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Where to Celebrate July 4th in Lutz, Wesley Chapel, & Zephyrhills

Celebrate Independence Day around East Pasco and New Tampa with Parades, Festivities and Fireworks

By Vi Keenan~ Publisher of New Tampa-Wesley Chapel Macaroni Kid June 22, 2019

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills or Dade City? 

Summer is in full swing with BBQ's, Picnics, Beach days, Festivals and now it's time for FIREWORKS!!

We have all your Independence Day fun in Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Lutz, and Land O' Lakes — fireworks, parades, festivities, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Here are eight ways you can find your family fun in and around East Pasco and New Tampa on July 4th and celebrate Independence Day:

Fireworks and Morning Market SummerFest 2019

10  am. to 9 pm., Saturday, June 22nd

Zephyr Park, Zephyrhills

Details: SummerFest Morning Market 10am - 2pm. SummerFest Presented by National Aviation Academy will begin at 4 pm and end after the Fireworks. There will be bounce houses, face painters, watermelon eating contest and much more. 

For more information: Click here to find out more about SummerFest 2019 


Freedom Festival

6 pm., Thursday, June 27th

Fellowship Baptist Church Thonotosassa, FL

Details: The Freedom Festival is a fun and exciting event for the whole family, featuring:

Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Inflatable Activities, Live Music, $1 Concession Food Items, Professional Fireworks Show, and so much more!

For more information: Click here to find out more about the Freedom Festival


Connerton's Nation Celebration Independence Day Party

5 pm. to 9 pm., Saturday, June 29th

Connerton, Land O' Lakes

Details: Enjoy Free Games, Fireworks, Live Music, Live DJ, Local Crafters, Free Bounce Houses and more!

For more information: Click here to find out more about Connerton's Nation Celebration


Family Fireworks Celebration

7 pm.- 10:00 pm., Sunday, June 30th

Idlewild Church, Lutz

Details: Food trucks, Games, and Fireworks at dark. 

For more information: Click here to find out more about Family Fireworks Celebration


Cheval's Fourth of July Celebration

4 pm. to 11 pm., Thursday, July 4th

Cheval Golf & Athletic Club, Lutz

Details: There will be lots of entertainment for the kids including water slides, bounce houses, an amazing magician, face painting, games and more beginning at 4:00 PM. Big Firework show at 9 pm

For more information: Click here to find out more about Cheval's Fourth of July Celebration


El Cuatro Fest / Food Trucks, Fun & Fireworks at the Farm

5 pm. to 11 pm., Thursday, July 4th

Barrington Hill Farm Weddings & Events, Dade City

Details: This year’s event will feature music, watermelon eating contests, artisan vendors, food trucks, beer & wine garden, full cash bars, cornhole contest, lawn games, Dj's, and a firework show.

For more information: Click here to find out more about El Quatro Fest


July 4th Celebration Hosted by Avalon Park West

5 pm. to 9 pm., Thursday, July 4th

Avalon Park West, Wesley Chapel

Details: Enjoy a Bounce Park, a Bike Parade, a Bake-off, Community Performances, and Fireworks at 9 p.m.

For more information: Click here to find out more about Avalon Park West's 4th of July Celebration


4th of July Concert for a Cause Celebration

5 pm. to 9 pm., Thursday, July 4th

Bexley by Newland Communities, Land O' Lakes

Details:  Independence Day Celebration with a concert, food trucks, kids bike parade, fireworks & more! 

For more information: Click here to find out more about 4th of July Concert for a Cause Celebration


Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in and around New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O' Lakes, and Lutz!



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