The Brief
- America’s 250 major Independence Day celebrations are taking place all across Central Florida’s counties and major theme parks.
- Most events feature free admission, live music, community parades, and family activities that culminate in spectacular lakeside fireworks displays between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
ORLANDO, Fla. – America is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026 – and there are plenty of fireworks to see in Orlando and throughout Central Florida.
Here is your county-by-county guide to Independence Day fireworks in and around Orlando. Did we miss one? Send us an email and let us know (make sure to include the details).
Fourth of July Fireworks: Where to watch
Orange County
Fireworks at the Fountain
- Where: Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington Street, Orlando
- When: July 4, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; fireworks set for 9:10 p.m.
- Admission: Free; parking, food, drinks are additional costs
Apopka July Fourth Celebration
- Where: Apopka Amphitheater
- When: July 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Winter Garden Party in the Park & Fireworks
- Newton Park on Lake Apopka
- When: July 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m
- Admission: Free
Fourth of July Fireworks at Florida theme parks
Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
- Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
- When: July 3-5, 2026; Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Theme park ticket, reservation required
What to know: Running for three nights, Walt Disney World’s Independence Day celebration will temporarily replace ‘Happily Ever After’ with patriotic fireworks and decorations spread throughout the park.
The Heartbeat of Freedom at Disney World’s EPCOT
- Where: EPCOT at Walt Disney World
- When: July 3-5, 2026; fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Theme park ticket, reservation required
What to know: Following EPCOT’s regular show, ‘Heartbeat of Freedom’ will host extra fireworks launched from multiple locations around the World Showcase. Themed character appearances, patriotic treats, DJ dance parties, and festive decorations can also be expected.
Fourth of July Fireworks at SeaWorld Orlando
- Where: SeaWorld Orlando
- When: July 3-6; fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: Theme park ticket required
Red. White & BOOM! at Legoland Florida
- Where: Legoland Florida
- When: July 4,10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Admission: Included with regular theme park ticket
Brevard County
MelBoom
- Where: Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street, 32901
- When: Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free food and drink available for purchase
Symphony Under The Stars
- Where: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 8 p.m., Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Red, White, & Zoo
- Where: 8225 N Wickham Rd., Melbourne
- When: Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, event starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Admission: $20 for non-members; $15 for members
Flagler County
Fireworks Over the Runways
- Where: Flagler Executive Airport, 201 Airport Rd., Palm Coast
- When: Saturday, July 4, Event starting at 5 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Lake County
Red, White and Boom
- Where: Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street., Clermont
- When: Saturday, July 4, Event Time: 5 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
4th of July Star-Spangled Spectacular
- Where: Ski Beach Park, 201 E Dixie Ave., Leesburg
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: food and drink available for purchase
Marion County
America 250 Patriotic Parade & Fireworks
- Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 E Fort King St., Ocala
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Note: Additional celebrations in Marion County will be hosted at Wrigley Fields in Cintra, Dunnellon High School, and the Belleview Sportsplex.
Osceola County
Monumental 4th of July
- Where: Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Dr., Kissimmee
- When: Saturday, 4th of July, event starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
4th on the Lake
- Where: St. Cloud Lakefront Park, 1104 Lake Shore Blvd., St. Cloud
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
Polk County
Thunder on the Ridge
- Where: Haines City Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
Seminole County
Star Spangled Sanford
- Where: Ft. Mellon Park, 110 W Seminole Blvd., Sanford
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
FILE – Florida, Miami Beach, Fourth 4th of July fireworks display. (Photo by: Rosie Betancourt/Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Sumter County
All-American Celebration
- Where: Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 3 p.m., fireworks at (not specified on website) 9 p.m.
- Admissions: Free; food and drink available for purchase
Volusia County
DeBary Freedom Fest
- Where: Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Dr., DeBary
- When: Saturday, July 4, event starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Admission: Free; food and drink available for purchase
New Smyrna Beach Fourth of July
- Where: Riverside Park
- When: July 4; 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: Free
Ormond Beach’s America 250 Independence Day Celebration
- Where: Rockefller Gardens
- When: July 4; 8 pm. – 9:30 p.m.
- Admission: Free
What to know: Head to the Granada Bridge for Ormond Beach’s 2026 Independence Day celebration and fireworks.
July 4 fireworks at the Daytona Beach Bandshell
- Where: Daytona Beach Bandshell
- When: July 4; 7:15 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
- Admission: Free; $15 reserved seat available
What to expect: The Alter Eagles, an Eagles tribute band, will perform on July 4 at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. After the performance, Kona Big Wave’s “Light Up Daytona” fireworks display will happen. More info.…