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MOUNT DORA'S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION STARTS JULY 3

7/1/2019

Mount Dora will celebrate the country’s independence on July 3 with its annual “Freedom on the Waterfront” party.
The free festivities start at 5 p.m. at Elizabeth Evans Park on the lakefront and end with a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Dora at 9:20 p.m. Live music on the park’s stage will be headlined by former Season 14 American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez. Performer David Letourneau will be the opening live music act.

RELATED: Tavares Celebrates July 4th with Parade and Lakefront Party.

Food trucks will be available for snacks and dinner and there will be a KidsZone with fun activities just for youngsters.
Handicap parking will be located in the lower level parking garage near the park. Van shuttles sponsored by Mullinax Ford will be available at the First Baptist Church Mount Dora at 1000 East First Avenue.

RELATED: 10 Best Spots to Watch Fire Works in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

Mount Dora will celebrate the morning of July 4 with a small-town Independence Day Parade along Donnelly Street beginning at 10 a.m.

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THE GUIDE TO FIREWORKS & FESTIVITIES IN MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS

7/1/2019

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Good news! Once again folks get to enjoy parties and fireworks across the Golden Triangle on three separate nights. Here’s the 411 on the free celebrations and firework displays in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.

JULY 3: Mount Dora hosts its annual Freedom on the Waterfront at Elizabeth Evans Park. It will feature live music, a kids zone and fireworks at 9:20. More info

JULY 4: Independence Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. along Donnelly Street in Mount Dora.

JULY 4: Independence Day Parade starts at 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Tavares. More info

JULY 4: After its parade, Tavares will throw a huge waterfront party downtown with live music, train rides, games, bounce inflatables, a rock climbing wall, craft station, Knocker Balls and a human hamster wheel that crushes ice to make snow cones. There will also be food trucks and karaoke and more. More info

JULY 5: The City of Eustis hosts their patriotic party on the lakefront at Ferran Park. The festivities will include a concert by Kaleb Lee and a performance by the Central Florida Show Ski Team on Lake Eustis, plus food vendors, a kids zone and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. More info

RELATED: 10 Best Spot to Watch Fireworks in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

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EUSTIS HOSTS INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ON JULY 5

7/1/2019

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Residents of the Golden Triangle get three festive days of celebration every summer. After Mount Dora and Tavares finish up their parties celebrating the nation’s independence on July 3 and July 4, Eustis takes its turn on July 5.

The city will host its own hometown celebration on Friday, July 5 in waterfront Ferran Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features live music by The Voice contestant Kaleb Lee at the bandshell stage, along with the Central Florida Show Ski Team, and the Triangle Wrestling Club. Also enjoy vendors, food, a kids zone and a spectacular fireworks finale over Lake Eustis at 9:30 p.m.

RELATED: Mount Dora's Independence Celebration Starts July 3
RELATED: Tavares Hosts Big Party and Parade on July 4

As part of the City’s Independence Day event, the Eustis Aquatic Center will offer free admission to the swim and splash pad from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bathing suits are required.

The night will be capped off at 9:30 p.m. with an impressive display of fireworks over Lake Eustis. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the park. Pets are permitted, but must remain on a leash.

Schedule of July 5 Events:
5:30 p.m. – Kaleb Lee (Bandshell Stage)
6:30 p.m. – Central Florida Show Ski Team
8:00 p.m. – Triangle Wrestling Club Demonstration
8:45 p.m. – Kaleb Lee (Bandshell Stage)
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks begin over Lake Eustis

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10 BEST SPOTS TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN MOUNT DORA, TAVARES & EUSTIS

7/1/2019

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Looking for a good vantage point for the local fireworks? Here are some suggestions for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis:

1. Simpson Cove, Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
2. Evans Park, downtown Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
3. Lakeside Inn pool bar, Mount Dora (July 3, 9:20 p.m.)
4. Lakeshore Drive, Mount Dora (July 3)
5. On a boat off Wooton Park (July 4, 9,p.m.)

RELATED: Guide to fireworks & Independence festivities in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

6. Kalua Hale Beach Club, downtown Tavares waterfront (July 4, 9 p.m.)
7. Wooton Park, downtown Tavares (July 4, 9 p.m.)
8. Ferran Park, downtown Eustis (July 5, 9;30 p.m.)
9. Lake Eustis on a boat (July 5, 9:30 p.m.)
10. Crazy Gators in downtown Eustis (July 5, 9:30 p.m.)

If you have any favorite local places to watch local fireworks, please let us know with a comment below.

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TAVARES CELEBRATES JULY 4TH WITH PARADE & LAKEFRONT PARTY

7/1/2019

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America's Seaplane City is stepping up with a big patriotic celebration on July 4 featuring a hometown parade, a multi-plane aerial salute, and a seaplane flyover in downtown Tavares. The theme for this year's party is "Sounds of Freedom."

A seaplane flyover will take place just before 5 p.m. followed by a parade down Main Street that will include roller skaters passing out 1,000 American flags. Meanwhile, 1,000 free ice pops will be dished out to kids by the City’s Rec Rover. Additional parade entertainment includes stilt walkers winding their way through the parade, the Strolling Piano from Disney Springs, line dancers, and the Book Bike from Tavares Public Library peddled by none other than Albert Einstein. A massive American flag will be escorted down the route by Boy Scout Troop 43.

RELATED: 10 Best Spots to Watch Fireworks in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.

After the parade, revelers can make their way to Tavares Square to let the kids enjoy a train ride, games, bounce inflatables, a rock climbing wall, craft station, Knocker Balls and a human hamster wheel that crushes ice to make snow cones. There will also be live music, food trucks and karaoke to keep the adults busy.

Live music kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with The Hootz, a unique, high energy act from Tennessee.

The City of Tavares is also providing a misting tent near the Prop Shop in Wooton Park to keep visitors cool and there will be a nearby pet hydration station for four-legged friends.

Not to be missed are the opportunities to do good deeds. The Big Red Bus will be on hand for blood donations and the K.I.S.S. (Kids in Support of Soldiers) organization will be accepting care package items for American troops (click here for requested items).

RELATED: Mount Dora's Independence celebration is July 3.

Just before the City’s spectacular fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m., an American flag will be majestically raised above the water for everyone in attendance to salute.

The free event has accessible parking available in the lot across from Wooton Park with an entrance from Alfred Street to New Hampshire Street. The free parking garage is available with entrance from Alfred Street to Sinclair Avenue. Visitors should expect delays at the end of the evening when exiting the garage. The rain date for fireworks is July 5th.

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