June 30, 2019 0 Comments

Best Firework Shows in SW Florida

Best Firework Shows in SW Florida from Englewood to Marco Island and everywhere in between.

Whether you live in SW Florida or just visiting the area, you’ll be amazed at all the fun we have in store this year. Fireworks, 5Ks, parades and festivals will be will be filling the streets around the sunshine state. Check out what’s going on for independence day with freedom celebrations on Monday, July 4th in Southwest Florida.

Englewood

  • ENGLEWOOD: July 4th fireworks Location: Blind Pass Beach on Manasota Key Date:  July 4, 2019   Time: 9:05 p.m.
  • Lead Foot Grey 4th Of July – Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 779 W Wentworth St, Englewood, Florida – 6:00pm
  • 4th of July Show Sandbar Tiki & Grill – 1PM – 5PM – SandBar Tiki & Grille 1975 Beach Rd, Englewood, FL

Punta Gorda

  • 29th Annual Fourth of July Weekend Celebration: SlickWilly Revival will be playing here Monday Night July 4, 4pm. We’re pulling out all stops, providing great music for lots of dance and funk! C’mon down and enjoy the food, drinks and beautiful harbor setting. We’ll get you ready for the fireworks!! Harpoon Harry’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1200 W Retta Esplanade, # 55,Punta Gorda
  • 4th of July Independence Day Celebration: Annual 4th of July Celebration at Fishermen’s Village.  Live music, dancing, shopping and dining!  Family friendly activities throughout the day.  The day begins with the Freedom Swim on Charlotte Harbor and ends with a gigantic fireworks display at 9 pm!
    Fishermen’s Village 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Florida

Cape Coral

  • Freedom 5K: Race packet pick up on race day, Monday, July 4th starting at 6:00 am at race location. (Foot of Cape Coral Bridge, 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy E, 33904) Race Start Time 7:00. The Gunterberg Charitable Foundation Kids Fun Run will begin immediately following the 5K. 239-549-6900 orwww.freedom5kcc.com.
  • Red, White and Boom: 5-10 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the base of the Cape Coral Bridge, Bernice Braiden Park, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. Food, beverage and craft vendors will be at the event. “Kids Patriot Park” featuring rides, a climbing wall, obstacle courses, and face painting. Live music. Over 60 vendors offering food, drinks, novelty items, arts and crafts, and drawings for free giveaways throughout the night. Tickets for Patriot Park time slots are available for purchase online or by calling. No pets, outside alcohol, or fireworks allowed. The City of Cape Coral American Fireworks Spectacular begins at 9:30 p.m. Phone: 239.573.3124. capeboom.com.
  • 10th Annual South Cape Red, White & Brew Trolley Event: June 25th 2022,  7-11 p.m. Downtown Cape Coral. Check-in at Big John Plaza, 1215 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral. Join us for a patriotic pub crawl, Ride trolleys throughout downtown Cape Coral and stop at different restaurants and bars for appetizer samples and American-made beer. Tickets for the 10th Annual South Cape Red, White & Brew are just $22 in advance. ($17 for DD). They are available for purchase online via Eventbrite and in-person at South Cape Hub (cash only / no fees), located at 909 SE 47th Terrace #105. **No cash sales from 5pm-8pm on the day of the event.
  • Fourth of July Celebration with Tiger Blue:  Join in with the festivities at the Paradise Tiki Hut Bar & Grill located at 1502 Miramar Street in Cape Coral. From 7-11 PM on Monday, July 4th, 2022.

Fort Myers

  • San Carlos Park Fourth of July Parade: 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 4, in San Carlos Park. Parade route begins in the Ace Hardware Plaza, 18911 S. U.S. 41, Fort Myers, and continues East on Sanibel Boulevard to Lee Road, then right onto San Carlos Boulevard, then left onto Three Oaks Parkway where the parade will end. 239-878-7624.
  • Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July Fireworks and Parade: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers. Parade begins at 10 a.m. and continues down Estero Boulevard to Times Square. After the parade there are patriotic crafts, a watermelon eating contest and a dunk tank at Times Square noon-2 p.m. Fireworks are at 8:45 p.m. at Times Square. fortmyersbeach.org. 239-765-8101.
  • Freedom Fest: 6 to 10 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Edwards Drive, downtown Fort Myers. The annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Fort Myers features fireworks, a DJ, kids activities, food, vendors and live music. Free.Facebook.com/riverdistrictalliance
  • July Fourth Capt. JP Dinner & Dancing Fireworks Cruise: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Monday, July 4, at Capt. J.P. Paddlewheeler, 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers. This cruise includes buffet dinner, entertainment and a view of Fourth of July fireworks across the area. $60 per person. 239-334-7474. jccruises.com.
  • July Fourth Fireworks Cruise: 7:30-9:30 p.m., July 4, at Adventures in Paradise, Inc., 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers. Cruise the waters of San Carlos Bay, watch the sunset, then catch a view of the Sanibel Fireworks. Tickets include complimentary soft drinks, bottled water and snacks, but passengers can bring their own drinks. $65 per passenger. 239-472-8443. adventuresinparadise.com
  • Fourth of July Fireworks Pirate Cruise: 8-10 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise, 2500 Main St. Fort Myers Beach. Set sail aboard the Pieces of Eight Pirate Ship and get a front row seat for the Fort Myers Beach Independence Day Fireworks Show. This cruise departs from Salty Sam’s Marina and sails to the Gulf of Mexico to view the fireworks from the water. $40 all ages. 239-765-7272. floridapiratecruise.com

