Fireworks and festivities: 4th of July celebrations across Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — Pyrotechnics are planned to dance across the night sky as the 4th of July approaches on Thursday. July 4, or Independence Day, commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. It has been a federal holiday since 1941, but celebrations have gone back to the 18th century.

Tampa Bay has a list of festivities to get residents and visitors into the patriotic spirit. View the events that are happening in your community.

All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise stated.
 

Citrus County

• Patriotic Evening
  July 3, 3 p.m. | Liberty Park
  The city of Inverness will be hosting its annual fireworks show over Lake Henderson. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs during the viewing. There will be live music, vendors and plenty of family-friendly activities.
• 4^th of July Celebration
  5 p.m. | Kings Bay Park
  Join the city of Crystal River for a 4th of July celebration. Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, games, kids’ activities and a fireworks show over Kings Bay.

Hernando County

Hillsborough County

Manatee County

Pasco County

Pinellas County

• The Fourth
  4 p.m. – 10 p.m. | St. Pete Pier
  The city of St. Petersburg’s annual fireworks show returns with live performances, vendors, food trucks and a family fun zone. Fireworks will be visible from the entire downtown waterfront.
• Clearwater Celebrates America 2024
  5 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Coachman Park
  There will be a free, patriotic performance at The BayCare Sound. No tickets are needed and seating is first-come, first served. Guests can also enjoy local vendors, food trucks, family friendly activities and live music.
• Fireworks Over the Gulf
  9 p.m. | Treasure Island Beach
  Celebrate America by watching fireworks light up the sky over Treasure Island Beach. The best viewing areas will be near the Gulf Front Park area of the beach located at 10400 Gulf Blvd. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show.
• 4^th of July Parade & Celebration
  9 a.m. | Old Time Pottery
  Join Kenneth City Mayor Megan Zemaitis and Healing Pinellas for a day of food, live music, vendors and more. The parade starts at 66th Street North and 46th Avenue North, then through downtown to Ernst Park, located at 46th Avenue North and 58th Street North.
• 4th of July Picnic in Craig Park
  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Craig Park
  Bring the family to enjoy live music, a water slide, paddle boarding, inflatables, lawn games and free hot dogs. Stay later for the firework show after sunset.

Polk County

• Red, White & Kaboom!
  July 3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Lake Mirror – Frances Langford Promenade
  Live performers will entertain the crowd before a fireworks display launches at 9 p.m. Officials ask for guests to bring canned food items to donate to those in need. All non-perishable items benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE).
• Rockin’ Freedom Fest
  July 3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Park
  This celebration includes food, a water ski show, and fireworks. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
• Legoland’s Red, White & Boom
  10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Legoland Florida
  Get in the patriotic spirit with special activities, a DJ dance party, and a firework display with Lego bricks illuminating the sky through special 3D viewing glasses.
• Rockin’ the Ridge
  3 p.m. | Lake Wailes Trail
  The event will feature an assortment of activities, including a glow-in-the-dark foam party, inflatables, food and retail vendors, train rides, live entertainment, face painting, and a firework show.
• Auburndale 4^th of July Fireworks Display
  9 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Lake Ariana
  Bring the family out to view a fireworks display across Lake Ariana.