The Fourth of July or Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence (from the colonial rule of Great Britain) on July 4, 1776.
Many Americans will fly the American flag outside their homes to commemorate Independence Day and it is one of the busiest times of year at the theme parks; many of them have extended opening hours.
No matter where you are in Florida, you will find local Independence Day celebrations both by day and at night
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Main Theme Parks
All the main central Florida theme parks celebrate July 4th with special shows usually including fireworks. The only exception is Disney's Animal Kingdom.
There are special events at SeaWorld, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens.
North Florida
Celebrations take place both on the North East coast and the Panhandle:
- St. Augustine
- Jacksonville
- Fernandina Beach
- Mexico Beach
- Destin
- Chattahoochee
- Port St. Joe
- Weeki Wachee Springs
Central Florida
Throughout the whole of Central Florida you will find 4th of July celebrations including:
- St. Cloud
- A special Independence Day Carillon Concert at Bok Tower
- Downtown Mount Dora
- Kissimmee
- Winter Park
- Silver Springs
- Tampa by the Florida Aquarium
- Clearwater
- St. Petersburg
- Sanibel Island
- Daytona Beach
- Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
South Florida
There are typically lots of celebrations in the Miami area including:
- Delray Beach
- South Miami
- Miami Beach
- Bayfront Park
- Key Biscayne
- Blackwater Sound in the Keys
- slamorada
- Key West at White Street Pier