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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, see fireworks across Central Florida

Cities hosting free concerts, food trucks, drone shows, and fireworks displays

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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.

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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.

MelBOOM 2026

  • When: Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m.
  • Where: Front Street Park in Melbourne.
  • What: Food trucks, fun and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Great American Celebration

  • 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.

Independence Day Celebration

  • 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

United Flagler Fourth

  • 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.

Fireworks Over the Runways

  • 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

Freedom on the Waterfront

  • 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.

Red, White, and Boom!

  • 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.

Star Spangled Spectacular

  • 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

Patriotic Skies

  • 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.

Fourth of July Celebration

  • 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.

July Fourth Celebration

  • 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

July Fourth Watermelon 5K

  • 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

Fourth of July Celebration

  • 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.

Monumental Fourth of July

  • 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.

Independence Day Spectacular

  • 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

Thunder on the Ridge

  • When: Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m.
  • Where: Lake Eva Park in Haines City
  • What: Fireworks display at signature July Fourth Celebration.

Red, White and Kaboom

  • 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.

Fourth of July Celebration

  • 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.

Rockin’ the Ridge

  • 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

Rockin’ Freedom Fest

  • 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

Red Hot & Boom

  • 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.

Star Spangled Sanford 2026

  • 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.

Celebration of Freedom

  • 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

Independence Day Celebration

  • 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.

Firecracker Festival

  • 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.

July Fourth Celebration

  • 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.

All American Blast

  • 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.