLIGHTS. OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIREWORKS SHOW. THE EVENT WILL KICK OFF 5 P.M. JULY 3RD AND WILL END WITH A 25 MINUTE FIREWORKS SHOW AT 930.
Fourth of July fireworks: 37 places to watch in Central Florida
Updated: 10:47 AM EDT Jul 2, 2026
The Fourth of July equals sun, fun and fireworks as the country celebrates 250 years. >> Video above: Red Hot and Boom prepsHere is a list of events across Central Florida: Orange CountyFireworks at the Fountain – City of Orlando Where: Lake Eola Park, Downtown OrlandoWhen: 4-10 p.m., July 4thWhat to expect: The event features live music, vendors, and a kids play zone. It will also feature a live performance from the Orlando Concert Choir culminating with a firework display at 9:10 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Disney Celebrates America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the SkyWhere: Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena VistaWhen: 9 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5What to expect: This 14-minute, 360-degree pyrotechnic display features a live orchestra playing patriotic favorites like “Yankee Doodle” and “America the Beautiful”, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. >> MORE: Fourth of July cookouts cost on average $94. How that compares to previous yearsThe Heartbeat of Freedom Where: EPCOTWhen: 9 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5What to expect: “Luminous” begins at 9 p.m. and “Heartbeat of Freedom” follows at 9:15 p.m., the show will include a fireworks display. Avalon Park 4th of July CelebrationWhere: Downtown Avalon Park, OrlandoWhen: 5-9 p.m. July 4What to expect: This event will have an array of contests, bounce parks, community performances, a bike parade and fireworks at 9 p.m. This event is free for all ages. SeaWorld’s July 4th CelebrationWhere: SeaWorld, OrlandoWhen: 9 p.m., July 4 and 5What to expect: Fireworks can be viewed from all around SeaWorld’s Large Central LakeJuly 4th CelebrationWhere: Apopka Amphitheater, ApopkaWhen: July 4th, 6-9 p.m.What to expect: This event will include food, kid activities, music from Private Stock Band, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Admission is free for all ages.>> MORE: How hot has the Fourth of July gotten where you live?Seminole CountyRed Hot & BoomWhere: Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte SpringsWhen: 5-10 p.m. July 3What to expect: This event includes live music, food and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Star Spangled Sanford Where: Fort Mellon Park and the Sanford Riverwalk, SanfordWhen: 7-10 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will feature vendors, live music, street performers and fireworks over Lake Monroe beginning at sunset. Admission is free for all ages. MissingLink @ The Celebration of Freedom Where- Central Winds Park, Winter SpringsWhen: 5-9 p.m.. July 4What to expect: This event will include live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and a free kid’s zone sponsored by AdventHealth. The night will end with a fireworks display and is free for all ages. Independence Celebration Where: Oviedo Mall, OviedoWhen: 5-8 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will include a “Military Walk Through Time” inside the community Center – From the Revolution to Space Force, historical reenactments, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. This event is free for all agesOsceola County City of Kissimmee Monumental 4th of JulyWhere- Kissimmee Lakefront ParkWhen: 7-9:30 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event features live music, food trucks, and the KUA Kids Power Zone on the Veterans Lawn. Fireworks expected at 9 p.m., and this event is free for all ages.City of St. Cloud 4th on the LakeWhere: St. Cloud Lakefront ParkWhen: 4-10 p.m. July 4What to expect: This event features live music, a lumberjack show, games, vendors and eating competitions leading up to a synchronized fireworks display beginning at 9:15 PM. Celebration’s Independence Day SpectacularWhere: Celebration Town CenterWhen: 5-10 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will include food, live music from DJ City Beat and Audio Exchange, and a fireworks show over the water starting at 9:20 p.m.Tavares July 4th Celebration Where: Wooton Park, Downtown Tavares When: Saturday, July 4, 5-10 p.m.What to expect: This event features live entertainment, a seaplane flyover, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display over Lake Dora at 9 p.m.. This event is free for all ages. Polk County Thunder on the RidgeWhere: Lake Eva Park, Haines CityWhen: July 4th, 4-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event is self-billed as the largest fireworks display in Polk County, with the show beginning at 9:15 p.m. It also includes live entertainment, food and marketplace vendors, a kids’ water zone and a beer garden.LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Red, White & BOOM!Where: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter HavenWhen: July 4-5, 9 p.m.What to expect: Park visitors can enjoy special DJ dance parties and an impressive fireworks display exploding above Lake Eloise.Red, White & KaboomWhere: Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade, LakelandWhen: July 3rd, 6-9:15 p.m.What to expect: This event includes live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show to end the night. This event is free for all agesRockin’ Freedom FestWhere- Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Winter HavenWhen- July 3rd, 6 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display beginning around sunset. This event is free for all ages.4th of July CelebrationWhere: First United Methodist Church of Auburndale, AuburndaleWhen: July 4th, 4:30-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event will include music, vendors, and food trucks. The fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m.4th of July Celebration: Hosted at the Lewis Mathews Sports ComplexWhere: Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, DavenportWhen: July 4, 4-9:45 p.m.What to expect: This features a Kid Zone, live entertainment, and a large fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m. Marion County This year, the following locations will all launch their fireworks simultaneously at 9 p.m. on July 4th. Viewing experiences from these locations will begin at 5 p.m.Ocala: McPherson Campus / Ocala Marion Veterans Memorial Park (2601 E Fort King St.).Belleview: Belleview Sportsplex (6501 SE 107th St.)Dunnellon: Dunnellon High School (10055 SW 180th Ave Road)Citra: Wrigley Fields (405 E Hwy 316)
The Fourth of July equals sun, fun and fireworks as the country celebrates 250 years.
