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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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July 2 – 5, 2026

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The Big Four

Orlando’s biggest fireworks shows. Pick your night.

Red Hot and Boom — Altamonte Springs

Red Hot and Boom

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

Downtown Orlando Fireworks at the Fountain

Downtown Orlando

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

Magic Kingdom 4th of July fireworks

Magic Kingdom

July 3, 4 & 5 · Disney World · Celebrate America! fireworks, 9:15pm.

Epcot 4th of July fireworks

Epcot

July 3, 4 & 5 · Disney World · Heartbeat of Freedom after Luminous, ~9:30pm.

By Date

Choose your night — or make it a four-night holiday.

Thursday, July 2

Kick off the holiday early.

Friday, July 3

Beat the July 4 crowds.

Saturday, July 4

The big night. 11 shows across Central Florida.

Sunday, July 5

America’s 250th — Disney extends the celebration.

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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Patriotic Playlist 65+ patriotic songs to soundtrack your 4th.

Up Next

Upcoming Independence Day events, straight from the calendar.

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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.