{"id":328426,"date":"2026-07-03T13:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328426\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:38:11","slug":"lee-countys-fourth-of-july-lineup-includes-red-white-boom-fireworks-and-a-drone-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328426\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County&#8217;s Fourth of July lineup includes Red, White &#038; Boom, fireworks and a drone show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lee County&#8217;s Fourth of July lineup includes Red, White &amp; Boom, fireworks and a drone show<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Madison Zaleski profile page\" class=\"css-15eikfp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/news-team\/12557a67-0e1e-4634-8b86-01ee65820479\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12557a67-0e1e-4634-8b86-01ee65820479_1742943240.jpg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Madison Zaleski\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>LEE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">Lee County is gearing up for a full slate of 4th of July celebrations.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"1\">&#8220;They always know how to embody the 4th of July spirit down here,&#8221; said Cape Coral resident Gabby Davis.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"2\">One of the biggest Cape Coral events: Red, White &amp; Boom. Cape Coral Parkway will shut down from the bridge to Del Prado on Saturday. The city celebration starts at 5 p.m. at the foot of the bridge on the Cape Coral Parkway side. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"3\">Fireworks will follow the celebration at about 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"4\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve been to Red, White and Boom several times, and it&#8217;s a great event,&#8221; said Bob Mulroy with Slipaway Food Truck Park and Marina. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"5\">People are also ready to see the city &#8216;Raise the flag&#8217; on the state&#8217;s tallest flagpole at 2:50 p.m. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"6\">If you plan to come to downtown Fort Myers, you can watch fireworks and a drone show in the River District.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"7\">The fun actually starts on Friday at 5 p.m., with an Americana-themed Art Walk featuring artisans and crafters along First Street and free live concerts at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"8\">The evening will end with a star-spangled fireworks display and drone show at 9:15 p.m. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"9\">&#8220;We&#8217;re going to take the kids to see the parade and go to the beach,&#8221; said Fort Myers Beach resident Haley Scepkowski.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"10\">If you are planning on coming to Fort Myers Beach for the 4th of July, the town will have fireworks and a parade.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"11\">The celebrations start with a parade on Saturday, making its way down Estero Boulevard at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"12\">Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed during the following times:<\/p>\n<p>9:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM &#8211; Closed to oncoming traffic for the parade.8:00 PM &#8211; 11:30 PM &#8211; Closed to all traffic due to the fireworks show.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"14\">Wherever you decide to celebrate&#8230;Make sure you plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling in the area during Fourth of July festivities.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"15\">DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gulf Coast News app<\/a>\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. 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