>> Video above: Red Hot and Boom preps
Here is a list of events across Central Florida:
Orange CountyFireworks at the Fountain – City of Orlando Where: Lake Eola Park, Downtown OrlandoWhen: 4-10 p.m., July 4thWhat to expect: The event features live music, vendors, and a kids play zone. It will also feature a live performance from the Orlando Concert Choir culminating with a firework display at 9:10 p.m. Admission is free for all ages.
Disney Celebrates America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
Where: Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena VistaWhen: 9 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5What to expect: This 14-minute, 360-degree pyrotechnic display features a live orchestra playing patriotic favorites like “Yankee Doodle” and “America the Beautiful”, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
>> MORE: Fourth of July cookouts cost on average $94. How that compares to previous years
The Heartbeat of Freedom Where: EPCOTWhen: 9 p.m. on July 3, 4, and 5What to expect: “Luminous” begins at 9 p.m. and “Heartbeat of Freedom” follows at 9:15 p.m., the show will include a fireworks display.
Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration
Where: Downtown Avalon Park, OrlandoWhen: 5-9 p.m. July 4What to expect: This event will have an array of contests, bounce parks, community performances, a bike parade and fireworks at 9 p.m. This event is free for all ages. SeaWorld’s July 4th CelebrationWhere: SeaWorld, OrlandoWhen: 9 p.m., July 4 and 5What to expect: Fireworks can be viewed from all around SeaWorld’s Large Central LakeJuly 4th CelebrationWhere: Apopka Amphitheater, ApopkaWhen: July 4th, 6-9 p.m.What to expect: This event will include food, kid activities, music from Private Stock Band, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Admission is free for all ages.
>> MORE: How hot has the Fourth of July gotten where you live?
Seminole County
Red Hot & Boom
Where: Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte SpringsWhen: 5-10 p.m. July 3What to expect: This event includes live music, food and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free for all ages.
Star Spangled Sanford Where: Fort Mellon Park and the Sanford Riverwalk, SanfordWhen: 7-10 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will feature vendors, live music, street performers and fireworks over Lake Monroe beginning at sunset. Admission is free for all ages. MissingLink @ The Celebration of Freedom Where- Central Winds Park, Winter SpringsWhen: 5-9 p.m.. July 4What to expect: This event will include live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and a free kid’s zone sponsored by AdventHealth. The night will end with a fireworks display and is free for all ages. Independence Celebration Where: Oviedo Mall, OviedoWhen: 5-8 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will include a “Military Walk Through Time” inside the community Center – From the Revolution to Space Force, historical reenactments, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. This event is free for all ages
Osceola County
City of Kissimmee Monumental 4th of JulyWhere- Kissimmee Lakefront ParkWhen: 7-9:30 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event features live music, food trucks, and the KUA Kids Power Zone on the Veterans Lawn. Fireworks expected at 9 p.m., and this event is free for all ages.City of St. Cloud 4th on the LakeWhere: St. Cloud Lakefront ParkWhen: 4-10 p.m. July 4What to expect: This event features live music, a lumberjack show, games, vendors and eating competitions leading up to a synchronized fireworks display beginning at 9:15 PM. Celebration’s Independence Day SpectacularWhere: Celebration Town CenterWhen: 5-10 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event will include food, live music from DJ City Beat and Audio Exchange, and a fireworks show over the water starting at 9:20 p.m.
