The nearest big public July 4 fireworks to Horizon West are Winter Garden's Party in the Park over Lake Apopka, 9:15 p.m., free. 2027 details are not out.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Updated each year. The City of Winter Garden has not announced its 2027 Fourth of July plans. This guide describes the 2026 celebration, from the city’s Party in the Park event page, so you know what to expect. We will update it when the 2027 details are posted.

Horizon West is unincorporated, and Orange County government does not put on a Fourth of July fireworks show there. The nearest large free public show is the City of Winter Garden’s Party in the Park at Newton Park on Lake Apopka, north of downtown Winter Garden. In 2026 it ran from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m., rain or shine.

Who to call

  • City of Winter Garden (Party in the Park, kids parade): 407-656-4111
  • Fireworks or fire danger at home: Orange County Fire Rescue, call 911 in an emergency
  • Noise or fireworks complaints: Orange County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line, 407-836-4357

Party in the Park and fireworks

From the city’s 2026 listing:

  • Where: Newton Park on Lake Apopka, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden.
  • When: live entertainment and activities from 6 p.m.; fireworks over the lake at 9:15 p.m. For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the 2026 show ended with a red, white and blue finale.
  • What: live music by Dead Radio, family games, kids’ crafts and food and merchandise vendors.
  • Cost: free admission.
  • Bring: a chair or blanket and a picnic. No alcohol, no grilling and no personal fireworks.

Parking. The city pointed drivers to Bradford Park, the Jessie Brock Community Center and other marked parking zones, plus street parking. Newton Park’s own parking lot, field and boat ramp closed from 5 a.m. on July 4 and reopened the next day, and nonresidents could not park at Trailer City.

The morning parade

Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165 and the city hold the All American Kids Parade on the morning of July 4. In 2026 it was the 22nd parade, from the city’s event page:

  • Pancake breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 320 W. Bay St.; kids 12 and under eat free while supplies last.
  • Parade: lineup 9:45 a.m. at City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.; the parade steps off at 10 a.m. and loops West Plant Street for about 30 minutes. Walk, bike, scooter or pull a wagon; no sign-up needed. No e-bikes or electric scooters.

The night before, July 3, the city held Red, White and Blues on the Plaza, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Centennial Plaza gazebo downtown, and on July 4 a concert at Centennial Plaza from noon to 7 p.m.

Fireworks at home

Florida law allows consumer fireworks on three designated holidays: New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) and Independence Day (July 4), under section 791.08 of the Florida Statutes. The statute says it does not override local rules on fireworks, and a homeowners association can set its own; check yours before you buy.

Soak used fireworks in water, seal them in a bag and put them in the garbage cart, Orange County says. They never go in recycling. See our trash and recycling guide.

What this means for you

  • Plan on Winter Garden for a big public show, north of Horizon West on Lake Apopka.
  • Arrive early: the park lot is closed, so you will walk from satellite parking.
  • Check back in June 2027 for next year’s times.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the Fourth of July fireworks near Horizon West?

Orange County does not put on a fireworks show in Horizon West. The nearest large free public show is the City of Winter Garden’s Party in the Park at Newton Park on Lake Apopka, where the 2026 fireworks started at 9:15 p.m.

Is Winter Garden’s Fourth of July fireworks show free?

Yes. Party in the Park had free admission in 2026, with live music, games and food vendors from 6 p.m. No alcohol, grilling or personal fireworks are allowed.

Where do I park for Winter Garden’s July 4 fireworks?

In 2026 the city sent drivers to Bradford Park, the Jessie Brock Community Center, marked parking zones and street parking. Newton Park’s own lot and boat ramp close for the day.

Florida law allows consumer fireworks on three designated holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Independence Day, July 4. The law does not override local rules, and homeowners associations can set their own.