Fire up the grills and light the sparklers. The day to celebrate the home of the free and scarf down some hot dogs is around the corner. To celebrate 4th of July 2016, we’ve compiled the top Central Florida destinations where your family and friends can gather to watch the most dazzling firework shows of the year.

4th of July Event Info

ORLANDO

Fireworks at the Fountain | July 4th| 4 to 10 p.m. | Free.

Fireworks display and laser show at 9:00 p.m. over Lake Eola. Live music, kids’ activities and play area, food and beverages for purchase.

Lake Eola Park, Orlando

SANFORD

Star Spangled Sanford | July 4th| 4 to 10 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. over Lake Monroe. Music, entertainment, food and fireworks.

Fort Mellon Park, Sanford

ALTAMONTE/CASSELBERRY

Red Hot & Boom | Sunday, July 3rd | 4 to 11 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. A popular fireworks display sponsored by XL 106.7 FM with live performances including Daya, Ruth B, Ben Rector and R. City.

Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs

CELEBRATION

An All-American 4th of July | July 4th| 9 a.m. parade | 4 to 11 p.m. | Free

Mac McAnally LIVE in concert at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Celebration Town Center, Celebration

AVALON PARK

4th of July Celebration | July 4th| 5 to 9 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9 p.m. Apple pie bake-off, hot dog eating contest, baseball and softball tournaments and live performances.

Avalon Park West Amenity Center

COCOA

Symphony Under the Stars | July 4th| 8 to 9:45 p.m. | Free

Brevard Symphony Orchestra at 8:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Riverfront Park

COCOA

Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky | July 2nd – 4th | 8 to 10 p.m. | Free

Spectacular 3-day fireworks display.

Cove at Port Canaveral, Riverfront Park Cocoa Village

KISSIMMEE

Monumental 4th of July Celebration | July 4th| 5 to 9:30 p.m. | Free

Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m. Live music, beer garden, food trucks and Kids’ Power Zone for interactive fun.

OVIEDO

Independence Day Celebration | July 4th| 5 to 9 p.m. | Free

Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Live entertainment by Rockit Fly and Alex Hayes Band.

Oviedo Mall

ST. CLOUD

Fourth of July Lakefront Celebration | July 4th| 3 to 10 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Live music, carnival rides, petting zoo, classic car show, arts and crafts show, food and fireworks.

St. Cloud Lakefront Park

TITUSVILLE

Red White and Boom | July 4th| 7 to 10 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Live music, food and activities.

Sandpoint Park

VIERA

22nd Annual Great American Celebration | July 4th| Gates open 5:30 p.m. Game starts 6:30 p.m. | $15 per ticket

Includes Private BERM party at the Space Coast Stadium, All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Dinner, commemorative 22nd annual event t-shirt and fireworks. Fireworks start between 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.

The Berm at Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Parkway

WINTER GARDEN

Party in the Park | July 4th| 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Free

Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Live music by Speed Limit 70, family activities and food.

Newton Park

WINTER SPRINGS

Celebration of Freedom | July 4th| 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Live entertainment, kids games, giveaways and face painting.

Central Winds Park

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