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Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Orlando 2024: More Orlando July 4th Parades and Events

Fireworks light up the night sky at Fireworks at the Fountain. Photo courtesy of the City of Orlando
Fireworks light up the night sky at Fireworks at the Fountain. Photo courtesy of the City of Orlando
6/9/24 - By Charlotte B

4th of July events in Orlando are just around the corner, and we're so excited to celebrate Independence Day 2024! From the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in Orlando (at theme parks and beyond) to patriotic Orlando July 4th parades, we’ve rounded up more than 30 fun-filled 4th of July events in Orlando and Central Florida.

Other things to do during Fourth of July weekend in Orlando include a summer trip to a nearby beach, visiting local natural springs, or spending a day on the water aboard kid-friendly boat trips. Whatever you choose, we hope you and your family have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

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Best Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Orlando

Star Spangled Summer at Daytona Beach Bandshell

Daytona Beach
Saturdays through September 28, 2024
This summer concert series features tribute artists every Saturday during the summer performing genres such as pop, rock, folk, big band, and more. Fireworks conclude each performance at 9:45pm. READ MORE

APV Fireworks Spectacular

Kissimmee
Saturday, June 29, 2024
APV's 2024 Fireworks Spectacular features a kids fun zone, food trucks, live entertainment, and a fireworks show. READ MORE

City of Longwood Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks

Longwood
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Take the family to Reiter Park for its annual Independence Day event: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, featuring  food trucks, live music by Switch, and, of course, fireworks. READ MORE

Lake Nona's Great American Block Party

Lake Nona
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day with a block party, complete with roaming live entertainers, an incredible lineup of food trucks, carnival games, contests, and a spectacular evening laser light show. READ MORE

Baldwin Park Independence Bash

Orlando
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
This community Independence Bash features a street party in the heart of downtown Baldwin Park followed by a fireworks show towards the end of the evening.  READ MORE

City of Altamonte's Red Hot & Boom

Altamonte Springs
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The City of Altamonte Springs is excited to announce Central Florida's hottest Independence Day celebration. Join thousands of your closest friends in the park for live music, food, and one of the best fireworks shows around. READ MORE

MetroWest MusicWorks

Orlando
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Orlando Health presents MusicWorks, featuring food, music, and fireworks. READ MORE

Mount Dora's Freedom on the Waterfront

Mount Dora
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Mount Dora's annual Freedom on the Waterfront is full of festivities, including a kids zone, food trucks, live music, vendors, and a fireworks spectacular over Lake Dora at 9:15pm. READ MORE

4th of July Celebration at Avalon Park

Orlando
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate the 4th at Avalon Park with a bike parade, bounce park, community performances, food trucks, apple pie bake-off, music, and of course, fireworks. READ MORE

Celebration's Independence Day Spectacular

Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July in the Town of Celebration with a DJ, live entertainment, and a fireworks spectacular. READ MORE

City of Kissimmee's Monumental 4th of July

Kissimmee
Thursday, July 4, 2024
City of Kissimmee’s Annual Monumental 4th of July Celebration features live performances on the Festival Lawn, KUA Kid’s Zone on the Veterans Lawn, food trucks, beverage concessions, and a grand Fireworks display to close out the night. READ MORE

Clermont's Red, White & Boom

Clermont
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Visit Waterfront Park for a 4th of July celebration with traditional Americana-type activites and fireworks over Lake Minneola. READ MORE

Fireworks at the Fountain

Orlando
Thursday, July 4, 2024
This annual event includes live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and a fireworks finale set to live patriotic music. READ MORE

Groveland 4th of July Celebration

Groveland
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The town of Groveland celebrates 4th of July with live entertainment, a kids zone, car show, food trucks, and fireworks celebration. READ MORE

July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater

Apopka
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Visit the Apopka Amphitheater for Independence Day activities including food, face painting, balloon artists, climbing tower, bounce houses, a bungee trampoline, concert, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Legoland's Red, White & Boom

Winter Haven
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Have a bricktastic burst of fun with Red, White & Boom at Legoland Florida. On July 4th, families can enjoy star-spangled activities, an awesome DJ Dance party, a special limited time sweet treat, and an unforgettable firework show that explodes into 3D Lego bricks. READ MORE

Old Town July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

Kissimmee
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue with free fireworks presented by Old Town and Fun Spot America Kissimmee. Bring the family for an entire day of fun including streetmosphere entertainment and live music on the Old Town Main Stage. READ MORE

