Winter Garden plans big day for the Fourth of July

Winter Garden residents can enjoy day full of fun as they celebrate the Fourth of July.

The city, in collaboration with the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165, will kick off the holiday with the 20th annual All-American Kids Parade & Breakfast. Then, in the evening, the city offers its Party in the Park & Fireworks Display.

The 20th annual All-American Kids Parade & Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St. Children and their families are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast made by the members of the lodge. Children eat free; breakfast is available for adults to purchase. There will be entertainment and activities for the children. Children are invited to participate in a parade; a variety of complimentary patriotic decorations will be available to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons and even walking shoes, courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

Everyone is welcome to join the parade of red, white and blue. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and loops around Plant Street. Spectators can line the street to cheer on the parade participants. 

PARADE SCHEDULE
9:45 a.m.: Line up starts in front City Hall.

10 a.m.: Call to attention

10 a.m. Pledge to the flag 

10:15 a.m.: Ode to the flag

10:20 a.m.: National anthem 

10:20 a.m.: Prayer

10:25 a.m.: Introductions 

10:30 a.m.: Speakers

10:45 a.m.: Closing lines up behind Winter Garden Lodge banner

10:45 a.m.: Parade begins

Later in the evening, Winter Garden’s annual Party in the Park will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. Take a chair or blanket or have a seat in the grass for this annual Winter Garden tradition. Live music, family activities, food and more keep the evening fun for all ages. 

The event will culminate with a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Parking is available at several locations on North Dillard Street. 

No personal fireworks or alcohol are permitted.