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As always, West Orange and Southwest Orange are the perfect communities in which to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re looking for old-fashioned family fun, live music, barbecue and a fireworks display or two, check out these events — all happening in our community!

CLERMONT

TUESDAY, JULY 4

RED, WHITE & BOOM!

7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Waterfront Park, 100 Third St., Clermont. This celebration will be filled with traditional American-type activities for all ages and will end with a firework show over Lake Minneola.

HORIZON WEST

SATURDAY, JULY 1

INDEPENDENCE

FIREWORK SPECTACULAR

Open to Indepen dence residents and their guests, this event is from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1. Hosted at the Tower Green, this event will feature an INDY KidZone, food trucks, entertainment and ven dors. This year’s celebra tion includes a bike parade that kicks off at 7 p.m. Guests can bring their bikes decorated in red, white and blue to parade around the Tower Green. Guests will be treated to a fireworks display over Lake Hancock at 9:15 p.m. This event started in 2016 and has steadily grown to attract more than 5,000 attendees. Parking will be available at Independence Elementary School.

METROWEST

SUNDAY, JULY 2

METROWEST MUSICWORKS

The third annual MetroWest MusicWORKS is from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Organized by MetroWest Public Safety, this free community event will feature food, music, fireworks and fun.

WINDERMERE

TUESDAY, JULY 4

FOURTH OF JULY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The town of Windermere will host its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Town Hall, 520 Main St. The town will provide pancakes, butter and syrup. Bring your own special toppings such as sprinkles, chocolate chips and berries. The town will have sausage, juice, milk and coffee while supplies last. Be sure to swing by the 1887 School House for a tour by the Historic Preservation Board when you’re done eating. This event is free and open to the public.