Guide to Disney Fourth of July events

It's a special Independence Week at both Disneyland and Disney World as the next Limited Time Magic focuses on fireworks, music and food during the Fourth of July.

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FIREWORKS

From July 1 to July 7, 2013 a special fireworks display will take place in each park.  A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky”will take place at the Magic Kingdom at  9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.

At Disneyland, the fireworks will be held each night at 9:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Disneyland will hold its largest collection of musical performances by military acts.

Monday, July 1: At Disneyland, the Dixieland Tailgaters will perform on the French Market Stage in New Orleans Square at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

At California Adventure, Global Strike in Paradise Gardens at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2: At Disneyland, the sax quintet Golden Tones will perform in Town Square at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

At Disney California Adventure park, enjoy Latin Salsa with Fuego Azule at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 4: At Disneyland, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band will be part of the flag retreat ceremony in Town Square at 5:30 p.m. and perform at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree at 7:15 p.m.

At Disney California Adventure, the Concert Band of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 4 p.m. in the World of Color viewing area.

Friday, July 5
At Disneyland, the Jazz Ensemble of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.

SPECIAL PARADE

Goofy, Donald and Pluto will introduce the "Celebrate a Dream Come True" Parade with a new pre-show at the Magic Kingdom.

FOOD
There's plenty of new dessert choices for the week in Disney World including,  Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake, the Fourth of July Cupcake, a skillet-baked Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Whipped Cream and the Red, White and Blue "Baked Alaska" Mousse.

In Disneyland and California Adventure the desserts include the Red, White and Blue Mason Jar Desserts,  Patriotic Cotton Candy, Apple Pie Pockets and Fourth of July Cupcakes.