22 patriotic ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Orlando

There's a ton of freedom-filled options happening this week. So, here's the best ways to ring in the 4th of July in Orlando...and a few that will require a drive.
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Celebrate America — A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky
July 3rd and 4th
Cost of Admission
3111 World Dr, Orlando
(407) 939-5277
A special Fireworks show in honor of the 4th of July at the Magic Kingdom.
Photo via www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Red, White, and Brew Bash — Howl at the Moon
Friday, July 3rd
$10
Live shows all day, and drinks.
Howl at the Moon Saloon
8815 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 354-5999
Head to Howl at the Moon if you want great music, great food, and the chance to win prizes.
Photo via howlatthemoon.com
Sea World’s Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4th
Cost of Admission
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
(888) 800-5447
Spend the day at Sea World, and stay will dusk to view the Shamu Celebration with all new lights, music, and whale behaviors, all wrapped up with a special Fourth of July Firework show.
Photo via seaworldparks.com
Fireworks at the Fountain
Saturday, July 4th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Free
Lake Eola Park
195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-4484
Head down at four to enjoy all day festivities including live music and games and end it with a firework presentation over Lake Eola at nine.
Photo via cityoforlando.com
Party in the Park — Winter Garden
Saturday, July 4th, 5 p.m.
Free
Newton Park, 29 West Garden Avenue, Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656 4155
Starting at 5pm on July 4th, featuring live music from Speed Limit 70, food and activities. Park at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary to watch the fireworks display at 9:15.
Photo via city data
Fourth of Jul-EYE
July 3rd to July 5th
Free Parking
I-Drive 360,
8445 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
(866) 228-6438
Check out the Eye after dark, lit up in red, white, and blue. The perfect place to check out the fireworks across Orlando.
Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash
Friday, July 3rd, at 5:30 p.m.
Free
Downtown Baldwin Park
4915 New Broad St.
(407) 443-6110
Check out Baldwin Park come alive with over 100 vendors and entertainment in celebration of the 4th of July.
Red, White, and Brew — Wall Street
Friday, July 3rd, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday, July 4th, from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Free, 21+
Wall Street Plaza
26 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801 (
407) 849-0471
Celebrate Independence Day at Wall Street Plaza with a block party featuring live music and drink specials, followed by day drinking July 4th!
Photo via wallstplaza.net
Freedom on the Waterfront
Friday, July 3rd, at 5 p.m.
Free
Elizabeth Evans Park
510 N Baker St, Mt. Dora
(352) 735-7183
Head down to Mt. Dora early for live music and kids’ entertainment and stick around for the fireworks show at dusk.
Photo via mountdorafireworks.com
Red, White and Oskar Blues
Saturday, July 4th
$100
World of Beer - Downtown Orlando
431 E Central Blvd Ste D, Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 270-5541
Admission guarantees you a table and two buckets of Oskar Blues to watch the Fireworks over Lake Eola.
Photo via Facebook
Morse Independence Day Open House
Saturday, July 4th, at 9 a.m.
Free
445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 645-5311
Start your 4th of July off right with a horse-drawn wagon parade, featuring the Bach Festival Society Choir and Brass Ensemble, followed by an open house of the Morse Museum of American Art.
Summer Nights at Busch Gardens
From June 27 to August 16
Cost of Admission
10165 N Mckinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
(888) 800-5447
From June 27 to August 16, every Friday and Saturday, Busch Gardens is open till midnight. Enjoy every coaster in the park for the full day, and enjoy the fireworks show right after the nightly, award winning, Kinetix show on the Gwazi Field.
Photo via Busch Gardens
A Sci-Fi Fourth of July
Saturday, July 4th
Free
Celebration Town Center,
610 Sycamore St., Celebration, FL 34747
(407) 566-4007
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Sci-Fi twist, including a costume contest and themed fireworks display.
Photo via celebrationtowncenter,com
July 4th Celebration — Sanford
Saturday, July 4th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Free
Fort Mellon Park, 
600 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-5103
Enjoy food, entertainment, and drinks along the Riverwalk in Sanford, and stay late to enjoy the fireworks display over Lake Monroe
Photo via instagram
July 4th Celebration — Sanford
Saturday, July 4th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Free
Fort Mellon Park,
600 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-5103
Enjoy food, entertainment, and drinks along the Riverwalk in Sanford, and stay late to enjoy the fireworks display over Lake Monroe
Photo via instagram
Independence Day Celebration — Oveido
Saturday July 4th.
Free to get in, $5 for Carnival Games before event, $7 Day of.
Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 977-2400
Featuring live music, games, and food trucks, this event kicks off at 5 and wraps up at 10.
Photo via Oviedo Mall Instagram
Voices of Liberty — Epcot
Saturday, July 4th
Cost of admission
200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 824-4321
Listen to music performed in honor of the 4th and, afterwards, check out their firework show, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, with a special 5 minute finale titled, The Heartbeat of Freedom.
Photo via Experience Kissimmee Facebook
2015 Red Hot and Boom XL 106.7 4th of July Orlando Firework Show
Friday, July 3rd
Free
274 E Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 571-8180
Hosted by XL 106.7, join them for a music festival followed by a fireworks display in Altamonte Springs. See Andy Grammer, Shaggy, Ryn Weaver, Rachel Platten, Priory, and Vance Joy perform in the amphitheater. Photo via Instagram
Fourth of July — Avalon Park
July 4th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Avalon Park, 13001 Founder's Square Drive, Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 277-0713
Celebrate The Fourth of July with an Apple Pie Bake Off, Hot Dog Eating Contest, music, and more.
Photo via www.downtownavalonpark.com
Fourth of July at Magic Kingdom
Saturday, July 4th
Cost of Admission
(407) 939-5277
Great for kids and adults, spend the day at Magic Kingdom and take part in the 4th of July festivities after the sun goes down.
An All American Fourth of July at Old Town
Saturday, July 4th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Free
5770 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. (Hwy.192), Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 396-4888
Check out Old Town for live music, entertainers, a classic car show, and music from the 50’s to the 80’s. A great time for all ages.
Photo via experience Kissimmee Facebook
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