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4th of July Fireworks, Events and Parties in Orlando 2023

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Come celebrate the 4th of July with us here in Orlando, we have spectacular fireworks shows, parades, and so much more!


4th of July Fireworks and Events in Orlando

What better way to commemorate the festive holiday than in grand fashion here in Central Florida. Orlando is bursting with exciting ways to make your Independence Day crackle, from the theme parks and beyond, when you celebrate the Fourth of July in Orlando, you’re guaranteed to have a booming awesome time.

Wether you a local or celebrating here in Central Florida on vacation, Orlando offers a glittering choice of events, from star spangled fireworks shows in the theme parks to more intimate, red, white and blue local events, all things 4th of July are right here.



Top Picks For July 4th Events In Orlando, And Centra Florida

There is so much happening to Celebrate Independence Day here in Orlando, check back for more events as they get announced.


Unless noted, all Independence Day events are taking place on July 4, 2023.


Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry

9:00am to 11:00pm - Operating hours


Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

A spectacular 14-minute fireworks spectacular high above Cinderella Castle on Main Street U.S.A. is presented on July 3, and July 4 at Magic Kingdom.


This year's fireworks spectacular is scheduled for 9.20 pm.


The Hall Of President at Magic Kingdom

Who better to celebrate America’s independence with than past and present U.S. presidents? At Walt Disney World, The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park provides a unique opportunity to see, and hear, animatronic versions of the nation’s leaders.


In addition to the centerpiece, 25-minute experience, the attraction also offers a self-guided tour of various replicas and artifacts from U.S. history. Enjoy any day.


The Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom

You won’t want to miss the Flag Retreat which takes place at 5:00 p.m. each day on Main Street U.S.A. where guests can pledge allegiance as the flag is lowered, this special ceremony includes a veteran being selected for the honor.


Dance Parties

DJ dance parties take place throughout Magic Kingdom to celebrate the 4th of July.


Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

Walt Disney World - EPCOT

8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry

9am to 9pm - Operating hours


Live Entertainment

A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform numbers from the American songbook beneath the rotunda in The American Adventure


Favorite Disney pals will don their "Spirit of '76" attire and meet with guests throughout the day at The American Adventure.


Patriotic bites and sips in honor of the nation's birthday will be available for a limited time. At EPCOT, look for a Fourth of July Liege Waffle, available on July 4 only at Connections Café.


American Adventure

The American Adventure spotlights American history and heritage. The show is a journey through important moments in America’s history narrated by Audio-Animatronic figures of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. Enjoy everyday.


Spaceship Earth

The icon will light up in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July holiday!


4th of July Fireworks

A Fourth of July fireworks tag, 'The Heartbeat of Freedom," will follow the regular nightly performance of "EPCOT Forever" at 9pm.


SeaWorld Orlando July 4th Fireworks

SeaWorld Orlando

Enjoy a 4th of July firework spectacular on SeaWorld Orlando's large central lake with inspiring music synced to beautiful fireworks in celebration of America. View from areas like Bayside Stadium or find a spot along the water.


Universal Orlando Resort 4th of July Celebrations

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk are hosting 4th of July celebrations.


Starting at 5:00 pm. guests can enjoy live music, a DJ, and themed performers within Universal Studios Florida, and in CityWalk.


Guests within Universal Studios Florida will also have the opportunity to meet various characters, and at 9 pm, there will be a short fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.


July 4th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay


Busch Gardens Tampa

From June 30 - July 4, 2023 enjoy dazzling entertainment, world-class thrill rides and some of the best fireworks in Tampa for Independence Day at Busch Gardens Tampa.


LEGOLAND Florida  Red, White & BOOM  for 4th of July

LEGOLAND Florida

Nightly from July 2 - 4, 2023, LEGOLAND Florida presents Red, White & BOOM as families can enjoy special limited-time treats, fun activities, and a DJ Dance party that will have everybody on their feet.


End the night with an unforgettable fireworks show that explodes into 3D LEGO bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses.


Fireworks at the Fountain Lake Eola Orlando

Fireworks at the Fountain
Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Lake Eola Park. From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, family friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors. At 9:15 p.m., the sky will illuminate with a spectacular fireworks finale, set to a live patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band.


Red Hot & Boom Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs

Red Hot & Boom
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs

Red Hot & Boom is back with a BANG!


