Looking for something to do this weekend for Independence Day? We’ve got a list of some of the best-looking events in the Orlando area, just for you.
Red, White & Brew Weekend
7 p.m.
Howl at the Moon Orlando, 8815 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Happy Birthday, America! Come for the brews, stay for the party! We are celebrating America’s birthday in the only way we know how: with a non-stop live show and all the drinks. Come by Howl at the Moon to celebrate our nation’s birthday weekend with a bang! You can expect lots of dancing, drinks and so much more. Don’t forget to enter to win a Happy Hour party by entering your information following the link!
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Ska B Q – With Control This, 69 Fingers, Colorblind Dinosaurs, & more
8 p.m.
Will’s Pub, 1042 N Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Florida Ska Events presentsSka B QFeaturing Control This, 69 Fingers, Colorblind Dinosaurs, El Periodico, Sound System.
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Star Spangled Weekend Celebration July 4th Weekend
11 a.m.
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL 34747 United States
FREE
Star-Spangled Weekend Celebration- FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR! 10 Live Bands & DJs, Street Performers and MORE!
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Flagler Avenue Ice Cream Social
Noon-5 p.m.
Taco Challenge Check In Tent, 323 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 United States
Cool off with your favorite summer treat, at the Flagler Avenue Ice Cream Social, Sat. July 3rd from Noon – 5 pm!I scream You Scream, We all SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
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Free Fireworks at Old Town
1 p.m.
Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, FL 34746 United States + Google Map
FREE
Kick off the Red, White, and Blue weekend with free fireworks presented by Old Town and Fun Spot America Kissimmee. Bring the family for an entire day of fun including streetmosphere entertainment, our traditional Classic Car Show and Cruise, and live music on the Old Town Main Stage featuring The Greg Warren Band. Admission is free for all ages.
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A Good Day to Pie Hard | Annual Pie Eating Contest
3 p.m.
Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
Nothing screams “let’s celebrate America” like a good old-fashioned pie-eating contest! Come scarf down a pie as fast as you possibly can and see if you have what it takes to take home the championship belt!
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WJRR’S NATIVE NOISE IndieBANDence Day 2
7 p.m.
The Haven At Forsyth, 6700 Aloma Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32792 United States
Engine no.9 productions and 101.1 WJRR Presents NATIVE NOISE’S IndieBANDence Day 2 Hosted by Supa Dave Featuring live performances by HOLLOWBROOK DARE DEFY I OWE NOTHING NOSELF tickets on sale now!
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July 4th Pig Roast
Noon
The Ravenous Pig, 565 W. Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Sunday, July 4th we are sticking with tradition and hosting an old-fashioned Pig Roast! This year, hosted in our outdoor Beer Garden, you’ll get to enjoy LIVE MUSIC by Mt Eleanor, a local bluegrass trio known for playing around many local eateries and bars. The Pig Roast will have some classic heavy hitters and a few small plates worth ordering to share.
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4th of July Beginner Friendly Paddle and Brunch
9 a.m.
Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp, 344 Northeast Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
$10 – $100
Join us for an Independence Day Sunday Social Paddle on beautiful Lake Ivanhoe in downtown Orlando. It’s an urban paddle on a gorgeous spring-fed lake and you’ll never see a more beautiful or unique view of I-4 than when you paddle underneath it to the middle lake. After the paddle session, let’s change into your favorite sundress or cover-up and enjoy brunch at one of the amazing restaurants in The Ivanhoe Village. We won’t even have to move our cars!…
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Zephyrhills Summerfest – 4th of July Fireworks Show
Noon
Zephyr Park, 38116 5th Avenue
Zephyrhills, FL 33542 United States
FREE
The official 4th of July Celebration for Pasco County! Free for all! The 6th Annual Zephyrhills Summerfest 4th of July Celebration is coming!
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4th of July Cook Out
Noon
Qreate Coffee and Studio, 1212 Woodward Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
No need to for you to sweat over a hot grill on July 4! Just head to the 4th of July Cook Out at Qreate Coffee + Studio, 1212 Woodward Street! Speakeasy Burgers & Hanalei Shave Ice be there to do the cooking! They will start serving at noon until sold out!
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Fireworks at the Fountain 2021
5 p.m.
Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE
FREE family-friendly Independence Day celebration at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando! Food vendors, kids’ area, live music. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm.
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Independence Day Beer Garden
6 p.m.
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company, 227 N. Eola Drive
Orlando, FL United States + Google Map
FREE
Join us in our Beer Garden before the fireworks show kicks off! We’ll have live music, games, and you guessed it, beer!
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July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater
7 p.m.
Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway
Apopka, FL 32712 United States + Google Map
FREE
Join the City of Apopka for our free annual July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater (3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway) on Sunday, July 4, 2021 from 7 PM to 9 PM for music and fireworks. We will celebrate Independence Day with a free family-friendly concert with Midnight Mayhem.
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Bluegrass, Independence and Beer: Fourth Of July Weekend Kickoff Party
7 p.m.
RockPit Brewing, 10 West Illiana Street
Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Let’s kick off the Fourth of July weekend the right way with live bluegrass music, a healthy dose of independence, and, of course, RockPit beer. Fiddlerat will be in the house cranking out some of the finest bluegrass in all of Orlando for your musical entertainment. We’ll have a few small-batch beer releases along with our Orange Dreamsicle Cream Ale on tap to enjoy while tapping your feet along with the music.
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Baldwin Park Freedom Fest
7 p.m.
Baldwin Park Orlando, FL 32814 United States + Google Map
FREE
Join us for a 4th July celebration in Baldwin Park Village Center – with retail vendors on Broad Street and a wide variety of food vendors on the lakefront.
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Show Me How You Merica
5 p.m.
Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge, 200 S. Myrtle Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
FREE
Shuffleboard event and post 4th of July awesomeness Join me as Central 28 beer co shuffleboard it up at Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge. Come dressed up in your best and most outlandish merica outfit. show me your merica, paint your face in merica, wear your merica, and if your merica outfit is the biggest baddest and most merica, merica outfit, you’ll get a C28 Prize pack.
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One problem with this list, it’s very hard to figure what days each of these events are on. Some of them say the date in their graphic but others don’t. And these don’t seem to be in any particular order.