Our nation’s freedom and independence is something to be celebrated! And do you know which city knows how to celebrate with a bang? Orlando, of course! We’ve brought you a smorgasbord of events from well-loved fireworks shows to ticketed events. Choosing just one is the hard part.
It's all happening this week! And if you've got your own little firecrackers along for the ride, jump over to read about fireworks that are great for little ones!
Featured Ideas:
Independence Day in Downtown Avalon Park
Friday, July 4th from 5–9 PM
Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with family-friendly fun, including a bike parade, apple pie bake-off, bounce houses, food vendors, live music, community performances, and a spectacular fireworks finale! With something for everyone, this hometown celebration is the perfect way to gather with neighbors and make unforgettable summer memories. Free and open to the public.
4th of July Fun at Pointe Orlando
- Dicks Last Resort: Dress in your best ‘Merica gear for a chance to win $100 Dick dollars! Also featuring Dick’s wiener eating contest and $5 American Mules.
- Stars, Shakes and Campfire Vibes at JoJo’s shakeBAR: The ultimate Summer Camp Throwback this 4th of July is at JoJo’s, offering cookout classics, a banger Fourth of July shake, table-side s’mores, S’mores-Tini’s and even hands-on friendship bracelet making (now through July 27) for a fully immersive celebration.
- WonderWorks: Orlando’s longest-running dinner show, The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show, offers a captivating blend of magic, humor, and interactive entertainment, where you don’t just watch the show – you become part of it! Enjoy unlimited fresh, hand-tossed cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, beer, wine, soda, and dessert while you and your partner kick back and share some laughs this 4th of July.
- Movies at Regal Pointe Orlando 20 + IMAX: Beat the heat and catch the latest flick at the largest IMAX Screen in Central Florida this 4th of July in comfortable reclining chairs with fresh expanded concession items.
Red, White, & Views at Tradewinds Resort
Activities all weekend: July 4-6, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with stars, stripes, and sunshine at TradeWinds! Enjoy festive pool parties, watermelon contests, tie-dye crafts, and a giant American Flag towel display. On Saturday, July 5th, our signature Star-Spangled Celebration lights up the beach with games, live music from #NOFILTER, and a beachfront fireworks finale. Elevate your evening with the Taste of Freedom Surf & Turf Buffet—featuring coastal cuisine, two complimentary drinks, and premium seating for the show. In addition, red, white and WOW!, enjoy 20% off at Beach Life Boutique at RumFish Grill!
River Ranch 4th of July Weekend, Westgate River Ranch Resort
Friday & Saturday, July 4-5, 2025
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with boot-kickin’ fun and thrills at Westgate River Ranch and the all-new River Country Water Park! Friday brings a Splashtacular Showdown with stilt walkers, night swimming, and fireworks at 9 PM. On Saturday, dive into a Yeehaw Splash Party, enjoy a Patriotic Golf Cart Parade, cheer on the Red, White & RODEO, and cap it all off with Ranch Nights—the ultimate rodeo afterparty!
Orlando 4th of July Fireworks and Events on Friday, July 4, 2025
1. Fireworks at the Fountain
When: July 4, 4-10pm (Fireworks at 9:10pm)
Where: Lake Eola Park
Cost: FREE
This year marks the 48th Annual Fireworks at the Fountain celebration in downtown Orlando at our city's iconic Lake Eola Park. The fun kicks off at 4pm with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food/drinks available for purchase from on-site vendors. You're allowed to bring picnic blankets, chairs, and a cooler filled with your favorite snacks and nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy. Dogs are welcome, too.
The epic fireworks display will begin at 9:10pm. The finale will include a dazzling display set to a patriotic performance from the Orlando Concert Band.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
BONUS IDEA: Freedom on the Waterfront – with fireworks
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 5-10pm
Mount Dora
Festivities begin at 5 PM with live music, featuring Kid's Zone with lots of fun activities, food trucks, beverages, and plenty of fun for everyone. The festivities at Elizabeth Evans Park will end with fireworks over Lake Dora.
FREE
Stop by The Yardery in Mount Dora for The Jim Colbert Show – Broadcasting Live from The Yardery (3p-7p) and see our editor, Dani Meyering, joining the crew at 4pm!
