Orlando FL 4th of July Celebrations 2014
July 1st, 2014 by tisnerThere are plenty of 4th of July celebrations this year in and around Orlando. The hardest part will be deciding which events to attend. Take a look at your options and Happy 4th!!
Lake County
July 4: Mount Dora 4th of July celebration, Mount Dora. Independence Day celebration with a parade on Donnelly Street, live music and fireworks at Gilbert Park. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. Free. 352-383-2165. www.mountdora.com/events.php
July 4: Fourth of July celebration, Leesburg. Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Venetian Gardens in Leesburg. The event will include fireworks, live entertainment and games. Festivities start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 352-728-9721. www.leesburgpartnership.com/
July 4: It’s a Grand Old Flag, Tavares. Independence Day celebration at Wooton Park with parade and fireworks. Festivities start at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 352-742-6319. www.tavares.org/
July 3: Red, White & Brew Bash, Orlando. Celebrate the Fourth of July during the Red, White & Brew Bash at Howl at the Moon piano bar. The event will include Miller Lite and 86-ounce Cherry Kool-Aid bucket specials. Festivities start at 7 p.m. 407-354-5999. www.howlatthemoon.com
July 3 and 4: Red, White and Brew, Orlando. Celebrate our country’s independence at the Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando. The party starts at 9 p.m. on July 3 with a block party and live music. On July 4 from 4 p.m.-midnight, take part in the $10 all-you-can-drink Samuel Adams beer garden, Korndogg Karaoke, live music, games and food. 407-849-0471. wallstplaza.net/event/red-white-brew/
July 4: Fireworks at the Fountain, Orlando. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon around beautiful Lake Eola in downtown Orlando with games, activities, live entertainment and delicious food, followed by a fabulous 30-minute fireworks display at night. Admission is free. 407-246-3720. www.cityoforlando.net
July 4: Fireworks at Avalon Park, Orlando. Experience the Fourth of July Celebration in Avalon Park. The event will include fireworks, an apple-pie bake off, hot dog-eating contest, bike parade, a wet and dry bounce house and community performances. Festivities start at 5 p.m. Admission is free. 407-658-6565. www.eventsatavalonpark.com/
July 5: Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash, Orlando. Celebrate Independence Day with live music, shopping, interactive games, a food and beer garden, a bounce house and a fireworks display. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. along New Broad Street in Village Center. 407-740-5838. www.facebook.com/events/377543192345340/ (Facebook login required)
July 4: SeaWorld Orlando’s Fourth of July Celebration, Orlando. SeaWorld will celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks and music at Bayside Stadium. The festivities start at 9:30 p.m. with a singing ensemble and nine-piece band. 1-888-800-5447. seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando/Events/Summer-Nights?from=Top_Nav
July 4: Rockin’ Fourth of July Celebration, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A disc jockey will kick off this music-filled evening at 6 p.m. at the sorcerer’s hat. Rock band Mulch, Sweat and Shears will take the stage at 7 p.m., and fireworks will light up the sky at 10:15 p.m. The celebration is free with park admission. 407-824-4321. disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/hollywood-studios/
All week: Red, White and Blue Extravaganza, Disney’s Magic Kingdom. This weeklong event features a patriotic-themed parade plus food. Festivities run from July 1 to July 7. The celebration is free with admission (one-day pass: $95 plus tax general, $89 plus tax ages 3-9, free ages 2 and younger). 407-824-4321. disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/
July 3: Old-Fashioned July Fourth Celebration, Winter Park. Beautiful Central Park downtown is the site of this lively festival featuring patriotic music, a parade, hot-dog-eating contest and other activities for the whole family. Admission is free. 407-623-3363. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/winter-parks-oldfashionedjuly4thcelebration.htm
Osceola County
July 4: Fourth of July Celebration, St. Cloud. Celebrate Independence Day along the laid-back St. Cloud Lakefront with live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, classic car show, model stock car racing, an arts and crafts show, food and fireworks display. Admission is free. 407-892-3671. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/stclouds-4th-of-july-celebration.htm
July 4: July Fourth Celebration, Kissimmee. One of the most popular annual events in Osceola County, this holiday celebration attracts more than 45,000 people and features live entertainment, karaoke, arts and crafts, bingo, a food festival, water-ski show and a spectacular fireworks display. At Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Free admission. 407-933-8368. www.kissimmee.org/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=2104
July 4: A Sci-Fi Fourth of July, Celebration. Experience a Sci-Fi Fourth of July at the Celebration Town Center. The Independence Day celebration will include a movie-themed costume contest, synchronized fireworks, bounce houses and live music. Festivities start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 407-566-4007. celebrationtowncenter.com/events/
Polk County
July 3: Red, White & Kaboom, Lakeland. Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade with live music and plenty of food vendors. The festivities start at 6 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m. 863-834-6264. www.lakelandgov.net/
July 4: Legoland’s Red, Brick & Boom, Winter Haven. Those attending this fireworks display will get 3-D glasses that make the colorful booms look like exploding bricks. 877-350-5346. florida.legoland.com/en/Plan/Special-Events/
July 4: Thunder on the Ridge, Haines City. This daylong event at Lake Eva Park features live music, food and children’s activities, as well as the county’s largest fireworks show on Lake Eva. Festivities start at noon, and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. 863-421-3700. hainescity.com/government/departments/leisure-services/special-events/thunder-on-the-ridge/
Seminole County
July 3: Red Hot and Boom, Altamonte Springs. Popular festival that includes live music from nationally and internationally known entertainers, as well as an awesome fireworks display and food-beverage booths. Sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 FM, it is Central Florida’s largest Independence Day celebration. At Cranes Roost Park. Free admission. 407-571-8857. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/red-hot-and-boom.htm
July 4: Celebration of Freedom, Winter Springs. Gather the family and spend an all-American day of live music, great food, kids’ games, contests, activities and an awesome fireworks display over Lake Jesup. At Central Winds Park. Free. 407-327-6593. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/celebration-of-freedom.htm
July 4: Fourth of July Celebration, Sanford. A family-oriented holiday extravaganza with live entertainment, games, family activities and concessions, this event culminates with one of the largest fireworks shows in Central Florida. Festivities take place along the city’s brand-new RiverWalk downtown, overlooking Lake Monroe. Admission is free. 407-302-2520. www.orlando-florida.net/events/july/sanford-fourth-of-july-celebration.htm
July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Oviedo. Celebrate July Fourth at Oviedo Mall with live entertainment, carnival games, food vendors and a fireworks display. Festivities start at 4 p.m. 407-971-5575. www.cityofoviedo.net/node/1988
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