Lehigh Acres

  • 2nd Annual July 4th Freedom Fest in Lehigh Acres:  From 5pm – 10 pm at Victory Church 1201 Taylor Lane, Lehigh Acres, FL. Enjoy a fireworks display the whole family will enjoy.

Estero

  • USA Independence Day 5k: 7 to 9 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. This family-friendly 5k features dry-fit tech shirts, finisher medals and a Fourth of July atmosphere. $39 pre-registration, $48 on race day. Runeliteevents.com.

Bonita Springs

  • Star Spangled Bonita: 5-9 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs. In the morning, the Bonita Springs Professional Firefighters Local 3444 will host its annual July 4th Parade on Monday, July 4th, 2022. The parade will start at 9:00 am and take place along Old 41. For questions about the parade, please call 239-298-4706 or visit bonitaspringsparade.com. During the evening, the City of Bonita Springs will host its annual Star-Spangled Bonita event. The festivities include musical entertainment by “The Ben Allen Band” and a spectacular firework display and laser light show that will light up the night at dusk. Admission to Star Spangled Bonita is free to the entire community. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free. 239-949-6262. cityofbonitasprings.org

Naples

  • Red, White and Bloom: All day Monday, July 4, at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Enjoy free admission as we celebrate the 4th of July! Summer hours of 9 am to 2 pm (8 am early entry for Members) are in effect. Naplesgarden.org. 239-643-7275.
  • Firecracker 5K: Monday, July 4, at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Boulevard, Naples. Celebrate the 4th of July by running, run/walking, or walking an in person or virtual 5K! It is a double loop course through Lake Park. The race starts at 7 am. ENTRY FEE $30 through race day; $15 for students (21 and under) Packet Pick up Saturday July 2, from 10am-5pm at Naples on the Run – Day of Packet Pick up starts at 5:30 am on Monday, July 4 in Fleischmann Park. Includes T-shirt and finisher medal. Kids race will take place at 6:45am. Proceeds will go to the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund. Find out more at www.gcrunner.org. After the race, the 20th annual Freedom Swim starts at 11am on Monday, July 4. We meet on the beach adjacent to the 8th Ave. North parking lot. From there, we walk south 1 mile, get in the gulf, sing the National Anthem with gusto then swim 1 mile north! This is not a race, just a group of people wanting something fun and healthy to do!
  • Naples Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 4. The parade will begin on Broad Avenue South at 3rd Street South heading north on 3rd Street South to 5th Avenue South, south on 8th Street South ending at 8th Avenue South. This parade will feature floats, fire engines, school groups, bands, dance troupes, boy and girl scouts, civic groups and organizations. 239-213-7120. naplesgov.com/parksrec
  • Fireworks cruises in Naples and Fort Myers by Pure Florida: Pure Florida offers families a unique way to celebrate Independence Day in Southwest Florida with on-the-water views of the fireworks show. Fireworks cruises will depart at 7:15 p.m. on July 4. Passengers can enjoy a lively celebration aboard the M/V Double Sunshine departing from the historic Tin City, located at 1200 Fifth Ave. S. The cruise will feature American inspired cuisine and entertaining narration from Pure Florida’s Coast Guard certified captain, followed by a fireworks show from the Naples Pier. Tickets for the Naples cruise are $145 per person + tax for cruise and cuisine.  Guests will select their food requests and they will come individually packed.  Drinks will be available for purchase onboard. (239) 263-4949. Purefl.com.
  • Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular: Monday, July 4 at Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family to watch the fireworks. Free. 239-252-4000. collierparks.com
  • Naples Fourth of July Fireworks: 9-9:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the Naples Pier, 12th Ave. S., Naples. Sit along the beaches of Naples and watch a 25-minute display with special effects musically choreographed to patriotic selections. 239-213-7120. naplesgov.com/parksrec.

Marco Island

  • Marco Island 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks: Residents Beach / South Marco Beach, 130 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Entertainment and Fireworks at 9 p.m. Public parking located at the intersection of Swallow Avenue and Collier Blvd., Marco Island. 239.642.0575

Check out other places to watch fireworks in the sunshine State.

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