The Brief
- Lakeland and Winter Haven are both hosting Fourth of July celebrations Friday night with fireworks, live music and family-friendly activities.
- Lakeland’s Red, White, and Kaboom! celebration begins at 6 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.
- Winter Haven’s festivities kick off at 5 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and end with a fireworks show at sunset.
LAKELAND, Fla. – If you’re looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.
Polk County Fourth of July events
The backstory:
Lakeland and Winter Haven are both hosting Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks, live entertainment, food and activities for the whole family.
Lakeland’s annual Red, White, and Kaboom! celebration typically draws between 30,000 and 50,000 people to downtown’s Lake Mirror.…