2. Disney Fireworks
When: July 3 and July 4
Where: Magic Kingdom and Epcot
Cost: Included with theme park admission
Nightly fireworks displays at Magic Kingdom and Epcot are magical any time of year. But during 4th of July weekend, patriotic magic is added! You can catch the display at Magic Kingdom each night, or head to Epcot for the nightly show including fireworks, music and special lighting effects.
Make 4th of July in Orlando unforgettable with a Disney Fireworks Cruise. Cruises leave from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort and chart a course to the International Gateway near World Showcase Lagoon for a celebration including fireworks, lasers and synchronized audio. There are also a few options in the Magic Kingdom resorts area.
If you're on a budget, check out one of these spots for viewing Disney fireworks outside the parks.
3. Promenade at Sunset Walk Star Spangled Celebration
When: Friday July 4, 3-11pm
Where: Promenade at Sunset Walk (Margaritaville Resort Orlando)
Cost: FREE
Head to this walkable entertainment and shopping hub for some Independence Day celebrations. Prepare for a live music celebration with DFALC in concert, followed by the Sunset Walk Independence Fireworks Spectacular!
Entertainment will include Special guest DJ Scotty B. and the DFALC Guitar Army & Promenade dancers on the Main Stage Rhythm Me Up in Concert with DJ K1X on the Plaza Stage.
Related: Plan a live music and pub crawl at Sunset Walk
4. Monumental 4th of July in Kissimmee
When: Friday, July 4, 2025, 7-9:30pm (Fireworks at 9pm)
Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Cost: FREE
For those living on the southern side of Orlando, take a short jaunt to Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The City of Kissimmee is hosting Monumental 4th of July, a booming firework spectacular on July 4 at 9:00pm.
5. Party in the Park & Fireworks
When: Friday, July 4, 2025, 6 – 10pm (Fireworks at 9:15pm)
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Cost: FREE
Bring a chair, blanket, or have a seat in the grass for this annual Winter Garden tradition! Keep your eyes on the sky for one of the best firework displays in West Orange County. Live music, family activities, food, and more keep the evening fun for all ages!
Downtown Winter Garden is also decked out in patriotic decor. Parking is available at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary. No personal fireworks nor alcohol is permitted. Bring a chair or blanket.
6. City of Clermont Red, White and Boom
When: Friday, July 4, 2025, 7-10pm
Where: Waterfront Park in Historic Downtown Clermont
Cost: FREE
Clermont's all-American waterfront fireworks celebration is a local favorite. This year's Red, White and Boom 4th of July event includes food trucks, live music, and ending with fireworks. The fireworks are a dazzling display over Lake Minneola. Additional viewing is available at Victory Pointe.
Pack a blanket to enjoy this free fireworks display. Consider arriving early to explore downtown Clermont, including new hotspots along Montrose Street.
7. Star Spangled Sanford
When: Friday, July 4, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Riverwalk / Fort Mellon Park area
Cost: FREE
Plan a full day in Sanford strolling the streets to visit your favorite local restaurants and breweries followed by evening fireworks. The sparks will fly over Lake Monroe just after sunset. The show will be set to music and will last for about 20 minutes. Make sure to pack blankets and chairs for comfy viewing along the water. There's a Star Spangled Sanford Kids' Zone too!
8. 4th of July Fireworks at Orlando Resorts
Want to go all out with a long weekend getaway? Several Orlando resorts host fabulous 4th of July fireworks displays that are exclusive to resort guests.
Or, book a swanky weekend staycation at Grande Lakes Orlando, home to JW Marriott Orlando and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. The weekend culminates in a fireworks display for overnight guests on Friday, July 4 at 9pm. And there are fireworks every Saturday Memorial Day through Labor Day.
For a double dose of fireworks, head to Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
9. SeaWorld Orlando
When: July 1 – 4, 2025
Where: SeaWorld Orlando
Cost: Included with theme park admission; reserved seating for fireworks and parking additional
Dive into ocean depths this Independence Day at SeaWorld Orlando, which was voted #1 Best Theme Park in North America by USA Today 10Best. Celebrate Independence Day with four nights of fireworks this Fourth of July weekend with festivities, weather permitting. All nights will feature fireworks.
Reserve your seating to witness this one-of-a-kind display and engage in Electric Ocean, a nighttime event full of lights, music, sea creatures and DJ entertainment. The fireworks display is included with regular park admission.
