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2026 4th of July in Orlando

Your insider’s guide to fireworks shows, parades, and Independence Day events across Central Florida.

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Friday, July 3 · Saturday, July 4, 2026

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The Big Four

Orlando’s biggest fireworks shows. Pick your night.

Red Hot and Boom

July 3 · Altamonte Springs · Concert + Fireworks at Crane’s Roost.

Downtown Orlando

July 4 · Lake Eola · Fireworks at the Fountain, music starts 5pm.

Magic Kingdom

July 3 & 4 · Disney World · Special Independence Day show, 9:15pm.

Epcot

July 4 · Disney World · Patriotic finale tag on Illuminations, 9pm.

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Make it a two-night holiday.

Friday, July 3

Beat the July 4 crowds.

Saturday, July 4

The big night. 11 shows across Central Florida.

Plan Your Day

Fireworks are the finale, not the whole show.

Daytime Activities 5Ks, parades, picnics, and family fun before the fireworks.

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Schedules confirmed against official city and venue sources. Times and locations are weather-dependent — check official sites the day of for rain plans.