Light up the sky with fireworks and more festive ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Updated June 4, 2025
In Orlando, every night calls for fireworks — and we really crackle on Independence Day. From the theme parks and beyond, here’s your guide to Fourth of July events where you’re guaranteed to have a booming time, plus parades, concerts and more one-of-a-kind patriotic adventures to enjoy while you’re in town.
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Fireworks at the Fountain (July 4, 2025)
An Orlando classic for nearly 50 years, Fireworks at the Fountain brings spectacular fireworks and live entertainment to one of the most iconic spots in town: Lake Eola Park. This free, family-friendly event features music, food, games and more in downtown Orlando, plus spectacular fireworks set to a live performance by the Orlando Concert Band.
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Red Hot & Boom (July 3, 2025)
Score an extra day of fireworks during Red Hot & Boom, a pre-Independence Day celebration hosted each year in Altamonte Springs. Enjoy live music, food, family fun and more with a dazzling fireworks finale at Crane’s Roost Park.
Winter Garden’s Party in the Park & Fireworks (July 4, 2025)
Find even more historic charm and lakefront views just 25 minutes from Orlando in downtown Winter Garden. The entire downtown area is decked out in red, white and blue now through July 6, and on Independence Day, the city throws an awesome Party in the Park at nearby Newtown Park. Head down to the water to enjoy live music, food, family-friendly activities and shopping from local vendors, then settle in for show-stopping Fourth of July fireworks over Lake Apopka.
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4th of July Star Spangled Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk (July 4, 2025)
Party into the night with live music, a laser light show, a confetti storm, a DJ and more during the 4th of July Star Spangled Celebration. Celebrate the holiday with a fireworks spectacular, then keep the party going with dancers, special effects and dining specials throughout Promenade at Sunset Walk.
Horsepower & Fireworks: Old Town's Stars, Stripes & V8s Celebration (July 4, 2025)
Enjoy a little vroom before the boom at the Stars, Stripes & V8s Celebration in the Old Town Entertainment District. See muscle cars, hot rods and more in a unique celebration of American craftsmanship, then turn your eyes to the skies for a free Fourth of July fireworks display.
Celebration’s Star Spangled Spectacular (July 4, 2025)
Minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort, the picturesque town of Celebration invites you to enjoy live music, food, fun and fireworks from 5 – 10 p.m. It’s all part of their annual Star Spangled Spectacular, with fireworks at 9:20 p.m.
GLO Summer Festivities at Grande Lakes Orlando (July 4 – 5, 2025)
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and more during GLO Summer at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando at Grande Lakes. Enjoy themed food and drink specials followed by a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display, plus fire dancers, poolside tastings, magic shows and more every Saturday this summer. Premium fireworks viewing will be available by reservation at the Oasis Grande Cabanas, EvrBar Terrace and The Ritz-Carlton Spa.
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Fourth of July Fireworks at Orlando Theme Parks
Join in the revelry with special Independence Day fireworks and pyrotechnics at Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, all included with park admission.
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Walt Disney World® Resort
Star-spangled spectaculars are a time-honored tradition at Walt Disney World® Resort, reflecting Walt Disney’s deep love of America and faith in the nation’s future. Stay tuned for additional details as they are announced.
SeaWorld® Orlando
Enjoy inspiring music and a beautiful fireworks display at SeaWorld® Orlando as part of their Summer Spectacular celebration. Stay tuned for additional details as they are announced.
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando’s newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, will have special festivities. Plus, Universal Studios Florida will have a special pyrotechnic show near Transformers: The Ride.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Join the Bricktastic Fourth of July celebration at LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park with star-spangled activities, a DJ dance party and a dazzling Red, White & BOOM! fireworks finale over Lake Eloise. You can even score special 3D viewing glasses to transform the fireworks into LEGO® bricks.
More Independence Day Events in Orlando
Get the party started early with Fourth of July festivals, parades, concerts and more daytime fun ahead of the big fireworks finale. Plus, extend the fun with post-Independence Day celebrations throughout Orlando.
Great American Block Party in Lake Nona (June 28, 2025)
Celebrate one week early with the Great American Block Party in Lake Nona. This annual spectacular features food, games, live music and a dazzling laser light show, plus wing-eating and pie-baking contests for a tasty slice of Americana.
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Liberty Weekend Concert With Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (June 28, 2025)
Let freedom ring with the Liberty Weekend Concert, an annual musical celebration at Orlando International Airport. Hosted in the breathtaking new Terminal C, this year’s lineup includes a choral prelude by Central Florida Community Arts followed by patriotic favorites and American classics performed by Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Best of all? It’s free to attend, with free three-hour parking available (restrictions apply).
