Lakeland and Winter Haven are hosting Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks, live entertainment, food, and activities for the whole family.
Lakeland’s Red, White, and Kaboom!
Lakeland’s annual Red, White, and Kaboom! celebration typically draws between 30,000 and 50,000 people to downtown’s Lake Mirror. This year’s event will feature a 15-minute fireworks show, live music, and the First Friday night market.
City officials expect large crowds and encourage attendees to plan to arrive early. The celebration begins at 6 p.m., with fireworks expected to start around 9 p.m.
Winter Haven America 250 Celebration
Winter Haven is also celebrating America 250 tonight along the shores of Lake Silver. Rockin’ Freedom Fest will take place at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, featuring live music, a water ski show, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks finale at sunset.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
