Families, Parks and Recreation

This year’s festivities are extra special as the City is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lake Eola Fountain. Special pyro will be set up near the fountain and birthday cards will be available for citizens to sign. In addition, a coloring contest will be taking place in the children’s area. One child and parents will get to win ice cream with Mayor Dyer for the winning entry for the coloring contest.

A special booth, run by Rochelle’s Boots on the Ground, will be accepting donations toward care packages for our troops. Started by a local seven-year-old, this group sends custom care packages to the men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are currently sending more than 200 packages a month to individuals in all branches of the service from all over the United States.

At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Dyer will kick off the unique fireworks display featuring more than 5,000 “booms” spanning over 20 minutes to commemorate the 2007 Fourth of July celebration. Attendees for Fireworks at the Fountain should arrive early to reserve their spot around Lake Eola to view the City’s firework display.

Mouth-watering and affordable 4th of July cuisine will be available for purchase throughout Lake Eola Park.

For full details on the event, parking and restricted items, please log on to www.cityoforlando.net.

This year’s Fireworks at the Fountain is proudly sponsored by The City of Orlando, Sun State Ford, the Downtown Development Board, Bright House Networks, and Mobile Access Connections.