4th of July Planner 2009
Updated: June 04, 2009
Celebrate the red, white and blue around Central Florida during the Fourth of July. A kaleidoscope of colorful fireworks will be bursting through the air and lighting up the sky as folks commemorate our nation's 233rd birthday. Find out which events will be a blast during this years patriotic parties.
On this page:Star-Spangled Celebrations, Firework Fetes.
Star-Spangled Celebrations
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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Write a review3755 NW U.S. Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL 32771 (map)
Celebrate the Fourth of July on the wild side during Red, White and ZOO at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens July 4 and 5 from 9am to 3pm. The event will include live music, games, food, children's crafts, face-painting, magic, a water slide, zoo animal encounters and a watermelon-eating contest. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13 and up, $6.95 for ages 3 to 12 and free for ages 2 and under.
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Central Park
Read Reviews401 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)
Wave your flag with pride during the City of Winter Park's free Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Central Park from 9am to 1pm. The jubilee will include the Rockin' Roadster show, live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, clowns, face-painting, games, prizes, a children's bicycle parade, hot dogs, watermelons and beverages.
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Daytona International Speedway
Write a review1801 W International Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (map)
NASCAR fans can watch their favorite race-car drivers zoom around the track at the Daytona International Speedway during the 51st Annual Coke Zero 400. The event will be celebrating Richard Petty "The King's" 25th anniversary of his historic 200th NASCAR win. Petty will be driving a replica number 43 STP Pontiac pace-car prior to the race. The event will also include a fireworks display. Individual ticket prices are $40-$140.
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Morse Museum Of American Art
Read Reviews445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)
See one of the largest collections of Louis Comfort Tiffany glass in the world during a free Independence Day open house from 9:30am to 4pm on the Fourth of July at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Downtown Winter Park.
Firework Fetes
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Cranes Roost Park
Write a reviewShore Crest Dr and N North Lake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 34691 (map)
The City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 FM presents Red, Hot & Boom at Cranes Roost Park on July 3 from 4pm to 11pm. The free early Independence Day celebration features live entertainment, a 25-minute fireworks display synchronized with patriotic tunes and today's hits, children's activities, food and beverages and vendors.
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Lake Eola Park
Read Reviews101 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)
Experience the City of Orlando's free Fireworks at the Fountain this Fourth of July from 4pm to 10pm at Lake Eola Park. The event will include K92 FM's Colgate Country Showdown, childrens activities and games, all-American cuisine and fireworks at 9:15pm.
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Universal Studios Florida
Read Reviews1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
The Universal Orlando Resort's guests can celebrate the nation's anniversary by watching The O'Jays perform at 9pm followed by "Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular", a high-tech lagoon show that features scenes from more than 100 Universal Pictures films and fireworks at Universal Studios at 10pm. The event is included with park admission. Ages 10 and up are $75, ages 3 to 9 are $63 and 2 and under are free.
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Walt Disney World Resort
Read Reviews3111 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
Mickey Mouse and his friends have a plethora of patriotic activities planned for Independence Day this year. The Magic Kingdom will be showcasing "Disney's Celebrate America!--A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" at 9pm. Epcot will be featuring a holiday-inspired "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth" fireworks display at 10pm. Ages 10 and up are $75, ages 3 to 9 are $63 and 2 and under are free.
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