As summer heats up in the Central Florida region, the Orlando area has so many ways to celebrate the 4th, along with other great events happening the week of June 29 - July 5. Check out the guide to plan your week:
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Jun 28, 29, 30 | Anime Festival Orlando, Rosen Plaza | Celebrate anime with an event dedicated to Japanese art. Cosplay content, game shows, panels, and even karaoke will keep the most dedicated fans entertained all day.
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Jun 29 | Great American Block Party, Lake Nona Town Center | Bring friends and family together for delicious food, games, live music, and a wing-eating competition!
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July 3 | Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront, Mount Dora | Head to Elizabeth Evans Park for an evening of fun activities, food trucks, beverages, and a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Dora. Bonus: on the 4th, head downtown for the Independence Day parade.
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July 3 | Red Hot & Boom, Altamonte Springs | Come together for an evening of food, fun, live music, and a dazzling firework show at Cranes Roost Park.
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July 4 | Parade & Party in the Park & Fireworks, Winter Garden | Live entertainment, food vendors, and activities, including kids crafts, will be held at Newton Park along with a vibrant fireworks over Lake Apopka.
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July 4 | Independence Day Spectacular, Celebration | There is no better place to "Celebrate" Independence Day than in downtown Celebration at the Town Center with music and an explosive firework show to cap off the evening.
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July 4 | Red, White and Boom!, Clermont Waterfront Park | Head to the waterside at Waterfront Park for an evening of activities and fireworks over Lake Minneola.
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July 4 | Fireworks at the Fountain, Lake Eola Park | Celebrating the 47th annual Fireworks show in downtown Orlando, alongside live patriotic music by the Orlando Concert Band, food, and fun!
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July 4 | Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration, Downtown Avalon Park | Celebrate the 4th with an Apple Pie Bake-Off, kids activities, bike parade, food trucks, music, and so much more! Fireworks will end the evening's festivities.
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July 5 - 7 | Casey Abrams, Dr. Phillips Center | Listen to American Idol favorite in Season 10, Casey Abrams, as he plays jazzy tunes on his bass.
There are so many ways to celebrate the 4th in the Orlando area - what is your favorite? Whether you enjoy a brilliant fireworks display or a parade, there's so many ways to commemorate. Be sure to share this post with a friend who may like more information about what's happening in Orlando this week.