July 4th in Orlando is the perfect time to come together and celebrate the nation’s independence. From family-friendly festivals to firework spectaculars, July 4th offers a bevvy of booming delights. Whether you’re looking to celebrate quality time with your family, spark a romance under the fireworks, or have a fun filled night, Orlando is the perfect place to show your patriotism on the 4th of July.
There’s lots more happening during the month of July too. Check out our July Visitors Guide.
Get your red, white and blues on and come celebrate. Here’s out top picks for July 4th events in Orlando, Kissimmee and Centra Florida.
July 4th Celebrations in Orlando
July 4th Disney Fireworks
Disney always celebrate Independence Day with a bang for two nights, on July 3rd and 4th.
July 4th at Magic Kingdom
Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky is held at Magic Kingdom on both July 3rd and July 4th at 9.20pm, replacing Happily Ever After.
You can also enjoy enjoy dancing the night away at a dance party with live DJ in front of Cinderella Castle.
4th of July at Epcot
Fireworks: Epcot have The Heartbeat of Freedom, which is a celebration performed at the end of Luminous: Symphony of Us on July 4th.
NOTE: There may also be a performance on July 3rd – Disney Parks did initially announce July 3rd, but then changed it, but it does still say “performances”.
Spaceship Earth: Enjoy Spaceship Earth being illuminated in bright red, white and blue colors after dark.
Special Performances: Independence Day at Epcot also includes patriotic performances by a cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty. The renowned singers perform throughout the day in the rotunda of The American Adventure.
Patriotic Photo Ops: You can meet and greet Disney pals dressed in their “Spirit of ’76” attire at The American Adventure throughout the day.
July 4th Disney Eats
If you’re visiting Disney for July 4th, check out all the tasty celebration treats that are available in the parks and resorts. See Disney’s Foodie Guide for full info.
July 4th Universal Orlando Events
Universal Studios Florida
Events begin at Music Plaza Stage from 6.15pm with a live DJ pumping out tunes, along with a host of favorite characters. Stilt walkers will be roaming around the park dressed in patriotic attire.
A fireworks spectacular will be held at 10pm over the Universal Studios lagoon.
City Walk
July 4th celebrations begin at 5pm at City Walk with a live dj and live music from local bands at the Plaza and Waterfront stages. Stilt walkers dressed in red, white and blue will also roam the area.
Free parking from 6pm.
When: July 4th 2024
Where: Universal Orlando Resort
SeaWorld 4th of July Events
There’s July 4th celebrations at SeaWorld Orlando. Fireworks, lasers, flames and fountains lights up the skies, followed by a July 4th finale. You can view the fireworks all around the lake or have reserved seating in Bayside Stadium for $24.99.
Top 5 July 4th Fireworks Viewing Locations at SeaWorld Orlando:
You will be able to view the fireworks from all around SeaWorld’s large central lake, but these are the top picks:
- The Waterfront – Located in between Seafire Grill and Voyager’s Smokehouse, this location provides standing viewing.
- Spice Mill Patio – Located next to Spice Mill restaurant, this location offers tiered level viewing and wheelchair accessible viewing.
- Orca Encounter Pathway– Located along the east shore of SeaWorld Lake, this location offers standing viewing.
- Bayside Pathway – Located along the west shore of SeaWorld Lake, this location offers standing viewing and grass seating for families.
- Bayside Stadium – Located next to Wild Arctic, this two-level stadium will provide a seated viewing location. Limited seating available.
Where: SeaWorld Orlando,
When: July 4th 2024
Details: SeaWorld July 4th
Celebrate July 4th at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens will be celebrating red, white and blue during the Summer Celebration fireworks extravaganza. Catch the fireworks at 9.15pm on July 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th with an extended patriotic encore.
Dance parties, night rides and shows are all part of the Summer Celebration events running at Busch Gardens.
Where: Busch Gardens, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
When: July 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th 2024
Web: Busch Gardens
Star Spangled Celebration at Sunset Walk
There a whole family-fun filled July 4th celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk on July 4th. There’s live bands and DJ’s, street performers and more. Plus a fireworks spectacular
Admission is free and there’s plenty of free parking too.
- Special guest DJ Scotty B. and the DFALC Guitar Army on the Main Stage
- Bar Fly in concert with DJ Elie-Rok on the South Side Stage
- DJ Rick GZ on the Promenade Plaza Stage
- The Promenade Dancers
- Laser light show, confetti storm, special FX, LED street performers
- Complimentary LED glow sticks and mini American flags, while supplies last
- Plaza Stage:
4 PM — Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Meatball Eating Contest
5 PM — Old Glory Beer Drinking Contest
6 PM — BurgerFi Burger Eating Contest
When: July 4th 2024 – 3-11pm
Where: Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Boulevard Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Web: Sunset Walk
Monumental 4th of July – Kissimmee
With thousands of people joining in the celebrations, this is one of Central Florida’s largest 4th of July events.
