July 4 events

A Round-Up of Orlando Fourth of July Celebrations for 2013

- Michelle Snow

Still deciding on where to celebrate the 4th of July in the Orlando area? Here’s a list of events to choose from:

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Gather the Family and Watch the Fireworks at the Fountain in Downtown Orlando on July 4, 2013

- Michelle Snow

Orlando Fireworks at the Fountain

One of the highlights of summer in Orlando is the annual 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain downtown at Lake Eola Park.

This year, the event starts at 4pm, and there will be activities for the kids, and entertainment on two stages. The Amphitheater stage will feature the 98.9 WMMO Acoustic Cafe (featuring Daniel Heitz and John Dorian) from 4-6pm and the Orlando Concert Band at 8pm. The K92.3 stage (corner of Robinson St. and Eola Dr.) will feature local artists from 4-7pm, and country artist Joel Crouse at 7pm.

The fireworks will start at 9:10pm, and the whole event should be finished by 10pm.

It is free to attend. The free LYMMO Circulator is recommended for Downtown residents and attendees parking at garages other than the Orange County Library Garage (located at 112 East Pine Street).

For more information, visit the City of Orlando website.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at SeaWorld Orlando’s Summer Nights

- Michelle Snow

SeaWorld Orlando fireworksSeaWorld Orlando will be celebrating the Fourth of July with extended hours, a special selection of all-American food, and a patriotic concert and fireworks show in the evening.

Guests will be able to enjoy all the animals, shows, and attractions (including the recently opened Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin) until 11pm on July 4, 2013.

The extended closing will allow for a special concert at 9:30pm by the SeaWorld Celebration Singers, an ensemble group of singers and a nine-piece band, who will perform a variety of popular music ranging from traditional marches and patriotic tunes to classical favorites. Following the concert, a fireworks show will begin at 10pm. Both will take place at SeaWorld’s Bayside Stadium.

Also, from July 3-6, a variety of all-American food will be served along Bayside Pathway, including bacon cheeseburgers, foot-long hot dogs, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and kid meals, too.

All Fourth of July events are included in regular park admission. For more info, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.

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