You'll find plenty of fun things to do for the 4th of July in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Below are a few of the bigger celebrations in the area:
 

On Land

Fireworks over Lemon Bay in Englewood, FloridaEnjoy a Family Fun Day at the Military Heritage Museum on the 4th, featuring a wide array of engaging activities everyone will love!

Dance the night away to live music beneath the fireworks at TT's Tiki Bar Fourth of July Celebration on Charlotte Harbor.

The Fourth-Fest & Fireworks event at Laishley Park will feature Water-Mania waterslides, vendors, festival food, cold beer, and more, including their most elaborate fireworks show ever! 

The Independence Day activities at Fishermen's Village is a full weekend of family-friendly fun, culminating in fireworks over the harbor.

Get the best seat in town at the 4th of July Wyvern Celebration Party! They're offering a variety of food and drinks and VIP experiences.

Babcock Ranch, the nation's first solar-powered town, presents a family-friendly 4th of July Celebration with a drone show, bounce houses, food trucks, and more. Note: registration is requested for estimating crowd size. The general public is welcome to the celebration!
 

On the Water

Fireworks over Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, FloridaFor a complete view of the fireworks in Punta Gorda, hop on the Sunset/Fireworks Cruise by long-time local institution, King Fisher Fleet.

Punta Gorda Adventures is offering three different departure times on the 4th: an afternoon cruise, an early evening sunset cruise, and full-dark Fireworks Tiki Cruise.

To check out the light show in the Englewood area, make a reservation on the 4th of July Fireworks on the Water with Lemon Bay Dolphin Tours.

You'll also find the usual amazing food, live music, and a fun and welcoming party atmosphere from one end of Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to the other.

Keep your eye out for updates, and start planning to join us!