As the Fourth of July approaches, communities throughout the Tampa Bay area are gearing up for a wide array of festivities. From fireworks and boat parades to concerts, food festivals, and family fun zones, there’s no shortage of ways to mark America’s 249th birthday.
Here’s your county-by-county guide to Independence Day events happening across the region:
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Boom by the Bay
📍 Tampa | July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Tampa’s official Fourth of July bash includes three major events: Star Spangled Sparkman, the Heights District celebration at Armature Works, and the Friends of the Riverwalk Boat Parade.
Star Spangled Sparkman
📍 Sparkman Wharf | July 4, 5–9 p.m.
Features fireworks, a water ski show, boat parade, live DJ, and Blessing of the Fleet. Tickets: $10.
615 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Friends of the Riverwalk Boat Parade
📍 Downtown Tampa | July 4, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
A patriotic boat parade capped off with fireworks and a water ski show. Free to view; VIP options available.
615 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Heights District Celebration at Armature Works
📍 July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Enjoy a riverfront concert, hot dog eating contest, and family-friendly fun. Free and VIP tickets available.
1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
Busch Gardens Fourth of July Celebration
📍 July 4–7
Extended fireworks begin nightly at 9 p.m. Included with park admission.
10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa
Catch the Spirit Festival
📍 Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover | July 4, 1–11 p.m.
Free admission with car shows, drone light show, live music, and kids’ activities. Parking: $10.
215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover
Patriotic Boat Parade on the Pirate Water Taxi
📍 Departs Tampa Convention Dock | July 4, 6 p.m.
Front-row views of boat parade and fireworks. Costume contest and music included. Tickets: $25–$30.
Stop #7, Tampa Convention Center
Plant City Celebration
📍 Plant City Stadium | July 4, 5–9:30 p.m.
Free family fun with fireworks and field activities. Parking: $5 cash.
1810 S Park Rd, Plant City
Lutz Independence Day Parade and Festivities
📍 Lutz | July 4, starting 6:45 a.m.
Includes a 5K run, parade, flag ceremony, and more.
101 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd.
Temple Terrace 4th of July Celebration
📍 July 4, parade at 10 a.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Parade starts at Whiteway Dr. and Gillette Ave. Evening events at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club.
600 Inverness Ave.
PINELLAS COUNTY
Gulfport Parade & Picnic
📍 Tomlinson Park | July 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hot dogs, music, and family fun in Gulfport.
1820 55th St. S, St. Petersburg
Clearwater Celebrates America
📍 Coachman Park | July 4, 5–9:45 p.m.
Food trucks, orchestra, silent disco, and fireworks.
300 Cleveland St., Clearwater
St. Pete Pier “The Fourth” Celebration
📍 St. Pete Pier | July 4, 4–9:30 p.m.
Fireworks, family fun zone, food trucks, and a morning fun run.
600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
St. Pete Pier Run
📍 July 4, 6:30 & 7:45 a.m.
Paid 5K run/walk starting at Spa Beach. Registration required.
Largo Independence Day Celebration
📍 Largo Central Park | July 4, 6–9 p.m.
Live music and fireworks. Parking: $10 on-site or $5–free nearby.
101 Central Park Dr, Largo
Treasure Island Fireworks
📍 Gulf Front Park Lot | July 4, 9 p.m.
Beachfront fireworks; parking $25 (credit only).
10400 Gulf Blvd
Yacht StarShip Fireworks Cruise
📍 Clearwater | July 4, 7–10 p.m.
Includes dinner buffet, open bar, DJ, and fireworks.
25 Causeway Blvd, Slip #55
Taste of St. Pete
📍 Tropicana Field | July 5, 4–10 p.m.
Food vendors and music. RSVP required.
1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg
Innisbrook Resort Festivities
📍 Palm Harbor | July 3–6
Activities include golf, tennis, music, and fireworks on July 5 (open to the public with ticket).
36750 US-19 N.
Safety Harbor Parade & Fireworks
📍 Main Street & Waterfront Park | July 4
Parade: 10 a.m.; Fireworks: 9 p.m.
105 Veterans Memorial Ln.
Clearwater Threshers Independence Celebration
📍 BayCare Ballpark | July 2–3, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball and fireworks. Tickets online.
601 N Old Coachman Rd.
Dunedin Hometown USA
📍 TD Ballpark | July 4, 6–10 p.m.
Parade, games, movie, and fireworks.
373 Douglas Ave.
Tarpon Springs Patriotic Picnic
📍 Craig Park | July 4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Family-friendly picnic with music, food, and water fun.
100 Library Ln.
PASCO COUNTY
Summerfest Zephyrhills
📍 June 28, 2–9:30 p.m.
Fireworks, food, kids zone, and raffles.
38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration
📍 Wesley Chapel | July 4, 5–9 p.m.
Food trucks, contests, and fireworks.
4424 Friendly Way
SARASOTA COUNTY
Stars, Stripes, and Rooftop Delights
📍 Westin Sarasota | July 4, 7 p.m.
Buffet and rooftop view with a DJ. Tickets required.
100 Marina View Dr.
Red, White & Food Festival
📍 The Mall at UTC | July 3, 4–9 p.m.
Free tailgate event with food and fireworks.
140 University Town Center Dr.
Siesta Key Fireworks
📍 Siesta Beach | July 4, 8–9:30 p.m.
Annual beach fireworks show.
948 Beach Rd.
MANATEE COUNTY
Bradenton Marauders Fireworks Night
📍 LECOM Park | July 3, 6:30 p.m.
Shirts for the first 1,500 fans; fireworks after the game.
1611 9th St W, Bradenton
Manatee River Fireworks
📍 July 4, 9:30–10 p.m.
Watch from either side of the river (Bradenton or Palmetto).
POLK COUNTY
Thunder on the Ridge
📍 Haines City | July 4, 4–10 p.m.
Free event with live music, kids’ zone, and fireworks.
555 Ledwith Ave.
Red, White & Kaboom
📍 Lakeland | July 3, 6–9:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Lake Mirror and food drive for local charity.
Frances Langford Promenade
HERNANDO COUNTY
Heroes Boat Parade
📍 Hernando Beach | July 4, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Boat parade and silent auction. Tickets online.
CITRUS COUNTY
Patriotic Evening in Inverness
📍 Liberty Park | July 3, 5 p.m.
Live music and fireworks.
286 N. Apopka Ave.
Crystal River Fireworks
📍 Kings Bay Park | July 4, 4–9 p.m.
Live music and fireworks over the bay.
268 NW 3rd St.
No matter where you are in Tampa Bay, you’re sure to find a local celebration to enjoy the red, white, and blue.
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