20 Best Things To Do in Florida This Labor Day Weekend 2025
FLORIDA — From the theme parks of Orlando to the beaches of Miami, Tampa’s waterfront, and Jacksonville’s jazz scene, Florida knows how to celebrate Labor Day weekend. The long holiday, running Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, is filled with fireworks, food festivals, concerts, and cultural events.
Here are 20 of the best things to do across Florida this Labor Day weekend.
Orlando
1. Universal Orlando Resort Summer Celebration
Ride roller coasters under the stars, enjoy extended hours, and cap the night with fireworks at Universal Studios Florida.
2. Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Sample global cuisine and see nightly concerts during the International Food & Wine Festival, a foodie favorite.
3. Orlando Carnival Downtown
Experience Caribbean culture with a colorful parade, soca and reggae music, and authentic island food in downtown Orlando.
4. CityWalk Block Party at Universal
Dance to DJs, sip cocktails, and enjoy live entertainment at Universal CityWalk’s Labor Day party.
5. Lake Eola Park Fireworks & Festival
Downtown Orlando lights up with a fireworks show over Lake Eola, plus food trucks and live performances.
Tampa
6. Busch Gardens Summer Nights Grand Finale
Thrill rides, concerts, and fireworks close out the summer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
7. Tampa Riverwalk Fireworks & Festival
Enjoy food, music, and a fireworks finale on the Hillsborough River near Curtis Hixon Park.
8. Tampa Bay Margarita Festival
Sip unique margaritas and enjoy live music and food trucks at one of the city’s most spirited festivals.
9. Tampa Caribbean Festival
Downtown Tampa comes alive with reggae, soca, and steel drums, plus a lively costumed parade.
10. Labor Day Weekend Boat Parade
Watch decorated boats parade through the bay, with the best views from Sparkman Wharf and Harbour Island.
Miami
11. Miami Beach Fireworks Show
Celebrate with food vendors, DJs, and a fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean at Lummus Park.
12. Miami Spice Restaurant Months
Dine at Miami’s top restaurants with special prix-fixe menus during this annual culinary event.
13. Calle Ocho Salsa Festival
Dance in Little Havana with live salsa music, mojitos, and street performances at this cultural celebration.
14. Labor Day Yacht & Boat Parties
Take to the water with sunset cruises, yacht parties, and sandbar gatherings departing from Bayside Marketplace.
15. Wynwood Labor Day Music Fest
Block party vibes fill Wynwood with DJs, live bands, food trucks, and street art.
Jacksonville
16. Jacksonville Jazz Festival
One of the city’s signature events, this festival features Grammy-winning jazz artists and local talent downtown.
17. Jacksonville Beach Fireworks & Concerts
Head to the Seawalk Pavilion for live bands and fireworks over the ocean on Sept. 1.
18. St. Johns River Dinner & Sunset Cruises
Enjoy buffets, cocktails, and skyline views on Labor Day weekend river cruises.
19. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball
Catch minor league baseball at 121 Financial Ballpark, with fireworks and family promotions.
20. Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
Parades, music, and Caribbean cuisine highlight this annual celebration of island culture.
Why Florida Is a Top Labor Day Destination
Florida offers something for everyone this holiday weekend — from theme park thrills in Orlando and waterfront fireworks in Tampa, to beach parties in Miami and jazz festivals in Jacksonville. With warm weather and endless attractions, the Sunshine State is one of the best places in the U.S. to spend Labor Day.
Florida’s Labor Day weekend 2025 is packed with entertainment — whether you want fireworks on the beach, roller coasters after dark, salsa dancing, or family fun at the zoo.
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