Altamonte Springs’ “Red Hot & Boom” event kicked off Thursday with a downpour of rain and thunder.

Fourth of July celebrations across Central Florida are preparing for the possibility of heavy rain during fireworks displays.

Rain or shine, Red Hot & Boom is back in Altamonte Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July.

One of the most popular Fourth of July events in Central Florida is changing next year.

The iconic event began in 1997 and was scheduled to celebrate 25 years with a 30-minute fireworks display on Sunday night.

After being canceled for two years because of COVID-19, Altamonte Springs’ massive Fourth of July event is making a colorful return.

After being canceled for two years because of COVID-19, Altamonte Springs’ massive Fourth of July event is making a colorful return.

Looking forward to 2022, the City of Altamonte Springs announced Wednesday its Red Hot & Boom fireworks show will be canceled for the second year in a row.