Overview
- Universal announced the two-night Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, scheduling events for July 3–4 with a new fireworks show planned to start at about 9:00 p.m. each night.
- The company says the Fourth of July programming is included with regular park admission so guests can attend the nighttime spectacular after spending the day in the park.
- Parkwide patriotic décor and live musical performances, including roaming fife-and-drum players, will be woven into the guest experience during both celebration days.
- The festivities extend onto Universal CityWalk with limited-time food and drink offerings, and visitors are encouraged to plan for heavy holiday crowds and early arrival for prime fireworks viewing.
- Universal’s event joins other national semiquincentennial observances and links holiday programming to the park’s daytime draws such as Super Nintendo World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.