Get in the patriotic spirit at Citrus County's Independence Day events!
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Summer is a great time to celebrate the natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm of Citrus County, a hidden gem along Florida’s Nature Coast. The annual Independence Day events held by The Cities of Inverness, Crystal River, and Homosassa are the perfect way to enjoy all these small towns have to offer!
Learn more about this year's events below, you won't want to miss the fun or the fireworks!
25th Annual Old Homosassa Fireworks Festival – June 24, Homosassa
A longtime local favorite, the annual Fireworks Festival features live music, a tug-o-war competition, a pie eating contest, and other family fun. This event is perfect for visitors bringing or renting a boat as the whole event takes place along the Homosassa River. The event ends with a stunning firework display over the Homosassa River. HomosassaFireworks.com
Inverness Patriotic Evening – July 2, Inverness
Join the City of Inverness for their annual Independence Day celebration. In addition to the classic firework show over Lake Henderson, the event includes plenty of food vendors, along with live music from Soul Circus Cowboys and country music sensation Frankie Ballard. This event is another great option for boaters as the firework display and concert can be enjoyed from the lake as well as from Liberty Park. Inverness-FL.gov/Patriotic-Evening
City of Crystal River Centennial Celebration – July 3, Crystal River
This year is bigger and better than ever! To mark their 100th birthday, the City of Crystal River is holding a Centennial Celebration and Fourth of July extravaganza complete with live music, shopping and food vendors, beer and wine, games, a golf cart parade, pop-up exhibit, ceremonial proclamation, and fireworks over Kings Bay. Festivities kick off at the Crystal River Town Square at 10 a.m. CrystalRiverFL.org/special/page/city-centennial-celebration
