Fourth of July 2025 in Southwest Florida: Where to Watch Fireworks, Join Parades & Celebrate Freedom

Looking for the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southwest Florida? Whether you're after jaw-dropping fireworks, festive parades, or community events with food and live music, there’s no shortage of red, white, and blue fun happening all across the region this year. Here's your go-to guide for Independence Day happenings in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, and more!

FORT MYERS 
Downtown Fort Myers Fireworks & Celebration 
Live music, food, and fireworks over the Caloosahatchee! Head downtown for music from Tyler Shep and the Caloosa River Band before fireworks light up the sky at 9:45 p.m.
📍 Centennial Park & Caloosa Sound Amphitheater | 6–10:30 p.m. | Free

Mighty Mussels Fireworks Extravaganza
Enjoy the biggest fireworks show of the season after the July 4th game at Hammond Stadium.
📍 Hammond Stadium | 7:05 p.m. game | $12-$17 tickets

Rooftop Bash at Davis Art Center
Watch the fireworks in style with food, drinks, and a deejay at this ticketed rooftop party.
📍 Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | $115+

City Tavern’s Hot Dogs for Heroes Block Party
Chili-dog-eating contest, two DJs, and a great fireworks view!
📍 Downtown Fort Myers | 4–10 p.m. | Free

Bay Street Yard 4th of July Party
Live music, yard games, food trucks, and street grilling all day and night.
📍 Bay Street Yard | 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m. | Free admission

CAPE CORAL
Red, White & Boom
One of SWFL’s biggest July 4th events! Country artist George Birge headlines the night with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
📍 Cape Coral Parkway | 5–10 p.m. | Free (VIP Zone: $20–$40)

Freedom 5K
Start your day with a run across the Cape Coral Bridge!
📍 Race begins at 7 a.m. | $20–$40 registration

Farmer Joe's Appreciation Party
Games, live music, free hot dogs and hamburgers!
📍 Farmer Joe’s | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free

BONITA SPRINGS
Star Spangled Bonita Festival
Drone show, fireworks, laser-light show, food trucks & Ben Allen Band.
📍 Riverside Park | Starts at 6 p.m. | Free

Bonita Springs 4th of July Parade
Floats, bands, and "Hometown Heroes" theme.
📍 Old 41 Road | Starts at 9 a.m. | Free

ESTERO
Historical Society Independence Day Reading
Hear the Declaration of Independence read by Jacob Winge in period costume. Enjoy watermelon and fire trucks!
📍 Estero Historical Society | 9–10:30 a.m. | Free

NAPLES
Naples Fourth of July Parade
One of the area’s most festive parades!
📍 Downtown Naples | Starts at 9 a.m. | Free

Fireworks at Naples Pier
Bring a chair and enjoy a spectacular beach fireworks show at 9 p.m.
📍 Naples Pier | Free

MARCO ISLAND
Fireworks Over the Gulf
Watch from the beach or Collier Boulevard as fireworks launch offshore.
📍 Marco Island beaches | 9 p.m. | Free

SANIBEL ISLAND
Red, White & 50 Years Bright Celebration
Music, food, games & family fun.
📍 Sanibel Recreation Center | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free

Sanibel 4th of July Road Rally
A family scavenger hunt on wheels!
📍 Timbers Restaurant | Starts at noon | $50 per car

Sanibel Fireworks
View from the causeway or bayside as fireworks launch from Baily Road.
📍 9 p.m. | Free

FORT MYERS BEACH
Fireworks Over Times Square
While the parade is canceled this year, the fireworks show is still on at 9 p.m.
📍 Times Square | 9 p.m. | Free

LEHIGH ACRES
Freedom Fest 2025
Live music, vendors, fireworks & family fun at Victory Town Center.
📍 5–10 p.m. | Free

SAN CARLOS PARK
4th of July Parade
Anything that walks or rolls is welcome! Candy, floats, and more.
📍 Starts at 8:30 a.m. from Sunshine Ace Hardware | Free

LABELLE
Independence Day Celebration at Barron Park
Fireworks, games, music, and a food truck rally.
📍 Barron Park | 5–9 p.m. | Free

BABCOCK RANCH
Drone Show & Family Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, music and more at Founder’s Square.
📍 4–9:30 p.m. | Free (registration encouraged)

Whether you're looking to run a 5K, enjoy a food truck festival, or just kick back with some fireworks, Southwest Florida has something for everyone this Fourth of July. Be safe, stay hydrated, and don’t forget your red, white, and blue!