Volusia County Fourth of July Events 2026: Fireworks, Parades, Concerts and America 250 Celebrations
- Kelsey Walters
- Jun 29
- 6 min read
Looking for Fourth of July events in Volusia County, Florida? From fireworks and patriotic parades to live music, family festivals, beach races, BBQ competitions and America 250 celebrations, communities across DeLand, Orange City, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, Ormond Beach, DeBary, Deltona, Oak Hill, Lake Helen and Ponce Inlet are hosting Independence Day events for residents and visitors. Use this guide to find 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, concerts, festivals and family-friendly events throughout Volusia County.
Orange City America 250 - Freedom and Fireworks
Date and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave., Orange City, FL
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence with an evening of community fun, entertainment and patriotic celebration in Orange City. This family-friendly event will include a watermelon-eating contest, children’s games, bounce houses, a foam pit, live music from Groove Slayers and a fireworks display to close out the night.
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Flagler Avenue’s Independence Day Music Festival
Date and Time: Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5, 2026 - All day
Location: Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Flagler Avenue’s Independence Day Music Festival brings four days of free live music to New Smyrna Beach. Enjoy multiple shows, local jams and a festive holiday atmosphere along Flagler Avenue from July 2 through July 5. The music schedule will be posted on Facebook by The Party’s on Flagler.
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Firecracker Festival DeLand
Date and Time: Friday, July 3, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location: Earl Brown Park, 751 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at DeLand’s Firecracker Festival. This free community celebration is expected to include great music, food trucks, vendors, parachuters, jet flyovers, huge fireworks and a few surprises. Bring the family and enjoy one of DeLand’s biggest patriotic celebrations of the year.
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Ben Franklin: An Ingenious Life
Date and Time: Friday, July 3, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Location: The Little Theatre of NSB, 726 East Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250 at The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach with Ben Franklin: An Ingenious Life. Author and performer Ray Flynt presents a one-man play envisioning Ben Franklin late in life, sharing the wisdom and wit of one of America’s most fascinating founders.
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Flagler Avenue’s Firecracker Beach 5K
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 8:00 am
Location: Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Start Independence Day with a beach run or walk along the beautiful shores of New Smyrna Beach. Flagler Avenue’s Firecracker Beach 5K begins on the sand in front of the Flagler Avenue Boardwalk. Registration opens at 7 am, and runners receive a finisher medal, T-shirt, post-race party and awards at Flagler Tavern.
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July 4th Veterans Parade on Main Street
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 9:00 am
Location: Main Street, Daytona Beach, FL
Honor veterans and first responders during Daytona Beach’s annual Fourth of July Veterans Parade on Main Street. The parade route travels from Atlantic Avenue west along Main Street toward the Main Street Bridge. A special July 4th Veterans Ceremony begins at 9 am by the Clock Tower near the Boardwalk and Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.
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Christmas in July Third Annual Sidewalk Sale
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Celebrate holiday cheer in the middle of summer during the Christmas in July Third Annual Sidewalk Sale on Canal Street. Enjoy festive shopping, sidewalk sales, local finds, seasonal fun and cheerful surprises that bring a little Christmas spirit to Fourth of July weekend in New Smyrna Beach.
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City of Lake Helen 4th of July Parade
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Helen, FL
Celebrate 250 years of American independence with a patriotic parade in Lake Helen. This year’s theme is American Pride, encouraging floats, vehicles, groups and horses to decorate in red, white and blue. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to come together and celebrate freedom, history and community spirit.
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Oak Hill Red, White and BBQ Bash
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Powell Property, 100 Bell Road, Oak Hill, FL
Oak Hill’s Red, White and BBQ Bash brings together BBQ masters, backyard grillers and food lovers for a community event benefiting the Oak Hill Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Enjoy chicken, pulled pork and People’s Choice competition categories, sample entries, vote for your favorites and celebrate Independence Day with great food and friendly competition.
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Independence Day at the Lighthouse
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, 4931, 4928 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Kick off the Fourth of July at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. Visitors can climb 203 steps to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse, explore the historic light station and enjoy family-oriented activities on the grounds, including kid-friendly crafts and historic reenactors. The museum will remain open until 9 pm.
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Ormond Beach Independence Day Celebration
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Ormond Beach before the annual Four Corners Fourth of July Celebration at the Granada Bridge. Enjoy a festive community atmosphere with live entertainment, refreshments, local shops and family-friendly patriotic fun as residents and visitors gather to mark 250 years of freedom.
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New Smyrna Beach 4th of July Celebration feat. The Players
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Riverside Park, 299 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Celebrate America’s 250th in New Smyrna Beach with the City of New Smyrna Beach, Atlantic Center for the Arts and ACA Live. The evening will feature The Players, including former members of Chicago & Friends, along with live music, food trucks, fireworks and free admission at Riverside Park.
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4th of July Freedom Fest
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary
DeBary’s annual Freedom Fest returns to Gemini Springs Park for America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy family fun, live music by Sugar Vibe, food trucks, a beer tent, Kid Zone activities, fireworks, a laser light show and new drone elements lighting up the night sky during the nighttime spectacular.
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United We Celebrate: 250 Years
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard Deltona, FL 32725
Deltona’s United We Celebrate: 250 Years invites thousands of community members to gather for an evening of patriotic fun. Event highlights include bounce houses, face painting, live music, games, rides, vendors and fireworks beginning at approximately 9:15 pm, weather permitting.
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Port Orange 4th of July Spectacular
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Port Orange City Center, 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32129
Celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250 with the City of Port Orange. This annual favorite will include inflatables, food trucks, games, fireworks, a drone show, classic car show, local music, a pie baking competition, watermelon eating competition and extra patriotic fun for the 250th anniversary.
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4th of July Concert: Mood Swings Band and Singer
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Location: The Little Theatre of NSB, 726 East Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250 at The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach with the Mood Swings Band and Singer. The concert will feature patriotic songs, sing-alongs and a video wall of firework projections for a festive indoor holiday performance.
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Edgewater 4th of July Celebration
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Menard May Park (413 S Riverside Dr.) and Kennedy Park (103 N Riverside Dr.), Edgewater, FL
Celebrate Independence Day in Edgewater with an evening of live music, food trucks, vendors, family activities and a fireworks display at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, gather with family and friends and enjoy a community celebration honoring 250 years of America’s story.
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Bandshell Star Spangled Summer Concert Series & Fireworks
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Enjoy Fourth of July at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell during the Star Spangled Summer Concert Series. This free summer concert series brings live music to the oceanfront amphitheater, with nearby parking at the Ocean Center garage, available chair rentals, refreshments and a fireworks finale over Daytona Beach.
