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Happy birthday, America —let’s celebrate.
Nothing brings more joy than eating good food, tossing around the pigskin and spending a good ol’ American holiday with friends and family.
The 4th of July is a reminder that we are free and should be grateful for all the fun we get to have. Here are some fun-filled suggestions for any last-minute decisions. Whatever the case, get out there and be proud to be an American.
Fireworks at Universal Studios
Included in the price of a one-day park ticket will be a spectacular light show experience composed of lasers and pyrotechnics.
The 4th of July celebration at Universal Studios will kick off with live music from The O’Jays, who will be performing at 9 p.m.
The fireworks will not disappoint, with the extravaganza starting promptly at 10:30 p.m. overlooking the lagoon. Come enjoy a magical summer night out filled with bright lights and live music.
Red Hot and Boom — hosted by XL 106.7
The festivities start off early this year with XL 106.7 as they host an event featuring popular bands such as We the Kings, Kevin Rudolf and Matt Nathanson.
Also scheduled to appear the are Carolina Liar, Hey Monday, Jessie James, Parachute, The Cab and Evan Taubenfeld.
The 4th of July pre-party is a free event that will start at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 3rd, at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs near the Altamonte Mall.
The event goes until 11 p.m., but visitors can look forward to a fireworks show scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Lake Eola
Partake in the beautiful outdoors with a patriotic celebration at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
“Fireworks at the Fountain” will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with an array of vendors, food, refreshments and amusement for all ages to enjoy.
Six of Orlando’s top radio stations will be on site bringing live music and entertainment: Star 94.5, AM 580 WDBO, 98.9 WMMO, Power 95.3, 96.5 WHTQ and K92FM.
The explosive firework display will begin at 9:15 p.m. right on the lake, and promises to be breathtaking.
The event will be free but expect parking to range from $6 to $10.
Flashback 4th of July in Celebration
Curious to know what a party in the ‘70s was like? Or, just a fan of the unusual?
Celebration Town Center will be reliving the ‘70s with a throwback 4th of July gathering.
The groovy bash will set in motion at 5:00 p.m. with tons of activities for the whole family to do, including a costume contest, a concert beginning at 6:00 p.m., ‘70s music, games and, of course, the fireworks climax, which will start off at 9:30 p.m.
There will be something for everyone in Celebration.
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