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Area 4th of July Celebrations

By Amanda Swank, publisher of MacKID Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry, FL June 19, 2024

Looking for 4th of July celebrations in the area? Look no further! Here is a list of area celebrations in Lakeland and surrounding areas.


The Red, White & Kaboom 4th of July Celebration will take place with live music at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade on July 3rd from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a fireworks at 9 p.m. 


The Flying Tigers annual Independence Day fireworks extravaganza returns for 2024. Game time 5:00 PM. Following the game, enjoy live music (time permitting), followed by a fireworks extravaganza.


The City of Auburndale Fireworks are scheduled in Auburndale on July 4 at 9pm over Lake Ariana. 


Bartow’s annual 4th of July Celebration will be held at Mosaic Park. Guests will enjoy a full lineup of live music, food vendors, games, fireworks and much more. The Bartow Adult Concert Band will also perform a Patriotic Concert at 2:30pm at the Bartow Civic Center.


The City of Davenport is hosting a 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display. Live Bands, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, family activities, and a huge fireworks display at 9:15pm. Lewis Mathews Sports Complex.


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.


Thunder on the Ridge in Haines City will include festivities, food, live music, games and shopping at craft and community booths. Event features entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, a beer garden, food concessions and children’s activities. The evening will wrap up with a HUGE Fireworks display.


Lake Hamilton 4th of July Celebration. Join the Town of Lake Hamilton for music, food trucks, family fun and fireworks to celebrate 4th of July! 4-9:30 p.m.


Rockin' the Ridge. Celebrate the Fourth of July at Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales, FL. The event will feature family-fun activities, local food vendors and a fireworks show. The free event starts at 3 P.M. Fireworks start at 9 P.M. 


4th of July Fireworks in Winter Haven are on WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 at Rockin Freedom Fest at MLK park. This family-friendly celebration includes food, entertainment and a rocking firework show.


Legoland Red White and Boom. Celebrate July 4th and summer fun with the only fireworks display that magically transforms into bursts of LEGO® bricks before your eyes! Experience this unique, annual spectacle all included in regular theme park admission. 


Join Plant City for Fireworks and a 4th of July Celebration – a community, family-friendly, alcohol-free event! Free admission- $5 per car for parking (cash only). Concession stand open, Food vendors on site, Stage entertainment throughout the afternoon, Fun activities on the stadium field, Spectacular fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks to close the evening. (This is not in Polk County but is not far from Lakeland).


Know of another 4th of July celebration not listed here? Let us know so we can add it to our list!


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