Celebrate Independence Day weekend with extravaganza in Orlando

Friday, June 30, 2023

The United States of America is gearing up for the Independence Day weekend and Orlando is no exception. It is the kind of destination where you can see fireworks every night and the city really crackles on 4^th of July.

Independence Day is a special celebration time as people gather for cookouts, live music, parties and community events. From Altamonte Springs’ popular event, Red Hot & Boom, to Sanford and Kissimmee, there are plenty of festivities across Orlando for July 4.

Spend booming time along with some one-of-a-kind patriotic adventures to enjoy while you are in the town.

Here are some great places to visit in the Independence Day holiday weekend:

Elizabeth Evans Park calls for an old-fashion celebration of the Independence Day. Festivities begin at 5 PM with live music, featuring Kid’s Zone with lots of fun activities, food trucks, beverages, and plenty of fun for everyone.

The festivities at Elizabeth Evans Park ends with a spectacular fireworks over Lake Dora.

Apopka’s July 4 celebration takes place at the Apopka Amphitheater with a family-friendly concert from My Generation and fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m.

The event includes food, children’s activities and festivities for all ages beginning at 6 p.m. on July 4 at Jason Dwelley Parkway.

Avalon Park’s 4^th of July Celebration hosts an apple pie baking contest, a bike parade, a bounce park, a 5K run, vendors, community performances and music for the public.

In addition, there will be a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Enjoy festivities 5-9 p.m. July 4 in downtown Avalon Park.

DeBary’s Freedom Fest brings the public together for a celebration at Gemini Springs Park with a kids zone, vendors, food, live entertainment and a synchronized fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.

Kissimmee’s Monumental 4^th of July provides live music, a kids zone, food trucks and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. for friends and family to enjoy at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.

The free event starts at 3 p.m. July 4 at 201 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee.

Leesburg’s 4th of July Celebration brings the community vendors, children’s activities, bounce houses, entertainers and the “largest fireworks display in Lake County” at 9:15 p.m. with great viewing from all around Venetian Cove.

The festivities kick off at 3 p.m. July 4 in Leesburg.

Orlando’s 46^th annual Fireworks at the Fountain will bring together the community for live entertainment and a vibrant fireworks display right above the Lake Eola fountain.

Family and friends can gather for a patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band and see Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer before the fireworks show at 9:10 p.m.

Star Spangled Sanford brings music, food, a kids zone and drinks to the River Walk and Fort Melon Park with a fireworks show over Lake Monroe at 9:15 p.m.

Personal fireworks, alcohol, glass containers, pets and golf carts are prohibited within the event.

Mount Dora’s Independence Day Parade brings a festive patriotic tribute parade to Lake County.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Donnelly and 7^th Avenue and runs to Charles Avenue.

The City of Tavares 4^th July celebration features a parade, fireworks, live music by The Rundown, vendors, food trucks, a family fun zone and more.

The parade begins at 5 p.m. on Main Street, kicked off by a seaplane flyover. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. July 4 at 100 E. Ruby St. in Tavares.

Winter Garden’s Red, White and Blue Americana features patriotic décor, an all-American kids parade and breakfast, a party in the park and fireworks.

The full day of festivities starts with the pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and parade at 10 a.m. July 4.

Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom brings together a variety of vendors along with live music and a “world-class” fireworks display in Central Winds Park.

Sparklers, pets, alcohol and glass items are among items prohibited in the park for this celebration.

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