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Guide to local fireworks & celebrations in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

7/1/2025

Once again residents get to enjoy lively festivities and fireworks across the Golden Triangle on two separate nights to celebrate the nation’s independence. Here’s the 411 on the family-friendly celebrations and firework displays in Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

JULY 3:
Freedom on the Waterfront (Mount Dora)
When: 4-10 p.m.
Where: Elizabeth Evans Park & Gilbert Park, Mount Dora.
What to expect: Family activities in Gilbert Park, live music in Evans Park. Fireworks and drone show scheduled for 9:15 p.m.

JULY 4:
Independence Day Parade & Street Party (Tavares)
Where: Main Street, downtown Tavares
Schedule of events:

4:45 p.m.: Street party on Main Street begins before the parade
5:00 p.m.: Seaplane flyover above Main Street
5:00 p.m.: Small-town parade begins going east on Main Street from the courthouse past City Hall to St. Clair Abrams Avenue.

Parade route: This small-town parade route heads east on Main Street from the Courthouse past City Hall to St. Clair-Abrams Avenue. An evening of fun festivities to follow in Wooton Park.

JULY 4:
Independence Day Celebration (Tavares)
After the parade along Main Street, more festivities kick off in Wooton Park at 100 E. Ruby Street in downtown Tavares, including food trucks, vendors, live music and more.
Where: Wooton Park, downtown
Schedule of events:

6:00 p.m.: Kids’ activities commence along Rockingham Avenue and in Wooton Park
6:00 p.m.: Kids’ dance party with interactive Live DJ in Wooton Park begins
6:00 p.m.: Live music featuring the high-energy party band, Groove Salyers in Wooton Park
6:30 p.m.: Main Street opens to allow traffic to flow normally - will remain until the event's conclusion.
9:00 p.m.: Fireworks

Tips: Free parking is available in the parking garage at 200 N. Sinclair Avenue in downtown Tavares.

JULY 4:
Eustis Hometown Celebration
Where: Ferran Park in downtown Eustis
Time: 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Schedule of events:

Food Trucks and Craft Vendors: 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Eustis Aquatics Center pool will be open from 5:00–7:00 p.m. with free admission.
Silent Disco: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Water Ski Show: 6 p.m.
Live concert by Deep Blue Something: 8:00 p.m.
Firework finale over Lake Eustis: 9:30 p.m.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit Mount Dora Buzz's website, its Instagram and Facebook page. Download the area's free mobile app for info on the go. For local food recommendations, follow Mount Dora Foodie's Facebook and its official Instagram account.

10 best spots to watch fireworks in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis

7/1/2025

Looking for a good vantage point for the local fireworks? Here are the top 10 spots for Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis:

MOUNT DORA: JULY 3, 9:15
1. Simpson Cove & Evans Park
2. Lakeside Inn pool bar
3. The Yardery

TAVARES: JULY 4, 9 p.m.
4. Kalua Hale Beach Club
5. On a boat on Lake Dora
6. Wooton Park
7. Citrus Sky Bar

EUSTIS: JULY 4, 9 p.m.
8. Ferran Park
9. Lake Eustis on a boat
10. Crazy Gators

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit Mount Dora Buzz's website, its Instagram and Facebook page. Download the area's free mobile app for info on the go. For local food recommendations, follow Mount Dora Foodie's Facebook and its official Instagram account.

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