The City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 are hosting the return of Central Florida's hottest Independence Day celebration. on July 3, 2023 from 4 pm - 11 pm. Join thousands of your closest friends in the park for live music, food and one of the best fireworks shows around.



Monumental 4th of July
Kissimmee Lakefront Park

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!



City of St. Cloud 4th on the Lake
Lakefront Park- St Cloud

Bigger and better than ever! 4th on the Lake features live music, food trucks, beer garden, car show, kids zone, games & prizes, local businesses...and of course FIREWORKS.



Great American Block Party
Lake Nona Town Center

Break out your red, white, and blue us because the Great American Block Party is returning to Lake Nona Town Center on Saturday, July 1!


Celebrate with live music, the Patriotic Parachuters, carnival games with prizes, pie baking contest, entertainment, food trucks, Park Pizza Brewing Bar, stilt walkers & circus performers, face painting, and much more!


You won't want to miss the Patriotic Parachute Jump at dusk!



4th of July Celebration at Boxi Park
Boxi Park, Lake Nona

Boxi Park has a lineup of exciting activities and entertainment planned for the whole family.


With live music, entertainment, andexciting games and activities for the kids with bouncy houses to face painters and more...



Celebration Star Spangled Spectacular
Celebration Town Center

Enjoy a memorable 4th of July in Celebration Town Center, at its Star Spangled Spectacular.


The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with a parade along Celebration Avenue and Market Street, followed by food, fun, and activities for kids throughout the day.


In the evening, enjoy live music followed by a fireworks finale.



Metro West's Music Works July 4th Celebration

Metro West Golf Club


MusicWORKS is back with a bang for the 4th! Food trucks, live music from tribute bands honoring the magic of both Motown and Elton John, and fireworks! Taking place on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Admission is free!



Ovideo Mall's 4th of July Fireworks
Ovideo Mall

Come out to the Oviedo Mall for a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show.


This is a FREE fireworks show for the public to enjoy. Grab a parking spot and enjoy the show! Saturday, July 1, 2023.


Red, White & Blue Americana Events Winter Garden

Red, White & Blue Americana Events 2023
Downtown Winter Garden

Downtown Winter Garden turns Red, White, and Blue from Memorial Day through Independence Day,


The patriotic decorations pay tribute to America’s holidays while adding nostalgia to the charm of historic downtown. Enjoy the décor while you shop, dine, and stroll.



July 4th Celebrations at Old Town Kissimmee
Old Town Kissimmee

Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue on July 4th with 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 featuring Rocktown from 6 pm - 10 pm.


Admission is free for all ages with Free Fireworks beginning at 9:00pm from the top of the buildings of Old Town.


July 4th Weekend Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular Sunset Walk Kissimmee

July 4th Weekend Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular
Sunset Walk Kissimmee

Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk and celebrate Independence Day with a 4-day weekend celebration and party! Starring D FALC & Scotty B.


Nonstop music with Central Florida’s best bands and DJs, street performers, car and truck show, street market, and of course a fireworks spectacular!


Free admission and free parking. 4 days of fun from Saturday July 1 through Tuesday, July 4.



19th Annual All American Kids Parade Winter Garden
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge

A variety of complimentary patriotic decorations is available just outside the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165 to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, and even your walking shoes, courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.


Everyone is welcome to join the All American Kids Parade of red, white, and blue -- on bike, scooter, or foot


Spectators are welcome to line the street to get a good viewing spot to cheer on the parade participants. Bring your own chair to watch in comfort.



Winter Garden Party in the Park and Fireworks Display
Newton Park on Lake Apopka

The City of Winter Garden presents Party in the Park, one of the best firework shows in Central Florida!


Party in the Park is a FREE event for the community to celebrate America’s birthday. The SPECTACULAR fireworks display is over Lake Apopka and preshow entertainment includes live music, family activities, and more for all ages.


Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. and the Fireworks Show starts at 9:15 pm.



The City of Clermont Red, White & Boom  Lake Minneola, Clermont

The City of Clermont Red, White & Boom
Lake Minneola, Clermont

This free, family-friendly evening presented by South Lakes Chamber of Commerce includes food trucks, vendors, a live DJ and more.


Watch a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Minneola starting at 9:15 p.m. Bring your own chairs or blankets to enjoy the show.



