Area Communities Announce Independence Day Schedules

    The Independence Day Holiday will be celebrated over several days in the coming week, with several area communities hosting large, free-to-attend events that will include fireworks, and live entertainment all part of the festivities.
   Here’s a breakdown of events in Eustis, Mount Dora, and Tavares:
   City of Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront: Wednesday, July 3, 5-10 p.m. at Elizabeth Evans Park and surrounding lakefront. Live entertainment, acrobatic show, and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
   City of Tavares 4th of July Parade and Fireworks: Thursday, July 4. Parade downtown and evening event beginning at 4:45 p.m. Live music, vendors, food trucks, a family zone and more. Seaplane flyover. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
   City of Eustis Hometown Celebration: Friday, July 5 - Beginning at 5 p.m. in Ferran Park includes live music featuring Frankie Moreno at 8 p.m., arts and crafts, vendors, and more. Ski show at 6 p.m. Fireworks over Lake Eustis beginning at 9:30 p.m.