Red, White & Kaboom! | Events

Lakeland, Florida -- The City of  Lakeland is pleased to announce that the T.Mims Corp. Red,  White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place  with live music at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford  Promenade!

The event will be on Wednesday, July 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a breathtaking fireworks display dazzling the  crowd at 9 p.m. 

A live concert featuring Sam  Bullock and the Soul Alliance will entertain the  crowd.  This multi-piece R&B Band comprised of a  tight rhythm section horns and back-up singers play music  that includes hits from the 50's, 60's, 70's,  80’s and the 90’s, done with a big band  swag. They also play hit music from Broadway, some  Jazz, and newer pop to round out their repertoire.  

There will be Chow for Now volunteers with  grocery carts circulating through the park collecting canned  goods. Volunteers in Service to the  Elderly (VISTE) is a community-based, non-profit  organization serving Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry and Ft. Meade.

Established in 1983, the primary goal of VISTE is to  enable frail elderly persons to continue living  independently and safely in their own home.  Red, White & Kaboom takes  place at scenic Lake Mirror at the Frances Langford  Promenade located at 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL  33801.  This historic landmark was built in the  1920’s.

 During Red, White & Kaboom  there will be a variety of food and drink vendors around  Lake Mirror so bring a blanket and enjoy the festivities in  celebrating our great nation.  The event will conclude  with a dramatic display of fireworks over the lake.  The evening is free to the public and everyone attending is  encouraged to bring at least one food item to benefit  Chow for Now.

All City parking garages will be open  for T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom.