From Naples to Punta Gorda, Southwest Florida launches into Fourth of July festivities with coastal fireworks shows, live music and weekend-long gatherings.
COLLIER COUNTY
Naples Princess Cruises takes guests out on an Independence Day voyage, where visitors dine at sunset before catching an up-close look at the coastline’s dazzling fireworks displays. Profits from tickets sold support the Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee. Get Tickets
The City of Naples’ signature Fourth of July parade returns, with red, white and blue processions moving through the city’s downtown area along Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street South. The evening ends with a Naples Pier fireworks show at 8 p.m., where colors burst over the Gulf. Read More
The City of Marco Island lights up the coast with fireworks launching offshore at 9 p.m., visible from Tigertrail Beach to South Beach. Read More
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, hosts its Fourth of July celebration with live music, games and a cash bar. Freedom Day flavors, like New Orleans barbecue shrimp, decorate the buffet-style menu from the resort’s killer culinary crew. As the evening settles, fireworks ignite. Get Tickets
LEE COUNTY
Adventures in Paradise sets sail on a special Independence Day cruise through San Carlos Bay at 7:30 p.m., where guests catch the sunset before fireworks explode overhead. Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and snacks are included. Get Tickets
The City of Bonita Springs’ Star-Spangled Bonita extravaganza returns with a parade that marches along Old 41 Road before landing at Riverside Park. The 25th anniversary celebration features a 50-minute drone show, laser display and fireworks show, with food and drinks available. Read More
Cape Coral Parks and Recreation presents its annual Red, White & Boom on the foot of the Cape Coral Parkway Bridge. Country music artist George Birge headlines before the night’s highlight event, when more than 4,000 firework shells launch into the sky. Read More
Lee Health Sports Complex rallies baseball fans to Hammond Stadium to watch the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels’ home game against the Bradenton Marauders. Post-game, guests stick around for a patriotic fireworks show to ring in Independence Day weekend. Get Tickets
The River District Alliance and Caloosa Sound Amphitheater come together for a Fourth of July celebration in Downtown Fort Myers. Festivities kick off with a performance of the national anthem, followed by a set from The Caloosa River Band and a fireworks show. Get Tickets
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center throws an exclusive rooftop bash filled with live music, barbecue and drinks. The venue promises impressive panoramic views of the Downtown Fort Myers fireworks over the Caloosahatchee River. Get Tickets
Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina, a new addition to Cape Coral’s waterfront, kicks off its first Fourth of July Bash along the Caloosahatchee River with complimentary local food truck tastings and a vibrant fireworks show. Get Tickets
The City of Sanibel Island celebrates Independence Day in honor of its 50th anniversary with a community parade down Periwinkle Way. After, locals compete in the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club Road Rally, a drive-around scavenger hunt played by car for special prizes. When the night settles in, visitors gaze at fireworks launched at the north end of Bailey Road. Read More
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Fishermen’s Village spins the tunes with live music and family fun throughout the holiday. Tip: The property’s western edge near Village Brewhouse offers the best onshore view of the fireworks. Read More
King Fisher Fleet’s Fourth of July sunset cruise departs at 7:30 p.m., offering a breezy ride through Charlotte Harbor and front-row views of the Laishley Park fireworks. Get Tickets
The Laishley Park Fourth Fest fills the day with a kids’ fun zone, giant waterslides, live music and cold drinks. As night falls, firework displays burst in over Peace River. Get Tickets
Sunseeker Resort brings festivities to Charlotte Harbor with a full Independence Day Weekend lineup. The celebrations kick off on July 4 with the red, white & blue rooftop party, featuring fire dancing and stilt walkers. On July 5, live music echoes across the pool, followed by the Cocktails & Constellations gathering at Level Blue, where guests sip drinks and revel in the starry sky. The weekend winds down on July 6 with a laid-back solo performance at Half Cracked Tiki Shack. Read More