The nightly fireworks showtime is usually 9:30pm, but exact showtimes for 4th of July have not been published. Fireworks can be viewed from the Orca Encounter Pathway, The Waterfront, and Bayside Stadium. The latter provides the best view, and reserved seating can be purchased at the park for $24.99, or a viewing experience on the SkyTower is also available. Park admission and parking are additional.
10. Red Hot & Boom at Cranes Roost Park Happening Today, Thursday JUly 3rd
When: Thursday, July 3, 2025, fireworks around 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park – 274 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Cost: FREE
This infamous celebration takes place on July 3 in Uptown Altamonte’s Cranes Roost Park. The City partners with XL106.7 to bring a groovin’ good time during this legendary event. Food vendors are scattered around Cranes Roost Lake to keep grumbling bellies at bay.
The event kicks kicks off at 5pm and ends with a 25-minute firework feast for the eyes. The event will go on rain or shine! Parking can be tough so consider a rideshare service or taxi. Dress comfortably, and remember to hydrate.
Fireworks and Events in Orlando: Today Thursday, July 3, 2025
Eatonville 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration
Thursday, July 3, 5-9pm
Eatonville Middle School
Head to Eatonville on the 3rd of July as they celebrate with food trucks, bouncy houses, live entertainment, and vendors leading up to a professional fireworks display at dusk. The celebration is held in the field behind Eatonville Elementary and Eatonville Middle Schools. Activities begin at 5:30pm. Fireworks show begins at dark.
MetroWest MusicWORKS
Thursday July 3, 6-10pm
MetroWest Golf Club
Live entertainment at MusicWORKS will include The Flutie Brothers Band featuring football legends Doug Flutie and Darren Flutie and featuring special guests saxophonist Mike MacArthur and guitar legend Pat Travers. Stella Beat, an energetic Latin/Top 40 party band based in Orlando, will open the show. Team Fastrax, the largest professional skydiving team in the world, will dive into the event with a 2,000-square-foot American flag. Starting at 9:30 p.m., the 20-minute fireworks show at the end of MusicWORKS will be staged by Pyro Shows.
Baldwin Park Independence Bash
Thursday, July 3, 6-10pm
New Broad St, Baldwin Park
This annual event presented by Orlando Health, will take place from 6pm – 10pm on July 3 with a 15-minute fireworks show at 9:15. There will be music, dancing, a beer garden, food trucks, balloon artists, face painters and plenty of photo ops!
Independence Day Fireworks this Friday, July 4, 2025
4th on the Lake in St. Cloud
Friday, July 4, 5pm – 9:30pm
St. Cloud Lakefront
You won't want to miss the annual 4th of July Celebration at the St. Cloud Lakefront. They'll have an All-American Car Show from 5-8 p.m., a Kids Bike Parade at 6:30, food trucks, kids zone, games and prizes, and live music. The evening will culminate in a fireworks show starting at 9:15.
City of Ocoee July 4th Event
Friday, July 4, 2025, 10am – 2pm
Bill Breeze Park
125 N Lakeshore Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761
This year's event will feature a car show (in partnership with Past and Present Motors), a community market, a corn hole tournament, live music, free games, and activities.
FREE
Downtown Avalon Park Fourth of July Festival
Friday, July 4, 2025, 5pm – 9pm
Avalon Lake
Enjoy a host of thrilling attractions, from a wet/dry bounce park and a bike parade to special performances and an apple pie bake-off. Stay around, as festivities will continue throughout the evening. The night will be filled with community performances, a wet/dry bounce park, food trucks, vendors, and music. Restaurant, retail, and service businesses will also be offering specials and deals throughout the evening. Finishing off an exciting day, the festivities will be concluded with a magnificent fireworks display over Avalon Lake at 9pm.
Tavares 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 5 – 10pm
Downtown Tavares
The City will be hosting it's annual 4th of July Celebration with fun and entertainment for all ages! Kicking off the event at 5 pm with their 4th of July Celebration parade, followed by fun, games, food, and tunes to honor our nation's Independence Day! Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, games, and other activities in Downtown Tavares. Don't forget the highlight of the evening, their show stopping Firework display over Lake Dora!
City of Apopka July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025, 6pm – 9pm
Apopka Amphitheater (3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway)
Enjoy this free family-friendly July 4th Celebration with music from David J and opening act Emily Henline and fireworks following the concert. Event includes Food & Craft Vendors, Face Painting, Balloon Artistry, Climbing Tower, Bounce Houses, Bungee Trampoline, Fireworks, Music, and more.
