FOURTH FEST In LAISHLEY PARK, Punta Gorda’s Annual Independence Celebration, is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Laishley Park,
Punta Gorda. This year we celebrate America’s 250^th Birthday!

This festival is a celebration of the 250^th Birthday of United States with nonstop entertainment for the entire family. This year’s event features Water-Mania, a group of 12 giant waterslides which will be in Laishley Park. There will be slides of all types and sizes for all ages. In addition to the Water-Mania water slides, there will be a large Kid’s Fun Zone with plenty to keep the young ones excited throughout the day and evening.

Vendors, displays, and unique shopping opportunities await as the park will be filled with booths just waiting for attendees to visit. There will also be plenty of fun festival food, cold beer, and beverages with live music throughout the day.

What would an Independence celebration be without fireworks? This year’s fireworks display is sure not to disappoint with what organizers are calling the most spectacular fireworks display in the event’s history scheduled to kick off at 9:00pm lighting up the sky over the Peace River. The fireworks will be launched from twin barges located in front of Laishley Park! In all, it is sure to be an enjoyable day to remember for the entire family.

• Gates open at 3:00pm for Fourth Fest 2026 on Saturday, July 4^th./strong>
• For 2026 there will be FREE GENERAL ADMISSION.
• (Donations are appreciated at the gate – 100% of donations go towards the fireworks fund)
• Preferred Seating Area & VIP Tickets are also available.
• Wristbands for unlimited use of the waterslides during the event will be available for purchase for only $10.