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Brevard County Symphony Under the StarsWhere: Cocoa Riverfront Park, CocoaWhen: 8 p.m., July 4What to expect- This is a free concert that is performed by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, followed by a fireworks display at 9:15 PM. Food trucks and local restaurants will be open and available before the concertMelBOOM! Where: Front Street Park, MelbourneWhen: July 4th, 3-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event includes food trucks, a KidZone, and live entertainment. It will culminate with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Red, White and Boom.Where- Chain of Lakes Park, TitusvilleWhen- July 4th, 6-9:30 PMWhat to expect- This event features food trucks, local vendors, and a grand fireworks finale over the water at 9:15 PM. This event is free for all ages. The Great American Celebration Where- Stadium Parkway, VieraWhen: 9-10 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event features a fireworks show beginning promptly at 9 p.m.
Sumter CountyHappy Birthday AmericaWhere- Wildwood Community CenterWhen- July 3rd from 6-10 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature live music by the Greg Warren Band, contests, food trucks, vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:00 PM. This event is free for all ages. Brownwood Paddock Square CelebrationWhere- Brownwood Paddock Square, The Villages When- July 4th, 4-9PMWhat to expect- This event will include performances from live bands, stilt walkers, and food and drink specials from local restaurants. This event is free for all ages. Volusia County Star Spangled Summer – Daytona Beach BandshellWhere-Daytona Beach Bandshell, Daytona BeachWhen- July 4, 7:15-9:45 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature a free, live tribute band concert followed by fireworks display over the ocean near the boardwalk at 9:45 PM. General admission is free; VIP seating tickets are available for $15. 4th of July Freedom Fest Where: Gemini Springs Park, DeBaryWhen: 5-10:30 p.m., July 4What to expect: This event features live music from the band Sugar Vibe, food trucks, a Kid Zone, and a nighttime fireworks and laser show beginning at 9 p.m. Port Orange 4th of July Spectacular:Where: Port Orange City Center Municipal Complex, Port OrangeWhen: July 4 from 6-10 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature a classic car show, children’s zone, food trucks, food eating competitions and a drone and fireworks show. This event is free for all ages.
Ormond Beach Independence Day CelebrationWhere: Rockefeller Gardens, Ormond BeachWhen: July 4th from 8-9 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature an evening of music and food trucks at Rockefeller Gardens, culminating in a fireworks show to end the evening. Alcohol and perianal fireworks are prohibited. This event is free for all ages. The Players- Former Members of Chicago and Friends Live from New Smyrna Beach Where: Riverside Park, New Smyrna BeachWhen: July 4, 4-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature live music by The Players, food trucks and a fireworks display. This event is free for all ages.Lake Count Star Spangled Spectacular Where: Ski Beach ParkWhen: July 4, 4 p.m.What to expect: This event features live music, free carnival rides, food, and fireworks over Lake Harris at 9 p.m. This event is free for all ages. Red, White & Boom ClermontWhere: Waterfront ParkWhen: July 4, 5- 9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event will include live music, food trucks, and fireworks launched on Lake Minneola. This event is free for all ages.
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Tavares July 4th Celebration Where: Wooton Park, Downtown Tavares When: Saturday, July 4, 5-10 p.m.What to expect: This event features live entertainment, a seaplane flyover, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display over Lake Dora at 9 p.m.. This event is free for all ages. Polk County Thunder on the RidgeWhere: Lake Eva Park, Haines CityWhen: July 4th, 4-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event is self-billed as the largest fireworks display in Polk County, with the show beginning at 9:15 p.m. It also includes live entertainment, food and marketplace vendors, a kids’ water zone and a beer garden.LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Red, White & BOOM!Where: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter HavenWhen: July 4-5, 9 p.m.What to expect: Park visitors can enjoy special DJ dance parties and an impressive fireworks display exploding above Lake Eloise.Red, White & KaboomWhere: Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade, LakelandWhen: July 3rd, 6-9:15 p.m.What to expect: This event includes live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show to end the night. This event is free for all agesRockin’ Freedom FestWhere- Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Winter HavenWhen- July 3rd, 6 p.m.What to expect: This event will feature live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display beginning around sunset. This event is free for all ages.4th of July CelebrationWhere: First United Methodist Church of Auburndale, AuburndaleWhen: July 4th, 4:30-9:30 p.m.What to expect: This event will include music, vendors, and food trucks. The fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m.4th of July Celebration: Hosted at the Lewis Mathews Sports ComplexWhere: Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, DavenportWhen: July 4, 4-9:45 p.m.What to expect: This features a Kid Zone, live entertainment, and a large fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m. Marion County
This year, the following locations will all launch their fireworks simultaneously at 9 p.m. on July 4th. Viewing experiences from these locations will begin at 5 p.m.
Ocala: McPherson Campus / Ocala Marion Veterans Memorial Park (2601 E Fort King St.).Belleview: Belleview Sportsplex (6501 SE 107th St.)Dunnellon: Dunnellon High School (10055 SW 180th Ave Road)Citra: Wrigley Fields (405 E Hwy 316)