Celebrate 4th of July with live music from top bands, a KUA Kidzone and food trucks.
The finale is an amazing firework display at 9.30pm.
When: July 4th 2024 – 7pm – 9pm
Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Web: Monumental 4th July
Independence Day Celebration
The Town of Celebration host an annual Independence Celebration with live entertainment and DJ, vendors offering food and beverages and a patriotic spirit.
Fireworks are held at 9.20pm.
Lakeside Park is blocked off for residents, but the rest of Downtown Celebration is open to everyone for celebrations.
There is a free Park & Ride Lot located at 215 Celebration Place that will be running shuttles from the shuttle lot to the town bus loop from 4pm – 11pm. (Coolers are not allowed on the shuttles).
When: July 4th 2024
Where: Downtown Celebration
Web: Celebration
Old Town Kissimmee & Fun Spot America
Old Town Kissimmee and Fun Spot America are joining forces to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. There’s live music from Rocktown from 6pm-10pm on the Old Town Main Stage. Fireworks will be held at 9.30pm.
Free and premium parking and free entry for everyone.
When: Monday July 4th 2024
Where: 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Fl 34747
Web: Old Town Kissimmee
St Cloud 4th of July Lakefront Celebrations
To celebrate Independence Day, the town of St. Cloud has a spectacular firework display over East Lake Toho. Bring a blanket or folding chair and relax on the man-made beach at the lakeside as the night sky explodes overhead.
Fireworks start at 9.15pm.
Where: 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St Cloud, FL 34769
When: July 4th 2024
Admission: Free
Website: St Cloud July 4th Fireworks
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Red, White and Boom, Clermont
Come to the lovely Lake Minneola for Clermont’s 4th of July celebration at Waterfront Park. There’s plenty happening for all ages with food trucks, DJ, music and an aerialist. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake. Free entry for everyone.
When: July 4th 2024 from 5pm – 9.30pm
Where: Waterfront Park, 100 3rd Street, Clermont, FL 34711
Web: Downtown Clermont
Thunder on the Ridge
Thunder on the Ridge is the largest Independence Day celebration in Polk County. Lake Eva Park offers arts, crafts, delicious food vendors and local live music. And of course, booming red, white and blue fireworks.
With plenty of kids entertainment and a beer garden for the adults, it’s a family event that lasts all day.
When: July 4th 2024
Where: Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL 33844
Web: Thunder on The Ridge
Party in the Park – Winter Garden
Winter Garden is celebrating July 4th with a bang. This pretty downtown historic area is well worth a visit and offers lots of local cuisine, a craft brewery, scenic walks, fun museums and much more.
- All American Kids Parade
Grab a spot to watch the parade of patriotically dressed kids and decorated bikes, scooters and wagons. Parade starts at 10am from Masonic Lodge. - Party in the Park & Fireworks
Take a lawn chair or get cozy on the grass at Newton Park from 6pm. Fireworks explode over Lake Apopka at 9.15pm. There’s live music and family activities for all ages. Festivities begin at 6pm. Parking available at several locations on N. Dillard Street.
See Info: Winter Garden Events
Fireworks at the Fountain – July 4th in Orlando
4th of July in Orlando is celebrated in style at Lake Eola Park.
Entertainment gets under way at 4pm with games and activities for youngsters. Great eats and drinks available and live music. And it’s all free.
A fabulous fireworks display begins at 9.15pm and the show winds up at 10pm.
Pack your picnic baskets, folding chairs or blankets for this old-fashioned 4th of July family day celebration.
If you don’t want to tackle crowds just yet, you can watch from the comfort of your home on News 6 WKMG from 8pm or catch the live stream on ClickOrlando.
Where: Lake Eola Park
When: 4th of July 2024 – 4pm till 10pm
Price: Free
Details: Fireworks at the Fountain
Avalon Park 4th July Celebrations
Avalon Park is celebrating 4th of July in Orlando with a whole range of events from 5-9 pm. As well as a fireworks finale at 9pm, there’s also lots of fun and activities for the whole family:
- Wet/dry bounce park
- Bike Parade
- Special Performances
- Apple Pie Bake Off
- Food trucks & vendors
- Firecracker 5K Run
When: July 4th 2024 5-9pm
Web: Avalon Park
Mount Dora 4th of July
Another one of our favorite Florida towns is Mount Dora. This picturesque hamlet has a two-day Independence Day celebration.
July 3 2024 – Freedom on the Waterfront 5pm- 9pm
Food trucks, live music, kids activities and fireworks kick off the Independence Day Celebrations on July 3rd from 5pm with fireworks a dusk.
July 4th 2024– Independence Day Parade 10am-11am from downtown Mount Dora.
Where: Elizabeth Evans Park and Downtown Mount Dora, FL 32756
When: July 3rd and 4th 2024
Web: Mount Dora Events
Orlando Accommodation
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