WINTER GARDEN CELEBRATES AMERICA 250
Schedule
Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Winter Garden Downtown Historic District | Winter Garden, FL
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WINTER GARDEN CELEBRATES AMERICA 250July 3 & 4, 2026
Historic Downtown Winter Garden, FL 34787
RED, WHITE & BLUES ON THE PLAZA
Featuring Big Ron Betts Trio
Friday, July 3
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Centennial Plaza, Historic Downtown
Free (Hosted by City of Winter Garden)
Kick off your America 250 celebratory weekend with a free outdoor blues concert. The popular Big Ron Betts Trio will light up the stage blending blues, rock, pop, soul, and funk.
22nd ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN KIDS PARADE & BREAKFAST
Saturday, July 4, 8:00 -- 10:30 am
Free (Hosted by Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165 in partnership with City of Winter Garden)
Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 am (Kids 12 & under Eat Free!)
Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St.
Before the Parade, bring the family to a Pancake Breakfast at 8:00 – 10:00 am at the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge. Kids 12 & under eat free, while supplies last. There will also be fun children’s activities and complimentary patriotic decorations (courtesy of Winter Garden Heritage Foundation) for your bike, scooter, wagon, stroller, and even your walking shoes to march in the parade!
Parade: 10:00 am Kickoff (Lineup: 9:45 am) at Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.
Wear your red, white, and blue and parade through historic downtown (all ages welcome). The Parade kicks off at 10:00 am at City Hall (line up at 9:45 am) and loops around downtown’s West Plant Street. Parade procession is typically 30 minutes long. Spectators are encouraged to line the street to get a good viewing spot to cheer on the parade participants. Bring a chair to watch in comfort. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, wave to family and friends as the patriotic parade strolls by.
WINTER GARDEN FARMERS MARKET INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, July 4
Market: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free Event Activities: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave.
Free Admission
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is celebrating America 250 with some good old- fashioned Fourth of July fun including $1 Hot Dogs, holiday kids’ craft station, and more!
PARTY IN THE PARK
Saturday, July 4, 6:00-10:00 pm
Preshow Entertainment & Activities: start at 6:00 pm
Fireworks Display, 9:15 pm
Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Avenue
Free (Hosted by City of Winter Garden)
Spectacular fireworks display over Lake Apopka with live music, family activities, and more for all ages. Enjoy a special red, white, and blue finale in celebration of America 250.
Preshow entertainment includes Live Music performed by special guest band, Dead Radio, as well as Family-Friendly Games, Crafts, Vendors, and more!
Bring a chair or blanket and pack a picnic.
NO Alcohol, NO Grilling, & NO Personal Fireworks are permitted.
AMERICA 250 SELFIE SPOT – Downtown
From July 1 – 30, a designated & America 250 Selfie Spot with a large replica of the City's special-designed America 250 insignia is located at Centennial Plaza to serve as a photo backdrop to memorialize the monumental occasion. Starting Memorial Day weekend, look for other America 250 selfie spots, including outside Winter Garden City Hall, as downtown turns red, white, and blue for the summer.
MORE AMERICA 250 EVENTS
For additional America 250 events, exhibitions, activities - hosted by the City of Winter Garden as well as downtown partners - please visit: https://www.cwgdn.com/888/America-250-Events.
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