Central Fla. lights up with 4th of July events

Looking for last-minute Fourth of July plans? Check out the holiday happenings around Central Florida:

Fireworks at the Fountain
Where: Downtown Lake Eola Park, Orlando
When: 4 – 10 p.m.
Description: The free LYMMO Circulator is recommended for Downtown residents and attendees parking at garages other than the Orange County Library Garage (located at 112 E. Pine St.) Free admission. Check out the road closures because of the fireworks.

Annual Independence Day Celebration
Where: Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd.
When: 5- 10 p.m.
Description:  Llive entertainment from Jim Van Fleet & the Reign and Jake & the Elwood Blues Revue. Inflatable and carnival games, food, craft vendors and fireworks display. Free admission.

Star-Spangled Sanford
Where: Riverwalk, Downtown Sanford
When: 5-10 p.m.
Description Live entertainment, food and drinks, the Splash Pad and fireworks display over Lake Monroe. Free admission.

Celebration Town Center's "A Flashback 4th of July"
Where: Celebration Town Center, Celebration
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Description:
Movie themed costume contest at 7:30 p.m., synchronized fireworks spectacular set to a movie theme, bounce houses for kids, live music by Mo Geetz, DJ Tami, Jordyn Kane, Gina Marie Incandela, hosted by actor Justin Smith (The Vampire Diaries). Town Center's KidZone will feature an assortment of inflatable games for kids and teens that will include a jousting area, a rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Free admission.

Independence Day at SeaWorld
Where: SeaWorld Orlando park
When:
10:30
Description: Reflections show featuring an expanded fireworks spectacular timed to patriotic music. Festivities included park admission.

Independence Day at Walt Disney World resorts
Where: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios
When: 9 p.m., 10 p.m.
Description: Fourth of July Concert in the Sky at Magic Kingdom starting at 9 p.m., IllumiNation: Reflections of the Earth holiday edition at 10 p.m. and fireworks at Hollywood Studios at 10 p.m. Festivities included in park admission.

4th of July for Symphony Under the Stars
Where: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922
When: 8 p.m.
Description: Christopher Confessore begins his 18th season as music director and principal conductor with a free concert, Symphony Under the Stars. Live symphonic music set to the spectacle of fireworks over the water. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

Party at historic Daytona Beach Pier
Where: Daytona Beach Pier, 1200 Main Street, Daytona Beach.
When: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Description: Official ribbon cutting of Joe's Crab Shack, free giveaways, inaugural 4th of July Parade, live music, fireworks display, rock concert at The Roof.

Deltona 8th annual fireworks
Where: Dewey O. Boster Sportsplex, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona, Fl
When: 6-10 p.m.
Description: Fireworks display, reggae music by Caribbean Crew. Free admission.

For a full list on events, check out Local 6's Community Calendar.


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