July 4 fireworks in Central Florida (2025): Full list of towns, times, and rain dates

July 4 fireworks in Central Florida (2025) Full list of towns, times, and rain dates

The sky across Central Florida will come alive this Fourth of July with dazzling fireworks, live entertainment, and family-friendly celebrations. From lakeside light shows to theme park spectaculars, the region is ready to deliver a memorable Independence Day.

Here’s your guide to the biggest fireworks shows and festivities happening across Central Florida:

Orange County

  • Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
    July 3 & 4, 9:20 p.m., Magic Kingdom
    Expect fireworks, patriotic music, and dazzling projection effects on Cinderella Castle.
  • The Heartbeat of Freedom
    July 4, 9 p.m., EPCOT
    A stunning fireworks display set to music following EPCOT’s nighttime show.
  • Fireworks at the Fountain 2025
    July 4, 9:10 p.m., Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando
    From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, food, family fun, and a fireworks finale accompanied by the Orlando Concert Band.
  • SeaWorld’s July 4th Celebration
    July 4 & 5, 9 p.m.
    Fireworks visible from around SeaWorld’s central lake.
  • 4th of July Celebration at Avalon Park
    July 4, 9 p.m., Downtown Avalon Park
    Festivities run from 5 to 9 p.m. with a bike parade, bounce park, community performances, food trucks, and fireworks.
  • Baldwin Park Independence Bash
    July 3, 9:15 p.m., Lake Baldwin Park
    From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, balloon artists, face painting, and fireworks.

Osceola County

  • Celebration’s Star Spangled Spectacular
    July 4, 9:20 p.m., Celebration Town Center
    DJ sets, live entertainment, and fireworks from 5 to 10 p.m.
  • APV Fireworks Spectacular
    June 28, 6–10 p.m., Vance Harmon Park
    Fun zone for kids, food trucks, live entertainment, and fireworks show.
  • St. Cloud 4th on the Lake
    July 4, 9:15 p.m., Lakefront Park
    Starting at 4 p.m., enjoy family fun, live music, a car show, and fireworks.

Polk County

  • Rockin’ Freedom Fest
    July 3, 6–9 p.m., Winter Haven (Martin Luther King Blvd NE)
    Live music, food trucks, a water ski show, and fireworks.
  • Red, White & Kaboom
    July 3, 9 p.m., Lake Mirror, Lakeland
    Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. followed by fireworks.
  • LEGOLAND’s Red, White & BOOM!
    July 4 & 5, Lake Eloise
    Fireworks and a DJ dance party to celebrate Independence Day.

Seminole County

  • Independence Celebration at Oviedo Mall
    July 5, 9 p.m.
    Food, drinks, vendors, entertainment, and fireworks from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
  • City of Altamonte’s Red Hot & Boom
    July 3, 5–10 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
    Live music, food, and a spectacular fireworks display.
  • City of Longwood Rock, Freedom and Fireworks
    June 28, 9 p.m., Reiter Park
    Food trucks, live music, and fireworks from 5 to 9 p.m.

Volusia County

  • Star Spangled Summer at Daytona Beach Bandshell
    Every Saturday through Sept. 27, 9:45 p.m.
    Live music starts at 7:15 p.m. with fireworks over the beach.
  • Orange City’s Annual Fireworks & Fun Celebration
    June 28, 5–9:30 p.m., Valentine Park
    Live music, a watermelon eating contest, food trucks, and fireworks.

Lake County

  • Mount Dora’s Freedom on the Waterfront
    July 3, 9:15 p.m., Elizabeth Evans Park
    Family fun, food trucks, live music, vendors, and fireworks from 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Tavares 4th of July Celebration
    July 4, 9 p.m., Wooton Park
    A Main Street parade, live music, vendors, and fireworks starting at 4:45 p.m.

Brevard County

  • Fireworks at Port Canaveral
    July 3, after dark, Exploration Tower Lawn
    Food trucks, live music, and fireworks.
  • Cocoa Beach ‘Drone Spectacular’
    July 5, 8:45 p.m.
    A mesmerizing drone show celebrating 100 years of Cocoa Beach history.

Marion County

  • Patriotic Skies
    July 4, dusk, Tuscawilla Park
    Live music and games for all ages from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by fireworks.
  • Patriotic Celebration
    July 4, dusk, Circle Square Commons Town Square
    From 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, beverage kiosks, and fireworks.

With events happening nearly every night through the holiday weekend, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Residents are encouraged to arrive early, expect large crowds, and enjoy the festivities responsibly

Donna Mansfield

Donna Mansfield

Donna Mansfield is a dedicated reporter with a passion for delivering clear, concise news that matters. She covers local and national stories with accuracy and integrity.

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