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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this 4th of July Weekend, July 3 - 5, 2026
The 4th of July Weekend is here and with so much to enjoy as we celebrate america's 250th Birthday, we've brought together the ten best things to do in Orlando this weekend that you can't afford to miss! There is so much to do this 4th of July Weekend! As Orlando gears up to celebrate America's 250th, you can look forward to massive fireworks displays, hometown celebrations, and non-stop red, white, and blue fun as the city celebrates Independence Day. With so much to do this

Emma Walton
Jul 2


Celebrate America's 250th at the 2026 Lake Eola 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain - All You Need To Know!
Get ready for a spectacular evening featuring live entertainment, family-friendly fun, delicious food and beverages, a giant birthday photo booth, and spectacualr fireworks. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando invites everyone to celebrate the 4th of July at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando for the cities annual Fireworks at the Fountain spectacular. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, be at Lake Eola Park for a historic edition of Fireworks at the Fountain, celebrating

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Altamonte Springs is going all out for America's 250th Anniversary at this year's Red Hot & Boom!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, family-friendly activities, mouthwatering food and a spectacular fireworks show celebrating America's 250th. The City is pulling out all the stops for Central Florida's biggest Independence Day celebration! The 29th annual Red Hot & Boom promises an unforgettable evening of live music, mouthwatering food, family-friendly fun and one of the most spectacular fireworks shows around. Experience the best night of the s

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Celebrate America 250 with Sunset Walk Orlando’s annual July 4th Star Spangled Celebration!
The most electric 4th of July party in Central Florida is almost here! Don’t miss the Star Spangled Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk. Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Sunset Walk Orlando’s annual July 4th Star Spangled Celebration, starring DFALC on the “Red, White & YOU” Tour, plus special guests DJ Scotty B and Guitar Army 250. Prepare for a live music celebration on two stages followed by the Sunset Walk Inde

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


America is turning 250, and Mount Dora is celebrating with a hometown Independence Day Parade
Head to downtown Mount Dora for a patriotic tribute parade celebrating our country's independence at the annual Independence Day Parade in beautiful downtown Mount Dora. America is turning 250, and Mount Dora is celebrating the way only a true small town can. This July 4, downtown Mount Dora will come alive for the City of Mount Dora’s Independence Day Parade, a patriotic tradition along Donnelly Street filled with local groups, decorated entries, families, neighbors, and ple

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Kick off the 4th of July with a celebration made just for the kids at Promenade at Sunset Walk!
Kissimmee's Promenade at Sunet Walk is hosting a special celebration just for kids. Kick off Independence Day and celebrate America 250 early with a special celebration built just for kids. Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for our Kids’ 4th of July Family Celebration, a star-spangled morning full of energy, entertainment, and red, white & blue fun. DJ Scotty B will keep the energy high with dance-worthy beats, while Mr. Harley delivers a live musical performance that both ki

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Celebrate America’s 250th at Fun Spot America with a day of rides and a spectacular fireworks show
Gather your family and friends for a star-spangled celebration, and celebrate America's 250th Birthday with fun and fireworks at Fun Spot America! This 4th of July, trade the backyard chair for a coaster seat! The Independence Day celebrations at Orlando’s favorite hometown theme park, Fun Spot America, are going to be huge! America is celebrating 250 years of independence, marking a milestone that only comes once in a lifetime. For two and a half centuries, generations of fa

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Join the City of Eustis Hometown Celebration commemorating America's 250th with Michael Ray and Fireworks!
The annual Hometown Celebration will be on Friday, July 3, from 4 – 10 pm in Ferran Park. This free event will feature an impressive lineup of family-friendly activities, live music and a huge firework finale. Join the City of Eustis for its annual Hometown Celebration, this year commemorating America's 250th Anniversary, on Friday, July 3, from 4 - 10 pm in Ferran Park! Celebrate our nation's history and independence with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, foo

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Celebrate America’s 250th at Mount Dora’s Freedom on the Waterfront featuring a fireworks and drone show!
Enjoy an evening of live music, food vendors, family fun, a kids zone, local vendors, and a fireworks and drone show over the waterfront. Mount Dora is going big for America’s 250th. Join the City of Mount Dora for Freedom on the Waterfront on Friday, July 3, from 4 - 10 pm, as one of Central Florida’s most beautiful lakefront settings turns into a patriotic Independence Day celebration. Set along the shores of Lake Dora, this free, family-friendly event brings together live

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


The Morse Museum is celebrating the 4th of July Weekend with Free Admission All Weekend!
The Morse Museum will provide FREE admission to everyone on Thursday, July 4, 2025. In a tradition for Independence Day dating from 1995, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will provide FREE admission to its galleries on the July 4 in conjunction with the City of Winter Park’s Fourth of July Celebration in Central Park. The very first Winter Park celebration of July 4th rang in the opening of the Morse Museum’s new location on North Park Avenue in 1995. Hugh F. M

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Get ready for a star-spangled weekend at Boxi Park's Celebrate Stars & Stripes Weekend in Lake Nona
Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend with food specials, refreshing drinks, live music, and more at Boxi Park. Stars & Stripes Weekend is taking over Boxi Park in Lake Nona this weekend, from July 1 - 5, 2026, with a full lineup of events, live entertainment, and festive fun celebrating the 4th of July Holiday Weekend. Get ready for a star-spangled weekend packed with live entertainment, festive fun, and nonstop energy throughout Boxi Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/890757

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Free Entry to several Central Florida Museums
Bank of America’s Museums On Us Weekend is back offering Bank of America cardholders free admission on July 4 - 5 to museums across the county, including many throughout Central Florida. During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US including here in Orlando, and throughout Florida. Sounds Good? The grea

Alastair Mac
Jul 1


Santa is swapping the sleigh for sunglasses as Christmas in July returns To The Florida Mall
Beat the summer heat with tropical holiday décor, complimentary photos with Santa, and a month-long lineup of family-friendly activations. The Florida Mall is proving there is no need to wait until December to experience the magic of the holidays. Bringing festive cheer to the middle of summer, Central Florida’s premier shopping destination is hosting its third annual Christmas in July celebration. Throughout July, locals and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the seaso

Emma Walton
Jun 30


Where to Watch 4th of July Weekend Fireworks in Orlando 2026
This Independence Day, as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at 4th of July events throughout Orlando and Central Florida, including spectacular star spangled fireworks, patriotic parades, dazzling dance parties, and more! Independence Day 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and Orlando is ready to celebrate in style, and if you're planning on being in the city for the 4th of July, get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Ind

Emma Walton
Jun 29


Party In The U.S.A. Parties to Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend 2026
This Independence Day, celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at 4th of July Parties throughout Orlando and Central Florida, including star spangled block parties, dazzling dance parties, and more! Independence Day 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and Orlando is ready to celebrate in style, and the fun doesn't stop when the fireworks ends! This 4th of July Weekend get ready to party in the U.S.A. at parties that will last long into the night with bar craw

Alastair Mac
Jun 29
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