The effects of Hurricane Ian are still being felt across Southwest Florida as we make Fourth Of July plans. I spent so many July 4ths down on Fort Myers Beach. I'd hang out around Times Square and then fireworks over the pier. Not this year. Same goes for Naples.
Naples has also postponed their fireworks. They plan to do a fireworks show in December. Since so many of their beach access points are closed that also makes sense. Since that's not longer an option, what is?
The Fourth falls on a Tuesday, let's just call it one long weekend. If you've got a single personal day or vacation day you can use, July 3rd would be a good one. So we'll include some events on the weekend prior to the Fourth.
There's some unique events on this list you may not have heard of. And for those of you who like to get up early on holidays and run a 5k, those are here, too. If I missed one, let me know. I intentionally left off the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center event since tickets are so pricey. You'd be better off heading down to Sky King and buying your own display. I think most of San Carlos Park does this.
2023 is a weird year for us as we continue to rebuild. With less events, it's possible that the remaining outdoor fireworks shows will be more crowded than you are used to. Have a great 4th of July everyone!
Backstage Party
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM
Rockstar Harley-Davidson
Bikes Brew & Bagels
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 9 AM – 11 AM
The Specific Chiropractic Centers - Naples
Kids Fishing Event
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 10 AM – 1 PM
Bass Pro Shops (Fort Myers, FL)
Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 AT 6:30 PM
Hammond Stadium
Independence Day Backyard Picnic Street Fest (Downtown Fort Myers)
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 12 PM – 10 PM
Millennial Brewing Co.
Koreshan State Park Farmers Market
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 AT 8 AM – 1 PM
Koreshan State Historic Site
Independence Day Weekend Sunday Night Fireworks show
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 AT 6 PM
Hammond Stadium
USA Independence Day 5K
Tuesday, Jul 4, 7 – 9 AM
Freedom 5K - Cape Coral
Tuesday, Jul 4
Naples 4th of July Parade
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 10 AM – 12 PM
5th Avenue South
Fishermen's Village Independence Weekend Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 12:00pm-9:00pm
Freedom Swim: 2:30 pm (start is in Charlotte Harbor (SunSeeker area) at the west side of the southbound US41 bridge)
Live Music at our Dry Beach 12 noon-9 pm!
Musician Mark Gorka featured 12 noon-4 pm followed by From the Edge Band, 5-9 pm! Gigantic Fireworks Display begins at 9 pm. Best viewing area is from the Dry Beach.
4th Annual Hotdogs for Heroes!!
Tuesday, July 4th Block Party Event: 4pm-10pm
City Tavern in the downtown Fort Myers River District
City of Cape Coral Red, White & BOOM!
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 5 PM – 10 PM
Foot of the Cape Coral Pkwy Bridge - 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E Cape Coral, Florida 33904
Star Spangled Bonita 2023
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM
Riverside Park
4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9:15 PM
Downtown Fort Myers
July 4th Party on the Pool Deck
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 7 PM – 11 PM EDT
Luminary Hotel & Co.
Fourth of July Naples Princess Cruise
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Naples Princess
Freedom Fest Downtown Fort Myers
Tuesday, Jul 4, 3 – 10 PM
