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Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Orlando 2023 and More Orlando July 4th Parades and Events

Save the date for the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Tuesday, July 4 at Lake Eola Park. Photo courtesy of The City of Orlando
Save the date for the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Tuesday, July 4 at Lake Eola Park. Photo courtesy of The City of Orlando
6/18/23 - By Charlotte B

The 4th of July events in Orlando are just around the corner, and we're so excited to celebrate Independence Day 2023! 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 all weekend long.

Other things to do on the long Fourth of July weekend in Orlando include a trip to a nearby beach, visiting local natural springs, or spending a day on the water with one of these exciting lakes for water sports. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you and your family have a very happy Fourth of July!

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Enjoy four nights of fireworks at SeaWorld this Fourth of July weekend. Photo courtesy SeaWorld Orlando
Enjoy four nights of fireworks at SeaWorld this Fourth of July weekend. Photo courtesy SeaWorld Orlando

Best Fourth of July Fireworks Displays in Orlando

City of Longwood Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks

Longwood - Saturday, July 1, 2023
Take the family to Reiter Park for its annual Independence Day event: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, featuring a kids zone, food trucks, vendors, live music by Papa Wheelee, and, of course, fireworks. READ MORE

Eustis Hometown Celebration

Eustis - Saturday, July 1, 2023
This free annual, family-friendly event features live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks show over Lake Eustis at 9:30pm. READ MORE

Oviedo's Independence Day Fireworks Show

Oviedo - Saturday, July 1, 2023
This year's Independence Day event at the Oviedo Mall features fireworks only (no festival).  READ MORE

Lake Nona's Great American Block Party

Lake Nona - Saturday July 1, 2023
Celebrate Independence Day with a block party, complete with food trucks, treats, Patriotic Parachuters, carnival games, face painters, stilt walkers, circus performers, and live entertainment.  READ MORE

SeaWorld’s 4th of July Fireworks

Orlando - July 1-4, 2023
Enjoy four nights of fireworks at SeaWorld this Fourth of July weekend. All nights will feature SeaWorld's fireworks display followed by a patriotic fireworks finale. READ MORE

Star Spangled Celebration at Sunset Walk

Kissimmee - July 1-4, 2023
Sunset Walk is celebrating Independence Day with a 4-day event featuring live music, street performers, car & truck show, street market, and a fireworks spectacular on Tuesday, July 4. READ MORE

MetroWest MusicWorks

Orlando - Sunday, July 2, 2023
Orlando Health presents MusicWorks, featuring food, music, and fireworks. READ MORE

Legoland's Red, White & Boom

Winter Haven - July 2-4, 2023
At Legoland’s annual 4th of July event, guests can view the fireworks show through special glasses that turn the fireworks into bursting Lego bricks. Themed activities are available throughout the day. READ MORE

City of Altamonte's Red Hot & Boom

Altamonte Springs - Monday, July 3, 2023
Red Hot & Boom is back with a bang this year! This popular event features live music concerts, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show choreographed to music. READ MORE

Mount Dora's Freedom on the Waterfront

Mount Dora - Monday, July 3, 2023
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

Groveland 4th of July Celebration

Groveland - Tuesday July 4, 2023
The town of Groveland celebrates 4th of July with live entertainment, a kids zone, car show, food trucks, and fireworks celebration. READ MORE

4th of July Celebration at Avalon Park

Orlando - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrate the 4th at Avalon Park with a Firecracker 5K, a bike parade, bounce houses, community performances, apple pie bake-off, music, and of course, fireworks. READ MORE

Celebration's Independence Day Spectacular

Celebration - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Kissimmee's Monumental 4th of July event is back with a kids zone, live music, food vendors, and a grand finale fireworks show. READ MORE

Clermont's Red, White & Boom

Clermont - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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

Downtown Orlando - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
This annual event includes live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and a fireworks finale set to live patriotic music. READ MORE

July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater

Apopka - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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

Star Spangled Sanford

Sanford - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrate the Fourth on Sanford's Riverwalk, with music, food, and a kids zone beginning at 7pm, and a 20-minute firework display over Lake Monroe at 9:15pm. READ MORE

St. Cloud 4th on the Lake: Celebrate the USA

St. Cloud - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The City of St. Cloud is hosting a 4th of July Celebration with live music, food trucks, kids zone, car show, beer garden, and a fireworks display. READ MORE

Tavares 4th of July Celebration

Tavares - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Watch fireworks over Lake Apopka and celebrate beforehand with family activities, live music, and more. READ MORE

Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom

Winter Springs - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Don your red, white, and blue and bring a blanket or lawn chair to this annual event featuring vendors, live entertainment, a free kids area, and a fireworks spectacular. READ MORE
Show your American pride at the Mount Dora Independence Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Show your American pride at the Mount Dora Independence Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce

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

Independence Day Celebration at Winter Garden Farmers Market

Winter Garden - Saturday, July 1, 2023
Visit the Winter Garden Farmers Market for a special Independence Day celebration with a family game zone, kids crafts, live music, and more. READ MORE

Dade Battlefield State Park Patriotic Family Fun Day

Bushnell - Sunday, July 2, 2023
Visit Dade Battlefield State Park to celebrate our nation's birthday as well as the park's birthday with old-fashioned games, relays, music, a pet parade, and food. READ MORE

AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5k

Winter Park - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebration's Star Spangled Parade kicks off at Town Hall and travels along Celebration Avenue, Market Street, and concludes at Lakeside Park. READ MORE

Mount Dora Independence Day Parade

Mount Dora - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Visit downtown Mount Dora for its annual patriotic parade, which begins at the corner of Donnelly Street and Seventh Avenue, concluding at Charles Avenue. READ MORE

Winter Garden All American Kids Parade & Breakfast

Winter Garden - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrate the 4th with a free kid zone with carnival games as well as free cookies, pie, and watermelon-flavored Kona Ice.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Northwest Recreation Complex
Winter Garden Farmers Market
Dade Battlefield State Park
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park - Community Playground