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Independence Holiday Schedule

    The Independence Day holiday arrives on Friday, with several public activities scheduled both on the holiday and even before. All three Golden Triangle municipalities have scheduled fireworks shows and a host of activities as part of their celebrations. The fun begins on Thursday, July 3, and ends on Saturday, July 5, with North Lake’s largest boat parade.
   Here’s a breakdown of scheduled activities marking the nation’s birthday:
   - July 3: City of Mount Dora Freedom on the Waterfront from 4-10 p.m. Live music, drone show, fireworks, a children's area, and vendors are all expected to be a part of this event on the Lake Dora waterfront.
   - July 4: City of Eustis Hometown Celebration at the Ferran Park lakefront. From 5-8 p.m. the public can participate in a ‘silent disco’, from 5-7 p.m. the city pool will be open with free admission, at 6 p.m. there will be a waterski show on Lake Eustis, at 8 p.m. live entertainment in the historic bandshell will feature Deep Blue Something, and at 9:30 p.m. there will be fireworks over the lake. All evening, guests can enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, and more in Ferran Park.
   - July 4: City of Tavares 4th of July Celebration from 5-9 p.m. At 5 p.m. enjoy a seaplane flyover followed by a street parade running on Main street downtown from the county courthouse past city hall to St. Claire Abrams Avenue. At 6 p.m., children's activities begin in Wooten Park and The Hootz will perform. At 9 p.m. a fireworks show will begin. Guests are invited to bring chairs or a blanket for viewing comfort.
   - July 4: City of Mount Dora Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. along Donnelly Park downtown.
   - July 5: The public is invited to come to Astor on Saturday evening, July 5, when the annual Independence Day lighted boat parade will convene on the waters of the St. Johns River. Beginning at 8:30 p.m., the parade will run from the South Moon Fish Camp and run south into the downtown area along SR 40 at least as far as the public boat ramps.
   Public viewing areas are available along the river near the SR 40 intersection, including two boat ramps just south of the SR 40 bridge.
   For people wishing to participate with a decorated boat, there is no cost, or registration required. Simply join the fun.
   Additionally, residents are invited to decorate their docks as part of the event.