Fourth of July Events in Central Florida 2023

By: Peyten Palo

Get ready for plenty of family-friendly, Fourth of July fireworks fun in Polk County! Join us in celebrating America’s birthday in Central Florida!

LEGO fireworks over lake at during Holidays at LEGOLAND

3 Days of Fireworks Fun

Beginning July 2 and lasting through the night of July 4, you will find Independence Day celebrations going on throughout the county. However you choose to celebrate, we wish you a safe holiday!

Celebrations on July 2

Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Florida Resort – Winter Haven; July 2-4

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at LEGOLAND Florida Resort during Red, White and Boom. With special 3D glasses that turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks, this July 4th celebration is sure to dazzle and delight.

Celebrations on July 3

Rockin’ Freedom Fest

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park – Winter Haven; 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at Rockin’ Freedom Fest! Starting at 5:00 p.m., bring the whole family and enjoy music, children’s activities, and food trucks, AND a free water ski show performed by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski team. Then, stay for the awesome fireworks show, which will be sure to amaze the entire crowd.

Red, White & Kaboom

Lake Mirror – Lakeland; 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 4th of July downtown at Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom event. Enjoy live music from Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players entertaining the crowd before the breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.

Lights on the Lake

Lake Clinch – Frostproof; 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Join the City of Frostproof to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on the shores of beautiful Lake Clinch! Food, fun and musical entertainment will round out the event. The fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m.

Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Florida Resort – Winter Haven; July 2-4

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at LEGOLAND Florida Resort during Red, White and Boom. With special 3D glasses that turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks, this July 4th celebration is sure to dazzle and delight.

Celebrations on July 4

Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Florida Resort – Winter Haven; July 2-4

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at LEGOLAND Florida Resort during Red, White and Boom. With special 3D glasses that turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks, this July 4th celebration is sure to dazzle and delight.

Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland; July 4, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

The Flying Tigers annual Independence Day fireworks extravaganza returns for 2023. Game time against the St. Lucie Mets is at 5:00 PM. Following the game, the Sofa Kings will entertain with live music (time permitting), followed by a fireworks extravaganza.

Thunder on the Ridge

Lake Eva Park – Haines City; July 4

A variety of artists take the stage each year during Thunder on the Ridge, beginning at 3:00 p.m. followed by the largest fireworks display in Polk County. There will be plenty of arts, crafts and food vendors, a beer garden and other activities on site. Come join the fun!

Auburndale 4th of July Fireworks

Lake Ariana – Auburndale; July 4

Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling display of thunderous booms and flashing lights! Auburndale’s annual fireworks show is scheduled for 9:00-10:00 PM on Tuesday, July 4, at Lake Ariana.

Davenport 4th of July Celebration

Lewis Mathews Sports Complex – 400 E Palm Street, Davenport; 3:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Join the City of Davenport for live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. For more information, call 863-419-3300.

Bartow 4th of July Fireworks

Mosaic Park & Bartow Civic Center – Bartow; 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The celebration will begin with a patriotic concert from the Bartow Adult Concert Band, at the Bartow Civic Center from 2:30 p.m. The 4th of July Extravaganza is set from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mosaic Park. This event features live music, food vendors, games, and much more. And, at 9:30 p.m., it’s time for the big event: the fireworks display.

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