There are many local Orlando area 4th of July fireworks, shows and events in Orlando, Florida besides the big theme park ones. They all have their own special charms for both locals and tourist alike.
So below is a general list of the most popular fourth of July shows and fireworks for 2011 that are held in the Central Florida or Orlando area. It’s not all of them, but the most well known and popular ones. 
4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain, Lake Eola fireworks in downtown Orlando, 2011
Each year in downtown Orlando fireworks go off over the famous Lake Eola park, right in downtown Orlando. The fun starts July 4th at 4:00 PM until 10:00 pm. There will be lots of things to do for the kids, live entertainment on two stages and more.
Of course the highlight will be the 4th of July fireworks at the end of the event. There is no cost to be a part of this event. So come out to the 4th of July Fireworks at the Fountain, Lake Eola fireworks in downtown Orlando, 2011!
4th of July Red, Hot and Boom fireworks and shows at Cranes Roost park, uptown altamonte 2011
This popular event will actually be held on July 3rd, Sunday. The Red, Hot and Boom fireworks is always big and really cool with great displays. The fun starts at 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
There will be lots of vendor booths, fun kids events and different musical performers live on stage. The fireworks show starts at 9:30 PM and last 25 minutes set to music.
4th of July Red, Hot and Boom fireworks at Cranes Roost park 2011 is one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Central Florida area. It’s a beautiful place with lots to do, so come out and have fun!
Fourth of July Block Party, Downtown Orlando 2011
Besides the fireworks at Lake Eola, there will be lots going on at the downtown Orlando clubs, especially the Wall Street Plaza area with it’s night clubs and outdoor stage. So check this party out after the fireworks show, the block party in downtown Orlando on July fourth!
4th of July Celebration of Freedom event, Winter Springs, Florida
From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM come out to the Central Winds Park on July 4th in Winter Springs for the 2nd annual Celebration of Freedom show! There will be a big kids zone, talent show on the main stage, live music entertainment and lots to eat and drink.
Then at 9:10 PM watch the Fireworks Spectacular Choreographed to Music show. Admission is free and the band Rock the Nations will be there. Sounds like fun so if your around that area check it out!
Winter Park’s Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration, Winter Park, Florida 2011
From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on July 4th at the Central Park in Downtown Winter Park they will be having their annual Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration event. There is a long list of activities going on, like,,,,
horse-drawn wagon rides, the Orlando Cloggers, the Rockin’ Roadster Road Show, live patriotic music, annual bicycle parade and lots more. It’s a nice event to spend the morning and noontime having fun before going to other places later in the evening to see fireworks shows.
So there you have it, some of the most popular local Orlando area shows and events for the 2011 fourth of July fireworks displays. They are all free to see, you only pay for food and drinks if you get any there.
Take a break from the big theme parks and come out to see how the locals celebrate July 4th at these 4th of July fireworks, shows and events in Orlando, Florida 2011!
