Star Spangled Sanford

July 4, 7P – 10P, RIVERWALK

Sanford is where you want to be during the long 4^th of July weekend!  Enjoy a wide variety of award-winning and unique restaurants, theaters, cafes, art galleries, shopping venues and markets, a fantastic Riverwalk, and vibrant nightlife!

On the 4^th, bring the whole family, with your lawn chairs or blankets, to enjoy STAR SPANGLED SANFORD on the Riverwalk, between Palmetto Avenue and Mellonville Avenue, from 7-10 PM.  The kids will really enjoy the Kids Zone, sponsored by Ladies 327, the enormous park playground, and the splash pad (which will be open until sunset) in Ft. Mellon Park.

The Riverwalk will be filled with live entertainers, food, drink, and merchandise vendors, and radio station K92.3 will be on hand to keep it festive.  At 9:15, everyone can enjoy a spectacular pyrotechnics show choreographed to patriotic music over Lake Monroe.

Fireworks at the Fountain

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 45th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Monday, July 4 at Lake Eola Park. From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, family friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors. At 9:15 p.m., the sky will illuminate with a spectacular fireworks finale, set to a live patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band.

Watch Live

Can’t make it? Not yet comfortable attending in-person events? Watch the festivities live on News 6 WKMG starting at 8 p.m., or stream online at clickorlando.com.

Parking and Transportation

Parking is available in downtown surface lots and garages. Click here for an interactive map of options.

Downtown residents and those parking in a location other than the Library Garage on Central Boulevard are encouraged to use the free downtown LYMMO circulator. Click here to view the LYMMO map.

Event attendees are encouraged to use alternative methods of transportation to visit Fireworks at the Fountain, including ride share services, carpooling, buses, and bicycles.

Event Rules and Regulations

• You may not stake anything into the ground (umbrellas, tents, etc.)
• No outside alcohol (outside food and non-alcoholic beverages OK)
• No personal fireworks
• No unauthorized vending or soliciting

You may bring:

• Coolers (no outside alcohol permitted)
• Umbrellas (do not stake anything into the park grass)
• Chairs and picnic blankets/beach towels
• Leashed, well-behaved pets

When

Location

Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

I have personally been going to this event for years and it is one of my favorites.

Red Hot and Boom at Crane’s Roost

July 3, 4p – 11p

Let’s have a blast at the ultimate summer bash in Central Florida! The City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 are pulling out all the stops for the most spectacular party of the season, and you are all invited.

Red Hot & Boom is celebrating 25 years of legendary live music, food, family, friends and firework-filled fun. This annual gathering will be the highlight of an extraordinary Independence Day weekend. There is no better place to spend the best night of the summer while enjoying unforgettable performances, a jaw-dropping fireworks show and memories that will last a lifetime.

Event Times & Entertainment

The event is Sunday, July 3 from 4 to 11 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting). The show’s choreographed music is simulcast by XL 106.7. There are also live interviews with the artists airing on the station throughout the afternoon and evening. Stay tuned to XL106.7 for weather updates and schedule changes throughout the day.

2022 Artist Lineup

Artists are listed in performance order.

• Alyssa Raghu
• Emmy Meli
• Leah Kate
• The Walters
• Em Beihold
• JVKE
• Sofia Carson
• Fireworks Show (9:30 p.m. weather permitting)
• Nicky Youre

Join the Conversation

Snap it, share it and get social! Want to see yourself on the big screens at Red Hot & Boom? Use #RHB22 or #RedHotandBoom and we might just feature your Independence Day celebration selfie at the event! Make sure to put your profile public for the day!

Free & Open to the Public

Admission is FREE. Concessions are available on-site located throughout the venue around the lake. All food vendors are permitted by and come under the supervision of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Note: Backpacks, bags, small coolers and other personal items are subject to inspection.

Prohibited Items

• No drones
• No large coolers (over 2′ x 2′) or coolers on wheels
• No unauthorized weapons, sharp objects or personal fireworks
• No glass containers
• No alcohol
• No grilling, propane tanks or open flames
• No pets

Allowed Items

• Pop-Up Tents/Canopies – maximum size 10′ x 10′ with no sides (Note: Tents and canopies located in the amphitheater must be taken down at 4 p.m. All others must be taken down at sundown.)
• Blankets/Tarps – no bigger than 10′ x 10′
• Folding/Beach Chairs only
• Personal Soft-Sided Coolers – must be carried in by shoulder strap or single handle (no wheels)

Restrooms

There are over 65 portable restrooms and two park restrooms located throughout the site. Handicap accessible restrooms and hand wash stations are available at all restroom locations.

Traffic & Parking

Event parking is available at the Altamonte Mall and surrounding areas. Please review the map for recommended travel routes.

Download the 2022 Red Hot & Boom Traffic Flow Map

Sound System & Video Screens

There are over 200 speakers located around Cranes Roost Park including the main sound system on the floating stage. The system is operational on July 3 from approximately 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. for sound checks and the show (not including any delays). Public service announcements and recorded music are broadcast throughout the day. Three large video screens will carry the concert throughout the event.

Baldwin Park Fireworks

July 3, 6P – 10P

Winter Park Annual 4th of July Celebration

July 4th, 9a – 12p

Windermere Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

July 4th, 9a – 11a