Fanfares & Fireworks 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m.

University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field

Gainesville

Keep up with the action on social media using the hashtag #Fanfares26. Enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV, and WUFT Classic.

WUFT-FM Morning Edition and WUFT Amplified host Glenn Richards will serve as emcee for the event.

Performers include

• The Jordan Mobley Jam Band
• The Savants
• The UF Billy Mitchell Drill Team
• Gainesville Community Band and the Gainesville Pops under the direction of Gary Langford

Food trucks include

• B'Z Gelati
• Fat G's BBQ
• Honey Nitro's
• Mayflower Food Truck
• Monsta Lobsta
• Palm & Pine Catering (Pepsi Beverage Trailer)
• Vegan Gator

The fireworks by Skylighters of Florida will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

For safety reasons, no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol are allowed at the event. Coolers are allowed, but will be subject to search by the University of Florida Police Department.

Full-length live stream video archive

More event photos and videos

Photos by WUFT's Sarah Cedeno and drone video by UF Facilities Services. View on Facebook.

Photos from Jenna Ayoub of the UF College of Journalism and Communications. View album on Facebook.

Photos from Craig Lee of the UF College of Journalism and Communications. View album on Flickr.

Location

Flavet Field at the University of Florida, 605 Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville.

Location map

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