Independence Day Events in Orlando

Independence Day Events in Orlando

See how Orlando is celebrating America’s birthday in 2022, and check back for more events as they get announced. Unless otherwise noted, all Independence Day 2022 events are exclusively available on July 4, 2022.

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Independence Day Fireworks at Walt Disney World   ® Resort

Prepare for patriotism at its finest when Walt Disney World Resort commemorates July Fourth in the skies above EPCOT   ® and Magic Kingdom   ® Park.

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4th of July Weekend Celebration at SeaWorld   ® Orlando

As part of its Electric Ocean summer event, which is included with park admission, SeaWorld Orlando will host Fourth of July fireworks for four consecutive nights (weather permitting), from July 1 – July 4, 2022.

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Awe-Summer at LEGOLAND   ® Florida Resort: Red, White & BOOM

From July 2 – 4, 2022, celebrate America’s Independence at LEGOLAND Florida Resort as the skies above Lake Eloise fill with one of the park’s biggest fireworks shows of the year during Red, White & BOOM, which is included with park admission.

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Fireworks at the Fountain

At Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, Fireworks at the Fountain features live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors, culminating with a patriotic fireworks finale.

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Great American Block Party

On July 3, 2022, head to Boxi Park and adjacent Lake Nona Town Center for the Great American Block Party, the Lake Nona community’s Fourth of July weekend celebration. Expect live entertainment, carnival games and more. Lake Nona is minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

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Star-Spangled 4-Day Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk

From July 1 – 4, 2022, join the Star-Spangled 4-Day Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk, including DJ entertainment, street performers, a car and truck show, street market, and more. Promenade at Sunset Walk is adjacent to Margaritaville Resort Orlando, minutes from Walt Disney World.

Celebration Independence Day Parade

Close to Walt Disney World, Celebration’s annual Independence Day Parade will start at Town Hall and conclude at Lakeside Park. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m.

Red Hot & Boom

Returning on July 3, 2022, after a two-year hiatus, Red Hot & Boom will bring live music, food and one of the best fireworks shows around to Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs, about 30 minutes north of our main tourism districts.

Unique Ways to Celebrate Independence Day in Orlando

Want to celebrate Independence Day like a real patriot? Look no further than Orlando. Not only do we host a wide range of Fourth of July events, but our theme parks and attractions provide plenty of ways to commemorate the holiday in style — including Captain America sightings, quality time with U.S. presidents and much more!

See Captain America at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Catch the Sentinel of Liberty himself at Universal Orlando Resort this Independence Day. When he isn’t battling the forces of Hydra, Captain America is part of the lineup of comic book legends who walk the streets of Marvel Super Hero Island® at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

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The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom® Park

Who better to celebrate America’s independence with than past and present U.S. presidents? At Walt Disney World Resort, The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park provides a unique opportunity to see, and in some cases hear, animatronic versions of the nation’s leaders. In addition to the centerpiece, 25-minute experience, the attraction also offers a self-guided tour of various replicas and artifacts from U.S. history.

Ride the Freedom Flyer at Fun Spot America Orlando

Soar like an eagle — an American bald eagle, of course — on Fun Spot America’s Freedom Flyer. The suspended, inverted steel roller coaster is part of the lineup of family-friendly attractions at Fun Spot’s Orlando location on International Drive, which also features the patriotically painted HeadRush 360. Although Fun Spot’s Kissimmee location near Walt Disney World doesn’t have a Freedom Flyer, you can still fly like America’s mascot there courtesy of its Screaming Eagles attraction.

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Salute America’s Astronauts at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Space exploration has been a major part of the American experience for more than half a century, and you can explore its past, present and future at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about an hour from downtown Orlando on Florida’s East Coast. Even if you’ve visited recently, you probably haven’t experienced its newest addition. Debuting on June 15, 2022, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex features a showcase of NASA and commercial spacecraft hardware with immersive displays, including a simulated journey through space, unique launch viewing opportunities and more.