{"id":4797,"date":"2017-06-27T15:47:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/charlotteharborvacation.com\/?p=4797"},"modified":"2017-06-27T15:47:51","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T15:47:51","slug":"list-of-fourth-of-july-events-in-swfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotteharborvacation.com\/list-of-fourth-of-july-events-in-swfl\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Fourth of July events in SWFL"},"content":{"rendered":"
Southwest Florida has a lot of options for you to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday and catch some fireworks.<\/p>\n
Here’s the rundown:<\/p>\n
NOTE: The Miromar Outlets fireworks event has been canceled. Mall officials cite safety concerns due to residential growth in the surrounding area.<\/em><\/p>\n Port Charlotte<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Stone Crabs Independence Day Celebration<\/p>\n Where: Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd.<\/a><\/p>\n When: Gates open at 4 p.m.; game at 6:05 p.m.; fireworks to follow<\/p>\n Prices: For tickets and info, go to stonecrabsbaseball.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n LEE COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n Fort Myers<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Fort Myers Miracle Independence Fireworks<\/p>\n Where: Hammond Stadium, 14100 Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.<\/a><\/p>\n When: Game at 6:05 p.m.; fireworks to follow<\/p>\n For tickets and more info, go to miraclebaseball.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n ==============<\/p>\n CHARLOTTE COUNTY<\/strong><\/p>\n Punta Gorda<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Annual 4th of July Celebration<\/p>\n Where: Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade<\/a><\/p>\n When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.<\/p>\n Admission: Free<\/p>\n The celebration kicks off with annual Freedom Swim on Charlotte Harbor. Festivities will include live music and dancing; Harpoon Harry\u2019s will offer kids’ crafts, treats and face painting, bathing suit and Hula Hoop contests. Viewing of the fireworks display over Charlotte Harbor begins at 9 p.m. For more info, go to fishville.com\/event\/july-4th-celebration-3<\/a>.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n Punta Gorda<\/strong><\/p>\n What: 4th Fest 2017<\/p>\n Where: Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St.<\/a><\/p>\n When: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Admission: $3; kids under 12 free<\/p>\n There will be vendors, displays, food, drinks, live local music, inflatable waterslides, with fireworks slated for 9 p.m. All rides\/food\/beverages require tickets, except waterslides & bounce houses which accept tickets or a $10 all-day wristband. All proceeds go to support the Punta Gorda fireworks. Parking is free. For more info, go to puntagordafireworks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\nMonday, July 3<\/strong><\/u><\/h3>\n
Tuesday, July 4<\/strong><\/u><\/h3>\n