Where to go for Fourth of July Fun and Fireworks in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Jun. 02, 2025

You'll find plenty of fun things to do for the 4th of July in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. Peruse past events below for inspiration to start planning to join us next year:

On Land

Fireworks over Lemon Bay in Englewood, Florida

Fourth-Fest at Laishley Park features Water-Mania waterslides, vendors, festival food, cold beer, and more, as well as an elaborate fireworks show. The fun starts at 3 pm.

Head over to Laishley Marina a little earlier in the day to catch the Charlotte Harbor July 4th Boat Parade, starting at 11 am. If you've brought your own boat, you're welcome to join in, or you can cheer from the shore. Details on Facebook.

Fishermen's Village always plans a full weekend of family-friendly fourth fun, culminating in fireworks over the harbor.

Places to keep an eye on:

TT's Tiki Bar has been known to throw a Fourth of July Celebration with live music and dancing beneath the fireworks.

Perch 360 usually throws a fireworks-watching bash from the best vantage point in town: their location atop the Wyvern Hotel.

Military Heritage Museum hosted a Family Fun Day last year, which featured a wide array of engaging activities everyone will love!

On the Water

Fireworks over Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, Florida Few things offer a better view of the fireworks than a Sunset and Fireworks Cruise with King Fisher Fleet.

The boat tours below also offered fireworks cruises last year. We'll update this space as events are confirmed to keep an eye on this space:

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

In Englewood, the best place to view was on a 4th of July Fireworks on the Water with Lemon Bay Dolphin Tours.

Head down for the fourth and enjoy the fun and a welcoming party atmosphere from one end of Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to the other.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

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