Press Release by ICON Park Orlando
Light shows, restaurant specials, endless family entertainment
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 29, 2022) – This Independence Day, ICON Park and its tenant businesses are throwing America an iconic birthday party!
Throughout Independence Day weekend, The Wheel, ICON Park’s signature attraction, will be decked out in the bright red, white and blue of the American flag.
On Monday, July 4, the entertainment destination will host patriotic light shows at 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Watch as The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights dance to the patriotic soundtrack during a 10-minute production.
The drinks will be flowing at ICON Park’s The Wheelhouse Bar, The Lawn Bar and Sky Bar. Guests can unlock specials including $4 house shots, $4 domestic beers, $8 July 4th Hurricanes and two-for-one well cocktails.
Ole Red Orlando
Throughout July, Ole Red Orlando is proud to sponsor The Wheel. Any guest who purchases a ticket to The Wheel will receive one free order of Fried Pickles and Green Tomatoes per party (dine-in only). This signature appetizer is the epitome of summer – House-pickled green tomatoes are served with red and white bar-b-que sauces.
In honor of America’s birthday, the restaurant is mixing up a celebratory drink now through July 5. The Ole Red White and Blue Strawberry Mule features vodka, strawberry, ginger beer and blueberries.
Sloppy Joe’s Orlando
On July 4, Sloppy Joe’s Orlando is bringing the Red, White and BOOZE! The restaurant is offering drink specials such as $2 Jello shots, $4 domestic drafts and $5 wells. Every evening, Sloppy Joe’s has a special Sunset Celebration where it toasts with the original Key West location via a live feed. During the patriotic toast on the fourth, guests can enjoy $3 Sunset Shots, $4 Pilar Rum Sun Shots and $20 Papa’s Pilar Rum Flights.
Tapa Toro
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience on the Fourth, take advantage of Tapa Toro’s Bite 30 special. The Prix Fixe dinner is just $35 for three unique courses. Menu options include Empanadas, Chicken Madeira, The Big Pintxo, Flan, Tres Leches and so much more.
Tapa Toro combines contemporary, Spanish cuisine with a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. Its unique paella pit, vibrant tapas menu and extensive selection of imported wines will guide guests through a culinary journey of Spanish flavors and culture in the heart of Central Florida. Don’t miss the nightly flamenco performance at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
After a fun day enjoying the celebration, head to Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips to cool down with a hand-crafted Biscoff Shake topped with whipped cream and finished with a Biscoff cookie.
With more than 50 amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops and can’t-miss attractions, ICON Park offers fun for the whole family this holiday weekend. Take a ride on the brand-new carousel, blow your mind at Museum of Illusions, hang with your favorite stars at Madame Tussauds or discover a new, underwater world at SEA LIFE.
ICON Park is at the center of the new Orlando Entertainment District. Conveniently located near I-4, Florida’s Turnpike and the Beachline, this premiere entertainment destination is easy to access and offers free parking for any Central Florida resident or Orlando tourist.
To learn more about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com.
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About ICON Park
ICON Park is a 20-acre, open-air, gate-free entertainment destination with plenty of fun adventures for the whole family. The perfect place to ride, dine, drink, and explore.
Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, ICON Park offers more than 50 amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and can’t-miss attractions, all anchored by The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet – 40 stories – in the air.
Visit other attractions including SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and Museum of Illusions Orlando. ICON Park also offers a diverse mix of restaurants for lunch, dinner and late-night bites that satisfy a wide variety of flavors and cuisine. Find a unique collection of shopping and dining kiosks and explore each location as you stroll under the festoon lights along the brick promenade.
Enjoy free parking and park admission. Learn more at ICONParkOrlando.com.