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4th of July

2022 Red Hot and Boom xl 106.7 4th of July Orlando Firework Show in Altamonte Springs on July 3rd

2022-06-18
By: Scott Baker
On: June 18, 2022
In: Events

Red Hot and Boom is Orlando’s Best Firework Show outside of the theme parks that is held in the city of Altamonte Springs each year on July 3rd, the day just before the 4th of July. The 2022 Red Hot & Boom event will happen on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022.Read More →

2022 Downtown Orlando 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain

2022-06-18
By: Scott Baker
On: June 18, 2022
In: Events

A 2009 lightning strike left the iconic Lake Eola Fountain debilitated, but it was returned to its former glory and better during the 2011 Fireworks at the Fountain celebration as the City of Orlando debuted the renovated fountain for the first time with a light show choreographed to music. Lake Eola FountainRead More →

2022 Free 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Orlando Outside of the Theme Parks Featuring Celebration, Kissimmee, and Haines City

2022-06-18
By: Scott Baker
On: June 18, 2022
In: Events

If you are staying in the Disney World or International Drive area of Orlando on the 4th of July but are looking for a free fireworks show to attend outside of the theme parks, your best options are going to start with the city of Celebration, Kissimmee, and Haines City.Read More →

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2022 Watermelon 4th of July 5k at Park Avenue in Winter Park on July 4th

2022-06-18
By: Erin Baker
On: June 18, 2022
In: Recreation

Track Shack, one of the largest race and retail running operations in Central Florida, is hosting the 2022 Watermelon 5k. The patriotic event is held each year early in the morning of July 4th at 7:30am on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Watermelon 5k on Park Avenue The 3.12 mileRead More →

Best Orlando 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events Guide 2019

2019-05-12
By: Scott Baker
On: May 12, 2019
In: Events

The Orlando area has at least 17 Independence Day 4th of July Fireworks Shows taking place in 2019 between the cities that make up Metro-Orlando and the fireworks shows happening at the theme parks. This is our guide to Orlando’s Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events in 2019.Read More →

2019 Winter Park 4th of July Celebration in Central Park featuring the Bach Festival Brass Band and Choir and Carriage Rides

2019-05-11
By: Scott Baker
On: May 11, 2019
In: Events

For spending the day together during the 4th of July in Orlando, there is no better place to be than in Winter Park. From horse-drawn wagon rides and classical string arrangements and choirs to free Tiffany Glass showings at the Morse Museum and a 5k race, Winter Park has aRead More →

2019 Sanford 4th of July Fireworks Celebrates America with Star Spangled Sanford

2019-05-10
By: Scott Baker
On: May 10, 2019
In: Events

Outside of the theme parks, the two biggest firework shows in Orlando are in Downtown Orlando and the historic city of Sanford, Florida. On July 4, 2018, the city of Sanford will light the sky up with fireworks from just outside the marina along the Sanford Riverwalk along Lake MonroeRead More →

2019 4th of July at Walt Disney World Featuring Epcot and the Magic Kingdom

2019-05-09
By: Scott Baker
On: May 9, 2019
In: Attractions

Orlando is a Top 10 destination for the 4th of July in the United States and a majority of the visitors vacationing in the area will be at Disney World to celebrate the 4th of July. The Magic Kingdom will be holding its special fireworks show to celebrate the 4th of JulyRead More →

Independence Day Fireworks and Events in Orlando on July 3rd, 2019

2019-05-08
By: Scott Baker
On: May 8, 2019
In: Events

Who says that you have to celebrate America’s Independence Day on July 4th in Orlando when there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day the day before on July 3rd? Maybe one day of celebration is not enough and you want to take part in Independence Day activities overRead More →

Revisiting the Super Bowl Budweiser Hometown Hero’s Parade in Winter Park

2015-01-31
By: Scott Baker
On: January 31, 2015
In: Life

On January 8th, 2014, the city of Winter Park, along with Budweiser, held a special surprise ticker tape parade to welcome home Winter Park resident Lt. Chuck Nadd for a hero’s welcome from his most recent tour of duty in the United States Army. The parade was filmed in Winter ParkRead More →

Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs

2014-07-08
By: Scott Baker
On: July 8, 2014
In: Recreation

Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If you want to make the 45-60 minute drive to theRead More →

What to do in Orlando on the 4th of July when it is raining and you want to see fireworks?

2012-07-04
By: Scott Baker
On: July 4, 2012
In: Answers

Depending on how bad the storm is, we recommend going to the Weather Channel’s interactive map here and click on the icon that says “Next 6 hours” leading up to the time that the fireworks shows will be beginning. Find the areas in Metro-Orlando that are expected to not getRead More →

Orlando Local Guide launches new website dedicated to celebrating the Fourth of July in Orlando

2012-06-18
By: Scott Baker
On: June 18, 2012
In: News

Orlando Local Guide is announcing the launch of a new website today that is dedicated to celebrating the 4th of July in Orlando, Florida that can be accessed at 4thofJulyOrlando.com. 4thofJulyOrlando.com The 4thofJulyOrlando.com website was created to be a one-stop-shop for finding and getting a glimpse of all of theRead More →

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