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Celebrate America’s Birthday in Central Florida with Fourth of July fireworks and family fun in Polk County!

Get ready for plenty of family-friendly, Fourth of July in Polk County!


Looking for fireworks, festivities and fabulous ways to celebrate the 4th of July? If so, we've got your guide to Independence Day celebrations throughout Polk County.


From food to fireworks, there's something for everyone this 4th of July in Central Florida,



Beginning July 2 and lasting through the night of July 4, you will find Independence Day celebrations going on throughout Polk County..


Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND Florida

Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND Florida

July 2 - 4

LEGOLAND Florida Resort – Winter Haven


Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at LEGOLAND Florida Resort during Red, White and Boom. With special 3D glasses that turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks, this July 4th celebration is sure to dazzle and delight.


Rockin’ Freedom Fest  July 3  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park – Winter Haven

Rockin’ Freedom Fest

July 3

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park – Winter Haven


Celebrate Independence Day at Rockin’ Freedom Fest!


Starting at 6:00 p.m., bring the whole family and enjoy music, children’s activities, and food trucks, AND a free water ski show performed by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski team. Then, stay for the awesome fireworks show, which will be sure to amaze the entire crowd.


Red, White & Kaboom  July 3  Lake Mirror – Lakeland

Red, White & Kaboom

July 3

Lake Mirror – Lakeland


Celebrate the 4th of July downtown at Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom event. Enjoy live music from Gary Love and the Moonlighters entertaining the crowd before the breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 p.m.


Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

July 4

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland

The Flying Tigers annual Independence Day fireworks extravaganza returns for 2024. Game time against the Tampa Tarpons is at 5:00 PM. Following the game, there will be a fireworks extravaganza.


Thunder on the Ridge  July 4  Lake Eva Park – Haines City

Thunder on the Ridge

July 4

Lake Eva Park – Haines City

A variety of artists take the stage each year during Thunder on the Ridge, beginning at 4:00 p.m. followed by the largest fireworks display in Polk County. There will be plenty of arts, crafts and food vendors, a beer garden and other activities on site. Come join the fun!


Auburndale 4th of July Fireworks

July 4

Lake Ariana – Auburndale

Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling display of thunderous booms and flashing lights! Auburndale’s annual fireworks show is scheduled for 9:00-10:00 pm on July 4, at Lake Ariana Park.


Bartow 4th of July Fireworks

July 4
Mosaic Park & Bartow Civic Center – Bartow

The celebration will begin with a patriotic concert from the Bartow Adult Concert Band, at the Bartow Civic Center from 2:30 p.m. The 4th of July Extravaganza is set from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Mosaic Park.


This event features live music, food vendors, games, and much more. And, at 9:30 p.m., it’s time for the big event: the fireworks display.


Davenport 4th of July Celebration

July 4

Lewis Mathews Sports Complex – 400 E Palm Street, Davenport

Join the City of Davenport for live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. For more information, call 863-419-3300.


Dundee 4th of July Fireworks

July 4

Dundee Community Center – Dundee

The Town of Dundee is hosting the Annual 4th of July Celebration on July 4 at the Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Blvd, Dundee. Food, games, bounce houses, live music, and fireworks at 9pm.



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