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AdventHealth Watermelon 5K (July 4, 2025)
Get a headstart on your Fourth of July fun with an early-morning race through scenic Winter Park. Presented by Track Shack and AdventHealth, the AdventHealth Watermelon 5K supports military veterans and includes fun post-race highlights like yard games, ice-cold watermelon and even a watermelon eating contest.
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30th Annual 4th of July Celebration in Winter Park (July 4, 2025)
Join the City of Winter Park’s Annual 4th of July Celebration for patriotic family fun with a hometown feel. Cheer for the children’s bicycle parade, enjoy free cookies and pies (while supplies last), enjoy patriotic tunes from the Bach Festival Society, and explore midway games, face painting and more in the free kids zone.
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Independence Day Celebration at the Morse (July 4, 2025)
Also in Winter Park, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will offer free admission for all and live music from 1 – 4 p.m. during their Independence Day Celebration. The museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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Kids 4th of July Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk (July 4, 2025)
Head to Promenade at Sunset Walk from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for an extra-special Kids 4th of July Celebration. Little ones can enjoy daytime train rides, bubbles, confetti, a DJ dance party, and a musical performance by children’s entertainment artist Mr. Harley.
Annual Independence Day Parade in Celebration (July 4, 2025)
The picturesque town of Celebration will host their annual Independence Day Parade at 8 a.m. Stop by to enjoy patriotic floats, music and more, then spend the day exploring the shops, boardwalk trails and restaurants
Independence Day Events in Winter Garden (July 4 – 5, 2025)
If you’re visiting Winter Garden during the day, don’t miss the free kids pancake breakfast and All American Kids Parade on the Fourth of July. Whether you’re actively participating or cheering on the crowd, you’re sure to have a great time. The city will also have Independence Day crafts and special activities during the post-holiday farmers market.
Run, White & Blue 5K (July 5, 2025)
Once the fireworks are done, head to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando at Grande Lakes for the annual Run, White & Blue 5K Run. This family-friendly event takes place on the back half of Grande Lakes 18-hole championship golf course, with relaxing post-race amenities provided by The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Enhance your escape with restorative yoga and sound meditation for an additional fee.
More Unique Ways to Celebrate Independence Day in Orlando
Ride the Freedom Flyer at Fun Spot America Orlando
Soar like an eagle — an American bald eagle, of course — on the Fun Spot America Freedom Flyer. The suspended steel roller coaster is part of the lineup of family-friendly attractions at Fun Spot’s Orlando location on International Drive, which also includes the red, white and blue Firecracker.
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While Fun Spot’s Kissimmee location near Walt Disney World doesn’t have a Freedom Flyer, you can still fly like America’s mascot courtesy of its Screaming Eagles attraction. Both locations also feature an America-themed funhouse and patriotically painted HeadRush 360.
See Captain America at Universal Islands of Adventure
Catch the Sentinel of Liberty himself at Universal Orlando Resort this Independence Day. When he isn’t battling the forces of Hydra, Captain America is part of the lineup of comic book legends who walk the streets of Marvel Super Hero Island® at Universal Islands of Adventure.
Visit American Icons at Madame Tussauds Orlando
Snap a selfie with America’s founding fathers, step into a replica of the Oval Office, and discover great Americans throughout history at Madame Tussauds at ICON Park®. You’ll find past and present U.S. presidents like Abraham Lincoln, plus notable figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Neil Armstrong.
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See Veteran Portraits by President George W. Bush at EPCOT®
Celebrate everyday American heroes with a series of 60+ veteran portraits painted by former U.S. President George W. Bush. Located in The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT®, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” will be on display through Spring 2026.
Drive a Real Tank at Tank America
There’s only one place in Florida where you can operate a tank without joining the military: Tank America, just east of downtown Orlando. Take command of 17 tons of power as you master the half-mile course from the driver’s seat of a real FV 433 tank.
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See Bald Eagles on Orlando Boat Tours
The Orlando area provides many opportunities to see the American bald eagle in natural settings — particularly when you book passage on our boat tours and rides. For fast-paced action, look into Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides and Wild Florida. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour offers a relaxing, one-hour cruise through the waterways of its charming namesake city.
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Salute America’s Astronauts at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space exploration has been a major part of the American experience for more than half a century, and you can explore its past, present and future at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about an hour from Orlando on Florida’s Space Coast.
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