Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in true Punta Gorda style!
Fourth Fest 2026, Punta Gorda’s annual hometown Independence Day celebration, returns to Laishley Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
This family-friendly festival offers nonstop entertainment, great food, live music, and one of the best fireworks displays in Southwest Florida — launched from twin barges right over the Peace River!
General admission is FREE for 2026!
TimeEvent 3:00 PM Gates Open – Food, Beverages, Kids Zone, Vendors & Shopping
4:30 PM Kid’s Watermelon Contests
5:30 PM Nashville Singer/Songwriter Jason Brownie
7:00 PM National Anthem & Color Guard
7:15 PM Mike Riley Community Award
7:30 PM CountyWide Band (Clearwater Records artists from Kentucky)
9:00 PM FIREWORKS OVER THE PEACE RIVER
9:30 PMEvent Ends
Family Fun Zone
Sponsored by United Way — giant inflatables, slides, foam car wash, bubble station, face painting, and more! (Note: No continuous waterslides due to current water restrictions.)
Location
Laishley Park
150 Laishley Ct, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Additional Notes
Plenty of festival food, cold beer, and beverages
Vendors and unique shopping opportunities
No outside food or beverages permitted
Fireworks are 100% funded by donations and sponsors (no municipal funds used)
Want VIP or reserved seating?
PuntaGordaFireworks.com
Support the event
Donate to the Fireworks Fund
Become a Sponsor
Vendor Information
Official Website: PuntaGordaFireworks.com
