Celebrate America’s independence in Southwest Florida with an exciting lineup of patriotic events, from fireworks displays over the Gulf to parades and beachside barbecues. Here’s where you can join in the festivities across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, and Glades counties:
LEE COUNTY
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Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown Fort Myers
Hosted by River District Alliance, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater & The City of Fort Myers
Location: 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. -
Freedom Fest 2025
Hosted by Victory Town Center & SWFL Business Alliance
Location: 1201 Taylor Lane Extension, Lehigh Acres
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. -
Red, White, & BOOM!
Hosted by Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department
Location: Cape Coral Bridge Rd, Cape Coral (at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge)
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. -
4th of July 2025 at Sidney’s Rooftop
Hosted by Sidney & Berne Davis Center for the Arts
Location: 2301 1st St, Fort Myers
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. -
July 4th Parade
Hosted by the City of Sanibel
Location: 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. -
Star-Spangled Bonita
Hosted by the City of Bonita Springs
Location: 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COLLIER COUNTY
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City of Naples Parade and Fireworks
Parade starts at 3rd Street South and 5th Avenue South, Fireworks at Naples Pier
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | Parade 9 a.m., Fireworks 9 p.m. -
Drones in Paradise
Hosted by Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Location: 3940 City Gate Boulevard N., North Naples
Date & Time: Sunday, July 6 | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. -
Red, White, and Groove Mercato
Hosted by Mercato
Location: 9110 Strada Place, Naples
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. -
Marco Island Fireworks
Hosted by the City of Marco Island
Location: Between Tigertail Beach and South Beach
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
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Fishermen’s Village Independence Day Celebration
Hosted by Fisherman’s Village
Location: 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. -
Fourth-fest and Fireworks
Hosted by Laishley Park
Location: 150 Laishley Ct., Punta Gorda
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. -
Summer in the Parks Workshops: 4th of July Paper Lanterns
Hosted by Summer in the Parks
Location: 16050 Babcock Trail, Punta Gorda
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
DESOTO COUNTY
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3rd Annual Freedom Fest
Hosted by Turner-Agri Civic Center
Location: 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
GLADES COUNTY
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4th of July Celebration
Hosted by Deep South Fireworks
Location: 1754 Alvin Ward Rd, Moore Haven
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in style with family-friendly events, fireworks, parades, and more throughout Southwest Florida!





