City News Blog: T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Returns July 3rd with Music, Fireworks & Community Spirit
LAKELAND, FL (May 11, 2025) - Join us on Thursday, July 3, 2025, for the annual T. Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration, taking place at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music, food, and patriotic fun—culminating in a breathtaking fireworks show at 9:00 p.m.
Gary Love and the Moonlighters will take the stage to kick off the festivities. Known for their high-energy performances and timeless covers from the 1970s to the 2000s, this Central Florida favorite is sure to deliver an unforgettable concert. Band members include Gary Love (vocals/guitar), Nick Gregory (guitar), Zach Miller (guitar), Matt Fields (bass), Andy Shreeve (guest keyboard), and Jerry Escobedo (percussion). For more information, visit www.garyloveandthemoonlighters.com.
Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring at least one non-perishable food item to support Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE)—a local nonprofit helping seniors in Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, and Ft. Meade live independently and safely. Your donation will make a big difference for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
- Mims Corp. PresidentTom Mimsshared, “Our family has been honored to sponsor Red, White & Kaboom since 2009. It’s more than just a celebration—it’s a chance for our community to come together, show our patriotism, and support our neighbors in need. We encourage everyone to bring a canned food item for VISTE and help make this year’s event our most meaningful and impactful food drive yet.”
Come hungry! A wide variety of food trucks will be stationed around Lake Mirror, including:
- Big Hot Box
- Burger 21
- Chief’s Food Truck
- Craft Smoke Wagon
- Fat Maggie’s
- The Mango is Mad
- Pelican Snoballs
- Pipo’s Latin Food
- SB&B Seafood
- Thunder Hollow Kettle Korn
What to Bring (and What Not To):
Feel free to bring blankets and personal coolers (no glass bottles or containers, please). For safety reasons, pop-up tents, large umbrellas, or any staked shade structures are not allowed.
Parking: All City parking garages will be open and available for use.
Join the conversation! Share your Red, White & Kaboom experience on social media using the hashtags #redwhiteandkaboom2025 and #RWK2025. Visit www.lakelandgov.net/RWK for more details.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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