This year the 4th of July looks a little different in Orlando, but there are still a lot of great events going on around town that you can get out to enjoy or watch from your couch!
On the Go in Orlando: 4th of July Fun
Around Town
A Star-Spangled Weekend Celebration at the Promenade at Sunset Walk Orlando
July 3-5, 2020 | All Day
The Promenade will host DJs and Live Bands Friday night and all day Saturday, plus a FIREWORKS spectacular Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night’s event will be a socially distanced event, so tickets are limited. Get your $12 tickets today before they run out! Admission includes free parking. We’ll end the weekend with a Star-Spangled Car and Truck Show on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trophies will be awarded.
Avalon Park Fourth Of July
July 4, 2020 | 9 PM
This year’s 4th of July Celebration in Downtown Avalon Park will consist of FIREWORKS ONLY at 9 p.m. Viewers are asked to abide by the CDC and Government recommendations as it relates to social distancing and protective wear. We look forward to celebrating future events together soon!
July 4, 2020 | 6 PM – 10 PM | Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St.
The free, family event is packed with fun for everyone. Local celebrity Kayslin Victoria, a Top 24 singer on Season 16’s “The Voice,” will lead off with the National Anthem at the Highlander Pavilion. A fireworks show will top off the evening at 9:15 p.m. over Lake Minneola.
July 4, 2020 | 12-4 PM
Enjoy Skating for $6 (plus skate rental) and free all-you-can-eat hot dogs from 12 – 1 PM.
A Fireworks Show you don’t want to miss! Beginning at 9:30pm on July 3rd over Lake Eustis Eustis will host a fantastic fireworks display by Four Seasons.
Suggested viewing locations:
- Ferran Park: 250 Ferran Park Dr, Eustis
- Community Center: 601 Northshore Dr, Eustis
- Sunset Island Park:301 W. Ward Ave, Eustis
Although we won’t have vendors this year, be sure to visit a Eustis business for dinner & dessert and come on out to celebrate our Independence Day!
July 4, 2020 | 10 PM
The 74-year tradition of Fireworks on the 4th of July will continue in 2020 in a different way due to the Corona Virus pandemic, with a “Salute to Salute July 4th, 2020”.
There will be a brief pyrotechnic display launched from a to be disclosed location at 10:00 PM Saturday July 4th. Many Area residents and visitors will be able to see – and hear – the Salute to Salute July 4th from their homes and backyards. St. Cloud area community members will be encouraged to look and listen from their doorsteps or backyard for the Salute to Salute July 4th at 10:00 pm Saturday July 4th.
The short pyrotechnic display will be launched from a to be announced location. Area residents will learn which direction to look shortly before 10:00 pm Saturday July 4th via area media outlets and St. Cloud Fireworks Social Media.
Virtual Events:
Winter Park Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4-5, 2020 | 9 AM to 11 PM
Due to current COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the City of Winter Park invites the community to enjoy a virtual presentation of its annual 4th of July Celebration. A link to the pre-recorded, virtual celebration will be posted Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m., on the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org as well as the city’s Facebook page.
The virtual celebration will begin with a special welcome from Mayor Steve Leary followed by musical performances and historical tributes including:
– Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble led by Dr. John Sinclair
– Americana/rock/country artist and Orlando native Sean Holcomb
– Historical presentation by The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
– Photomontage of the city’s previous 4th of July celebrations
– Surprise message from city staff
City of Heroes: City of Orlando Fireworks
July 4, 2020 | 8 to 9:30 PM | Fireworks at 9 PM
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 43rd annual Fireworks at the Fountain will be held virtually this year. News 6 will present a pre-recorded compilation of the brightest and biggest fireworks from the past several years at Lake Eola.
Before the fireworks show, News 6 will honor our heroes in the community. The fireworks portion begins at 9.
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Theme Parks:
LEGOLAND RED, BRICK AND BOOM
July 4, 2020 | 9 PM
On July 2-4 at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, celebrate America’s Independence as the skies above Lake Eloise fill with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year! You can also help create a giant U.S. flag out of thousands of LEGO® bricks. These festivities are included with park admission.
SEAWORLD
July 4, 2020 | 9:45 PM
At SeaWorld Orlando, the night sky will light up with fireworks, pyrotechnics and lasers during this special, socially distanced event, taking place on July 3, July 4 and July 5. Fireworks are included with park admission and can best be viewed from Bayside Stadium. Park reservation is required.
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