SeaWorld’s 4th of July Fireworks

Orlando
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Enjoy a firework spectacular on SeaWorld’s large central lake with inspiring music synced to beautiful fireworks in celebration of America.  READ MORE

Star Spangled Celebration at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Promenade at Sunset Walk invites everyone to its Star Spangled 4th of July Celebration, featuring a full day of live music, LED performances, eating contests, and a fireworks spectacular. Special guests include DFALC in concert, DJ Scotty B and others on various stages, along with laser lights shows and confetti storm. READ MORE

Star Spangled Sanford

Sanford
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Join the City of Sanford for food, fun, and fireworks at Star Spangled Sanford on the riverfront, Sanford's annual 4th of July celebration. READ MORE

St. Cloud 4th on the Lake

St. Cloud
Thursday, July 4, 2024
This Fourth of July, join the City of St. Cloud for the annual 4th on the Lake at Lakefront Park. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with activities for the whole family. The kids bike parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show starts at 9:15 p.m. READ MORE

Tavares 4th of July Celebration

Tavares
Thursday, July 4, 2024
This annual event kicks off with a parade on Ruby and Main streets, followed by festivities in Wooton Park, including a family fun zone, live music, community vendors, and food trucks, concluding with fireworks at 9pm. READ MORE

Walt Disney World Fourth of July Fireworks

Lake Buena Vista
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Watch a special patriotic fireworks display in the skies above both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. READ MORE

Winter Garden Party in the Park

Winter Garden
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Watch fireworks over Lake Apopka and celebrate beforehand with family activities, live music, and more. READ MORE

Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom

Winter Springs
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at Central Winds Park for Winter Springs' annual Celebration of Freedom. The evening has live entertainment, food trucks,  great vendors, and a free kid's zone sponsored by AdventHealth. The night will wrap up with a world-class fireworks display. READ MORE

Eustis Hometown Celebration

Eustis
Friday, July 5, 2024
The City of Eustis hosts its 2024 Hometown Celebration in Ferran Park. Events include the Central Florida Ski Show, kids activities, vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. The evening will conclude with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Eustis. READ MORE

City of Oviedo Independence Day Fireworks

Oviedo
Saturday, July 6, 2024
This year's Independence Day event at the Oviedo Mall features fireworks only (no festival).  READ MORE
Show your American pride at the Mount Dora Independence Day Parade. Photo by. the author
Show your American pride at the Mount Dora Independence Day Parade. Photo by. the author

Orlando July 4th Parades and More 4th of July Events in Orlando

Patriotic Salute with the Great American Big Band

Winter Park
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Celebrate July 4th on June 22nd at the Central Park Stage for a Patriotic Salute with the Great American Big Band. READ MORE

Avalon Park Firecracker 5K Run

Orlando
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Start your 4th of July with a bang! Run, jog, walk, or stroll through downtown Avalon Park at this festival annual family fun run. READ MORE

AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5k

Winter Park
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Kick off Independence Day with a family 5K with ice-cold watermelon and American pride. There will also be a watermelon-eating contest, yard games, and kids can participate in a free kids run. READ MORE

Celebration Independence Day Parade

Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebration's Independence Day Parade kicks off at Town Hall and travels along Celebration Avenue, Market Street, and concludes at Lakeside Park. READ MORE

City of Ocoee 4th of July Festival

Ocoee
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The City of Ocoee July 4th event features a car show, community market, corn hole tournament, live music, free games, and activities. READ MORE

Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival

Geneva
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate "A Century of Learning" during the annual Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival.  READ MORE

Mount Dora Independence Day Parade

Mount Dora
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Visit downtown Mount Dora for a patriotic tribute parade celebrating our country's independence. The parade begins at the corner of Donnelly and 7th Avenue and runs to Charles Avenue. READ MORE

Winter Garden All American Kids Parade & Breakfast

Winter Garden
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Kids can decorate a bike, scooter, wagon, or even their shoes, and participate in the annual All American Kids Parade through downtown Winter Garden. The parade loops around downtown Plant Street. READ MORE

Winter Park's Annual 4th of July Celebration

Winter Park
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Celebrate Independence day with the City of Winter Park. Details TBD. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Northwest Recreation Complex
Central Park – Main Stage
Rural Heritage Center
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge
Central Park - Main Stage