Independence Day Celebrations, Florida's Nature Coast, June 26-July 4, 2021
Homosassa, Florida
Homosassa Firework Fest & Poker Run
Saturday, June 26, 12:00-10:00 pm
Florida Cracker Kitchen & Florida Cracker Riverside Resort
5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL
Games, entertainment, free shuttles to riverfront businesses, a poker run, and a professional fireworks display at 9:00 pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Gainesville, Florida
Fanfares & Fireworks
Saturday, July 3, 6:00-10:00 pm
University of Florida (UF) Bandshell at Flavet Field, 605 Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville, FL
Live bands: Bears and Lions, Jason Hedges with Arts in Medicine Musicians, Savants of Soul, and Gainesville Community Band, a blood drive by Lifesouth Blood Center, food vendors, and fireworks about 9:40 pm. No dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol. Coolers are allowed, but may be subject to search by the UF Police Department.
Inglis, Florida
Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 3, 2:00-10:00 pm
South Levy Recreation Park, 135 E. Levy County Road 40, Inglis FL
Food vendors, a water slide, and fireworks at dark by Four Seasons Fireworks. Directions: At the traffic light in Inglis, turn east onto Levy County Road 40 from U.S. Highway 19.
Inverness, Florida
The Heartland of America, Independence Day Concert
Saturday, July 3, 3:00 pm
Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs, FL
A symphonic concert by the Nature Coast Community Band. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. Visit naturecoastcommunityband.com.
Inverness, Florida
Patriotic Evening
Saturday, July 3, 6:00-9:00 pm
Liberty Park & Wallace Brooks Park, 286 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL
Opening ceremony at 6:00 pm, vendors, live music, and a fireworks display over Lake Henderson at 9:15 pm. No tents, canopies, coolers or personal fireworks allowed. The event is free and open to the public.
Spring Hill, Florida
Red, White and Brew
Saturday, July 3, 5:00 pm
Anderson Snow Park, 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, FL
Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music, drinks, and more! Fun for the family, with live music from Emery Brothers Band, Bearded Brothers Band and Never Stop Believin’ - The Ultimate Journey Tribute Show. Beer, wine, food and craft vendors. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. No coolers, drinks brought into the event, or pets allowed.
Williston, Florida
The Red, White & Blue
Saturday, July 3, 5:00-10:00 pm
5:00 pm - PARADE ON NOBLE AVENUE
The Williston Independence Day Parade will travel east on Noble Avenue (U.S. Alternate 27) in Williston, FL from the area where the new shopping center is being built at the former location of Williston High School.
7:00 pm - ACTIVITIES AT HORSEMAN'S PARK
Horseman’s Park, 803 S.W. 19th Ave., one mile south of the City of Williston, FL on Hwy 41.
Immediately following the parade, festivities will continue in Horseman's Park. The gates will open to the public at 6:00 pm. There is no admission fee and no charge for the children's amusement rides and entertainment. The public is asked to make a $2 donation to park, but it is not required. There will be food, beverage and many other vendors. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Fireworks at dark, about 9:00 pm, followed by a laser light show!
SUNDAY, JULY 4
Alachua, Florida
City of Alachua Annual July 4th Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 6:00-10:00 pm
Legacy Park, 14210 NW 146 Terrace, Alachua, FL
Gates will open at 6:00 pm, live music will begin at 8:00 pm, and fireworks will start about 9:30 pm. This annual event has been dubbed as “The Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America.”
Ceday Key, Florida
Cedar Key Independence Day Fireworks
Sunday, July 4, 9:15 pm
Fireworks are being launched near the water of the Gulf of Mexico on the island city of Cedar Key. To reach Cedar Key, turn west from U.S. Highway 19 onto State Road 24, north of Gulf Hammock, Florida. The fireworks are sponsored by the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce.
Crystal River, Florida
Old-Fashioned July 4th
Sunday, July 4, 3:00-10:00 pm
Kings Bay Park, 268 NW 3rd Street, Crystal River, FL
Food, drink and other vendors, games and kids' activities, beer and wine for purchase, live music by Robert Cellucci and the Chad Montana Band, and fireworks over Kings Bay at 9:00 pm, weather permitting.
Homosassa, Florida
Fourth of July at Crumps
Sunday, July 4, starting at 11:30 am
Crump's Landing, 11210 W Halls River Rd., Homosassa, FL
Independence Day on the Homosassa River! Fourth of July is a special holiday at Crumps! It will be a party all weekend, but the holiday will be special for you and your family with Fourth of July festivities! No admission charge.
Lecanto, Florida
The Heartland of America, Independence Day Concert
Sunday, July 4, 3:00 pm
Seven Rivers Church, 4221 W. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Lecanto, FL.
A symphonic concert by the Nature Coast Community Band. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. Visit naturecoastcommunityband.com.