Star Spangled Sanford
Downtown Sanford

On the 4th of July, bring the whole family, with your lawn chairs or blankets, to enjoy The City of Sanford's Star Spangled Sanford on the Riverwalk, between Palmetto Avenue and Mellonville Avenue, from 7 - 10pm. The kids will really enjoy the Kids Zone, the enormous park playground, and the splash pad (which will be open until sunset) in Ft. Mellon Park.


The Riverwalk will be filled with live entertainers, food, drink, and merchandise vendors, and radio station K92.3 will be on hand to keep it festive. At 9:15, everyone can enjoy a spectacular pyrotechnics show choreographed to patriotic music over Lake Monroe



The Annual Avalon Park Fourth of July Celebration
Downtown Avalon Park.


Bike Parade, Community Performances, and Spectacular Fireworks at 9 pm! Plus enjoy vendors, a bounce park, and an Apple Pie Bake-off!



Celebration of Freedom
Central Winds Park, Winter Springs

Celebrate the 4th of July with a BANG! Join the community at Central Winds Park for the Winter Spring's annual Celebration of Freedom. The evening is filled with fun from live entertainment, a free kid’s area, & great vendors. The night will wrap up with a world-class firework display.



Geneva 4th of July Festival
Rural Heritage Center, Geneva

Celebrate the 4th of July in Geneva at the Rural Heritage Center, Celebrate "Keepin It Rural" during the 52nd Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Festival at 8:30 am and Parade at 10:00 am.


Highlights include a car show, vendors, vintage airplane flyover, Invocation and Flag Ceremony, and the parade.



4th of July Party
Veranda Thornton Park

Enjoy Live Music, Food, Drinks, Shopping at 4th of July Party at The Veranda at Thornton Park.



Thunder on the Ridge
Haines City

Join Haines City to celebrate this Fourth of July tradition. With the title of Polk County’s largest firework display, Haines City strives to make this a memorable event for the entire family. They will have plenty of cold beer, food, live entertainment, children’s activities, and much more.



Rockin' Freedom Fest
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Winter Haven

Join Winter Haven on July 3, 2023 for the annual Rockin’ Freedom Fest. This family-friendly celebration includes, food, entertainment and a rocking firework show.



Red, White & Kaboom

Lake Mirror, Lakeland

Celebrate on July 3, 2023 downtown at The City of Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom event. Enjoy live music from Clemons Road, blending Country music with an island feel or vice versa, and be sure to catch the breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.



Davenport 4th of July Celebration

Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, Davenport

Join the City of Davenport for live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.



Winter Park 28th Annual 4th of July Celebration
Winter Park

Celebrate Independence day with the City of Winter Park! Join the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble for their performance at 9:30 a.m. Make sure to grab some Kona Ice pies, and cookies while celebrating (while supplies last).


Bring the family over to enjoy a Kids Zone with carnival games, balloon artist and bounce slides provided by our Parks & Recreation Family Fun Program.



Independence Day Celebration at The Morse
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Morse Museum provides free admission in conjunction with the City of Winter Park’s 4th of July Celebration.



Association of Poinciana Villages Fireworks Spectacular
Vance Harmon Park Amphitheater, Poinciana

The Fireworks Spectacular will feature live music and entertainment. Poinciana’s favorite emcee, Carol Saragusa, will once again be there to lead us through this spectacular celebration.


DJ Johnny Tsunami will provide live music throughout the night along with La Calle Band and dancers, El Principe del Timbal, plus salsa dancers, stilt walkers and hoopers.



City of Apopka's July 4th Celebration
Apopka Amphitheater

Enjoy a free family-friendly July 4th Celebration with My Generation and Fireworks at the Apopka Amphitheater! Food, Face Painting, Balloon Artistry, Climbing Tower, Bounce Houses, Bungee Trampoline, Fireworks, and more!



City of Longwood's Independence Day Celebration
Reiter Park, Longwood

The City of Longwood invites you to save the date for its Independence Day Celebration: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks on Saturday, July 1 from 5p-9p featuring live music, food trucks, a kid’s zone, a full bar, and fireworks show. Taking place on Saturday, July 1, 2023.



Delaney Church's July 4th Ice Cream & Fireworks Party
1919 Delaney Ave, Orlando

Enjoy an amazing Community Star-Spangled Celebration with Yard Games, Hot Dogs, Marshmallows, Ice Cream and Fireworks! Bring Ice Cream and fixings to share and a Lawn chair. This is a FREE event and will be held in the Gym and Back Parking Lot.



Celebrating the 4th of July in Orlando

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