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FOURTH FEST 2025

Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

FOURTH FEST, Punta Gorda’s Annual Independence celebration, is scheduled to take place Friday, July 4, 2025 at Laishley Park, Punta Gorda.

This festival is a celebration of the 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 Noon for Fourth Fest 2025 on Friday, July 4th.
  • For 2025 there will be FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL.
  • 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.

FOURTH FEST

Gates open 12pm

Matrasa Lynn

Matrasa Lynn 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Josie Sal

Josi Sal 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Gas House Gorillas

Gas House Gorillas 7:30 to 9:00 pm

FOURTH FEST EVENT SCHEDULE

Time Event
12:00 pmGates Open / Waterslides Open / Vendors Open
3:00 - 3:20 pmWatermelon Eating Contestwatermelon eating contest
4:00 - 5:00 pmLive Music - Matrasa Lynn AcousticMatrasa Lynn
5:30 - 7:00 pmLive Music - Josi SalJosie Sal
7:00 pmNational Anthem & Color Guard
7:15 pmRiley Community Service Award presented by Smugglers FoundationSmuggler's Enterprises Foundation
7:30 - 9:00 pmLive Music - Gas House GorillasGas House Gorillas
9:00 to 9:20 pmLARGEST FIREWORKS in Charlotte County!!!
10:00 pmGates Close

Location Information

Address

Laishley Park, 150 Laishley Ct., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Gates Open

12 noon-10 pm

Admission

General admission is FREE for 2025! We appreciate donations to help offset the expense of the fireworks, which are entirely funded by public donations and sponsorships. Wristbands for unlimited use of the waterslides during the event will be available for purchase for only $10. Limited VIP tickets available.

DONATIONS NEEDED!

Please help support this community event by making a donation online or by mail to The Punta Gorda Fireworks Fund. The fireworks are 100% funded by sponsors and donations. No municipal funds are used.