ORLANDO, Fla. – The skies over Central Florida will light up this Fourth of July, with fireworks, festivals and celebrations stretching across the region all weekend long.
Below is a round-up of patriotic events to make note of as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Remember to take care of your pets to ensure they feel safe before you head out to see fireworks. Celebrate responsibly and enjoy the night!
If you know of any other local Fourth of July events not listed here, feel free to send us an email at web@wkmg.com.
BREVARD COUNTY
Rockledge Independence Day Picnic
When: Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
Where: McLarty Park in Rockledge.
What: Activities, games, food, music and more.
Red, White and Boom over North Brevard
When: Saturday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:15 p.m.
Where: Sand Point Park
What: Music, food, local business vendors, family-fun activities and fireworks.
July 4th Symphony Under the Stars
When: Saturday, July 4
Where: 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa
What: A free concert filled with patriotic favorites. The concert starts at 8 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m.
Where: Front Street Park in Melbourne.
What: Food trucks, fun and fireworks at 9 p.m.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m.
Where: Space Coast Daily Park in Viera Beach.
What: Vibrant fireworks display just east of the USSSA Space Coast Complex.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 5 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:15 p.m.
Where: Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus.
What: Over 20 food trucks, vendors, live music, games, face painting and fireworks.
FLAGLER COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Veteran’s Park in Flagler Beach.
What: Stars and Stripes parade will run from North 6th Street to South 6th Street, along A1A, and then an Independence Day-themed Music in the Park will last throughout the day.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Executive Airport
What: Reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a fireworks display.
LAKE COUNTY
When: Friday, July 3, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Elizabeth Evans Park in Mount Dora.
What: Live music, fun activities, food trucks, beverages and fireworks.
When: Friday, July 4, at 5 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Park in Clermont
What: Traditional Americana-type activities for all ages, bounce houses, live music, food trucks and fireworks over Lake Minneola.
When: Saturday, July 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Ski Beach Park / Venetian Gardens
What: Live music, carnival rides & games, food and fireworks
MARION COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Tuscawilla Park in Ocala
What: Live performances, food trucks, games plus a signature fireworks and drone show that lights up the sky at 9:30 p.m.
ORANGE COUNTY
Fireworks at the Fountain 2026
When: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m.
Where: Lake Eola Park in Orlando.
What: Fireworks, family-friendly activities, food and beverages, live entertainment and more.
When: Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Avalon Park in Orlando
What: Live music by community performers, 5K, bike parade, bounce park, apple pie bake-off, food trucks and vendors.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Apopka Amphitheater
What: Food, kid activities, music from Private Stock Band, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the evening.
Baldwin Park Independence Bash
When: Thursday, July 2, at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Village Center of Baldwin Park
What: Live performances, face painters, ballon artists, and more
When: Saturday, July 4, at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Park Avenue in Winter Park.
What: Yard games, free kids’ run, watermelon eating contest and more.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: St. Cloud Lakefront Park
What: Live music, food trucks, car show, kids’ bike parade, games, local businesses and fireworks display.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park
What: Live performances, food trucks, beverage concessions and fireworks.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
Where: Celebration Town Center
What: Live music, snacks, drinks and fireworks.
POLK COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m.
Where: Lake Eva Park in Haines City
What: Fireworks display at signature July Fourth Celebration.
When: Wednesday, July 3, at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland
What: Live music, food trucks, festivities and a fireworks display.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Lewis Mathews Sports Complex in Davenport
What: Live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, family activities and fireworks.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales
What: Family-fun activities, live music, local food vendors and fireworks
When: Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m.
Where: MLK Park on Lake Silver in Winter Haven
What: Food trucks, live music, water ski shows and fireworks at sunset.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
When: Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
What: Live music from five local bands, food and drinks, festivities and a fireworks display.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m. Fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
Where: Along the Riverwalk in Sanford.
What: Celebrate with an evening of cirque-style street performers, delicious food and drink options, and unique shopping with local vendors and handmade goods.
Fourth of July Parade & Festival
When: Saturday, July 4. Festival starting at 8:30 a.m. and parade at 10 a.m.
Where: Rural Heritage Center in Geneva
What: Vendors, food booths, marching bands, patriot awards, vintage airplane flyovers, activities for kids, parade and more Independence Day festivities.
When: Saturday, July 4. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Where: Central Winds Park in Winter Springs
What: Live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities—capped off with a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the night sky.
SUMTER COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
What: Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, festive cocktails, food and market vendors, strolling performers, and activities like a cornhole tournament and watermelon-eating competition. This year’s event skips the fireworks in favor of a more inclusive, veteran- and pet-friendly celebration for everyone to enjoy.
VOLUSIA COUNTY
When: Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Rockefeller Gardens in Ormond Beach.
What: Live music, food trucks and fireworks.
When: Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m.
Where: Earl Brown Park in DeLand
What: Live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, kids’ games and fireworks after 9 p.m.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach
What: Family fishing tournament, hot dog cookout, food trucks, free concerts and fireworks.
When: Saturday, July 4, at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Dewey O. Boster Park in Deltona
What: Live entertainment, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, games and fireworks.
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