City of DeBary’s 4th of July Freedom Fest
Friday, July 4, 6pm – 10:30pm
Gemini Springs, DeBary
This year’s event will feature live entertainment, Food Trucks, family-friendly activities, Fireworks and Laser Light Show choreographed to music. All coordinated activities and vendors will shut down by 9:00 pm. The Fireworks and Laser light show will begin at approximately 9:15 pm. After the fireworks show; Stage entertainment will continue until 10:30 pm.
Admission is free; food and beverages will be available to the public at a nominal charge.
Celebration’s Independence Day Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 9am – 9:30pm (Fireworks at 9:20pm)
Lakeside Park
631 Sycamore St, Celebration, FL 34747
The celebratory activities kick off at 9 a.m. with the annual Independence Day parade. Then groove to the sound of Audio Exchance from 6:30pm until just before the fireworks. As the sun sets and anticipation builds, grab a spot with your loved ones and get ready to witness a fireworks display like no other. Following Audio Exchange’s performance, a breathtaking pyrotechnic display will illuminate the sky over Lake Rianhard.
FREE
July 4th Bike Parade
Friday, July 4, 5:30pm
Lake Avalon – Avalon Park
Line up at YMCA at 5pm with decorated bikes, strollers, and wagons. Line up at 5pm, parade at 5:30pm. Preregister if you want to participate
July Fourth Weekend Activities
July 3 – 6, 2025, 9am-5pm
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
A Fourth of July celebration isn’t complete without games to play outdoors! All holiday weekend long Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host several outdoor activities. Try your swing at mini golf, aim for the win in corn hole, and get four in a row in one of our large party towers. All activities will take place rain or shine and are included with admission.
Eatonville Fourth of July Parade
Friday, July 4, 12-1pm
Downtown Eatonville
Come out and celebrate Independence Day with a good old-fashioned small-town parade. Floats, animals, marching bands, and so much more.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fireworks in Eatonville are Thursday, July 3, 5pm-10:30pm at Eatonville Middle School.
Reed, White & Blue Celebration and Fireworks
July 4, 9:15 pm fireworks
Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille
200 Boatyard St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Celebrate the 4th of July with live music, fireworks, and an all-you-can-eat buffet right on the water!
Includes: Concert entry, Buffet + unlimited soft drinks
Alcohol sold separately
Get your tickets by emailing taylor@outriggersnsb.com
Pricing: Adults: $55 | Kids 6–12: $25 | 5 & under: Free
ALSO TRY:
- Free Fireworks at Old Town Kissimmee July 4, 2025, 6pm – 10pm
- City of Clermont Red, White and Boom July 4, 2025, 7pm – 10pm
- Celebration of Freedom in Winter Springs July 4, 2025, 5pm – 9:30pm
Things to do on 4th of July Weekend July 4-6, 2025
Besides 4th of July fireworks and events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday weekend together. From the best natural parks to explore together to our favorite spas and resorts.
July heat in Orlando too hot? Declare independence this July 4th from the Orlando heat and humidity by taking a dip in some cool local springs this July! Or maybe a beachy sandy 4th is your jam – we've got the list! Thirsty? Check out these breweries in Orlando to visit this 4th of July.
Wanna get away for everyone's favorite American holiday? Plan an Independence weekend getaway. Maybe celebrate Declaration of Independence's birthday in Tampa Bay?
Also if you're looking for low cost or no cost activities in the Orlando area, check out our favorites!
Bonus – Universal Orlando 4th of July
Universal Orlando Resort will feature special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day, including a high-energy band, live DJ, meet & greets with Universal’s most popular characters, and patriotic-themed performers and stilt walkers.
The festivities will kick off at 6:15 p.m. at the Music Plaza Stage and the party doesn’t stop until the park closes. Entertainment at the Music Plaza Stage will include a live DJ and meet and greets with fan-favorite characters and roaming patriotic stiltwalkers. And at 10 p.m., guests can enjoy a festive pyrotechnic display over the Universal Studios Florida lagoon to cap off the celebration.
Plan ahead with our Universal Orlando fireworks viewing tips
The activities are included with admission to Universal Studios Florida. If you're not heading into the parks, but want to check the fireworks, get your spot early at Bar 17 at Universal's Aventura Hotel, one of our picks for the best restaurants at Universal Orlando for date night.
Feature image credit: City of Orlando
