Downtown Fort Myers riverfront hotel anchors Independence Day weekend with tribute concerts, waterfront dining, and one of Southwest Florida's largest fireworks displays
WHO: Luminary Hotel & Co. and its signature outlets, including Beacon Social Drinkery, Oxbow Bar & Grill, Chips Sports Pub, and neighboring Caloosa Sound Amphitheater.
WHAT: Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day with a full weekend of live music, waterfront dining, rooftop experiences, patriotic cocktails, fireworks, and family-friendly entertainment throughout Downtown Fort Myers’ Culinary District.
July 3 | Fort Myers America 250 Eagles & Tom Petty Tribute Concert
Doors open at 6 p.m. | Event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Kick off the holiday weekend with an evening of classic rock favorites along the Caloosahatchee River at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater.
• Featuring School of Rock, Listen to Her Heart (Tom Petty Tribute) and To the Limit (Eagles Tribute)
• General Admission: Free
• Premium Seating: Starting at $89
• Food and beverages available for purchase
• Tickets available online
July 4 | America 250 Celebration at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater
Event starts at 6 p.m. | Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of live music, family fun, a drone show, and one of Southwest Florida’s largest fireworks displays. Fireworks are weather permitting and subject to change.
• General Admission: Free; guests may bring blankets and lawn chairs
• Premium Tickets: $14.87, and include reserved theater seating, private full-service bar access, and air-conditioned restrooms
• Live music, family activities, food and beverage vendors, and patriotic entertainment throughout the evening
• Tickets available online
July 4 | Independence Day at Beacon Social Drinkery
Raise a glass to America’s 250th from twelve stories above downtown Fort Myers. With sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River, festive cocktails, and one of the city’s best vantage points for the fireworks display, Beacon Social Drinkery offers an elevated way to celebrate Independence Day.
• Table reservations begin at 8 p.m.
• Table for Four: $200 prepaid through OpenTable
• Reservations include exclusive America 250 commemorative swag
• Full food and beverage menu available throughout the evening
Featured America 250 Cocktails:
• The White House – Wicked Dolphin Coconut Rum, vanilla vodka, and coconut cream
• The Fire Cracker – Corazon Blanco Tequila, triple sec, strawberry, jalapeño, lime, and Tajín
July 4 | Independence Day at Oxbow Bar & Grill
Celebrate Independence Day along the waterfront with lunch, dinner, handcrafted cocktails, and front-row views of the City of Fort Myers fireworks display over the Caloosahatchee River.
• Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Full lunch, dinner, and beverage menus available
• First-come, first-served seating for the evening fireworks display
• Prime waterfront views of the fireworks display
July 4 | Independence Day at Chips Sports Pub
Tee up your Fourth of July with patriotic cocktails, cold drinks, and a lively neighborhood pub atmosphere in the heart of downtown Fort Myers.
• Hours: Noon – 11 p.m.
• First-come, first-served seating
• Topgolf Swing Suite reservations encouraged
Featured Cocktails:
• The Liberty Bell – Tito’s Vodka, lemon, muddled blueberries, and ginger ale
• Stars & Stripes Spritz – Bacardi Dragonberry, Blue Curaçao, citrus, and a sparkling finish
Guests looking to make a weekend of the celebration can book an overnight stay at Luminary Hotel & Co. and enjoy convenient access to all Fourth of July festivities just steps from their guestroom.
WHEN: Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4
WHERE: Luminary Hotel & Co. and Caloosa Sound Amphitheater
(2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, Florida)
HOW: For tickets, reservations, event details, and overnight accommodations, visit LuminaryHotel.com/Events and CaloosaSoundAmp.com.