Fourth of July Happenings

It’s red, white and blue time with Fourth of July celebrations ranging from parades to fireworks and more! While the City of Naples, Fort Myers Beach and Charlotte Harbor have canceled their fireworks, there are still lots of options throughout Collier and Lee County.

Saturday, July 1st

Everglades City

You can get a head start on the fun by heading to Everglades City on Saturday, July 1st. There’s an opening ceremony and parade at 10:00 AM at Everglades City Hall. Then the fun moves to McLeod Park with family fun activities, food, arts and craft vendors and raffle until 12:30 PM. Then come back later for fireworks at 9:00 PM. For more information go to visitevergladescity.com. The event is free.

Monday, July 3rd

Mighty Mussels

Come for a baseball game and stay for the fireworks! The Mighty Mussels promise the “biggest fireworks show in the history of Hammond Stadium.” The fun starts after the final out of the game. The first pitch is at 6:30 PM.

Tuesday, July 4th

Marco Island

The fireworks start at 9:00 PM at South Beach. There is free parking for the fireworks at Tigertail Beach starting at 6:00 PM. Public parking is also located at the intersection of Swallow Avenue and Collier Boulevard. For additional information go to the calendar at cityofmarcoisland.com.

Residents’ Beach will be open for members who must bring their ID cards.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex

The annual Sugden Regional Park fireworks have been moved to Paradise Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. Opening at 11:00 AM the day starts with family activities at 3:00 PM along with eight food trucks. There’s a family-friendly movie at 6:30 PM and live music at the Cove at 7:00 PM. Fireworks are slated for 9:00 PM, rain or shine. There is seating available in the stadium but you can bring your own chairs or blankets and enjoy the fireworks on the Great Lawn and The Cove. Carpooling is strongly recommended – there are limited free parking spots available. No grills or pets allowed. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information go to playparadisecoast.com.

City of Naples

While there won’t be any fireworks at the Naples Pier due to outstanding issues from Hurricane Ian, the Fourth of July Parade is still on! The parade begins at Third Street South and runs from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. For more information go to naplesgov.com. Under Departments go to Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department.

Bonita Springs - Star Spangled Bonita

The Bonita Springs Professional Firefighters Local 3444 Annual Parade starts at 9:00 AM and goes along Old 41 Road from Kentucky Street to Rosemary Drive.

Evening festivities are at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds Street, with the Ben Allen Band from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, and then fireworks and laser light show at dusk. Admission is free. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. For more information go to cityofbonitasprings.org.

Downtown Fort Myers – Freedom Fest

Freedom Fest, the annual party hosted by the River District Alliance, is from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. There will be food trucks, local artisans and business vendors. Music from Deb and the Dynamics. Fireworks at 9:30 PM, weather permitting. You can find more info on Freedom Fest at cityftmyers.com. Admission is free.

Cape Coral – Red, White and Boom

Fireworks at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge on the Cape Coral Parkway. Dylan Scott is the music headliner. No pets, fireworks or outside alcohol is allowed. The event is free and runs from 5:00 to 10:00 PM.

Wednesday July 5th

Beach Clean-Up

JW Marriott is hosting a beach cleanup after the Fourth of July festivities. You can get to the beach by coming to the mid beach public access point that is beside the Madeira Condo, just north of the JW. Arrive at the Beach Hut by 8:00 AM. The clean-up covers the area between the JW and the Crystal Shores Marriott. Three hours of complimentary self parking is available.