The Fourth of July will be here before we know it, and what better way to celebrate than a trip over to the beaches near Orlando for some exciting summertime events. Continue the great American tradition of celebrating 1776 with a classic summer trip to the beach!

There’s nothing more iconic than a Fourth of July full of swimsuits, sunshine, waves, an abundance of watermelon, and of course.. the beach! Whether you are looking for music, food, or fireworks, these 4th of July events at the beach are going to rock!

July 4th Events at Beaches Near Orlando

Ice Cream Beach 5k NSB
Saturday, July 5, 8:00am
Flagler Ave Boardwalk – Beach
Get your holiday weekend started off on the right foot with a 5k race on the beautiful beaches of New Smyrna. The race will Start and Finish on the beach; in front of the Flagler Ave Boardwalk in New Smyrna Beach. Ice Cream sample for each finisher will be given out near the finish line.
Registration starts at $25

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Star Spangled Summer Concert Series: Alter Eagles
Friday, July 4, 7:15pm
Daytona Beach Bandshell
Alter Eagles: A Tribute to The Eagles, part of the Star Spangled Summer Concert Series, an annual free summer concert series that takes place on Saturday nights at the world’s most famous beach’s historic Daytona Beach Bandshell.

Located on the North end of the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, the concerts are an experience both locals and visitors alike look forward to every summer. Concert begins at 7:15 p.m. and fireworks over the ocean follow at 9:45 p.m.​
FREE

Daytona Beach Bandshell
Daytona Beach Bandshell – jganser Getty Images

 

Alexander Hamilton: Father of American Lighthouses
Friday, July 4, 1pm
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Join in at the Lighthouse Conference room for a special presentation: Alexander Hamilton, Father of American Lighthouses with Lead Docent John Mann. No reservation required. Included with regular paid admission.

July 4th Veterans Parade
Friday, July 4, 9:00am
Main Street Daytona Beach
Enjoy the third annual Fourth of July Veterans Parade on Main Street in Daytona Beach. The parade’s lineup will feature local military organizations, as well as combat veterans, and the city’s police and fire departments. The parade will begin on Main Street at Atlantic Avenue and travel west on Main Street to the base of the Main Street Bridge.
The public can view the parade from the sidewalks along Main Street.
FREE

Port Orange Fourth of July Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 5:30 – 9:00pm
City Center Municipal Complex, Port Orange
Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Port Orange! Visit City Center Park for a night of music, food trucks, a kids zone, a pie bake-off, and MORE!
FREE

Brevard Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Under the Stars
Friday, July 4, 8:00pm
Riverfront Park, Cocoa Beach
This FREE, family-friendly concert will be performed by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra at Cocoa Riverfront Park, beginning at 8:00pm with fireworks following at 9:15pm. The park will open early with food available for purchase, so bring your lawn chairs and a blanket to celebrate Independence Day.
FREE

Centennial Celebration: Party in the Park
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cocoa Beach City Hall, 2 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
An evening full of fun and community spirit!

Beaches Near Orlando Fireworks Displays

It wouldn’t be July 4th without a booming display of red and blue fireworks in the night sky. Grab your beach chairs and your loved ones and head to one of the many fireworks displays along the East coast.

MelBOOM! 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 4, 4pm – 11pm
Front Street Park, Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is planning a “blast” of an event for the Fourth of July celebration fireworks display — an experience that thousands of citizens and guests look forward to each year.
FREE

Red, White & Boom 
Friday, July 4, 6pm – 10pm
Chain of Lakes Park, Titusville
Enjoy music, food, business vendors and other family friendly activities in Chain of Lakes Park.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 PM.
FREE

Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Friday, July 4, 9:45pm
Daytona Beach Bandshell


You can also enjoy 4th of July Events in Orlando.
Or, enjoy these things to do in Cocoa Beach with kids, from Orlando-Parenting.com

2025 Info TBA

4th of July Weekend Festival
2025 TBA
First Turn, Port Orange
Enjoy 17 Bands on 3 Stages, plus food vendors from all around Volusia County.
Tickets starting at $25

Ocean Deck 4th of July Party
2025 TBA
Ocean Deck Restaurant Daytona Beach
Music starts at 2pm on the beach. Then Karaoke from 4 – 8. The party continues with more music at 9. Fireworks from the Main Street Pier are scheduled for 9:30

EDGEfest 4th of July Celebration
2025 TBA
George Kennedy Memorial Park – Edgewater
Join the fun at both George R. Kennedy and Menard May Parks to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends and neighbors. There will be music, food and vendors. There will be a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
FREE