TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Why stay home this year when you can check out all the ways you can celebrate the Fourth of July around the Tampa Bay area? ABC Action News is bringing you all sorts of events to help you and your family have a fun holiday.
- Busch Gardens Fourth of July Celebration
- Park visitors can enjoy a fireworks show featuring music, lights, fire and dancing fountains.
- Event runs from June 30 to July 4 and is included with park admission.
- Winter Haven's Rockin' Freedom Fest
- Food trucks, ski show, fireworks at sunset, live music
- MLK Park, starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3.
Madiera Beach Independence Day
- This event will showcase fireworks launched from the Madeira Beach Fundamental School.
- Event runs from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3.
- Lakeland's Red, White & Kaboom
- Family-friendly event with fireworks and live music along the Frances Langford Promenade
- Event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 3; the fireworks launch at 9 p.m.
- Safety Harbor Fourth of July Parade
- This parade down Main Street will kick off the morning of the Fourth and is free for all.
- Event begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
- Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
- This hour-long cruise will offer guests a front-row seat to fireworks and will have a cash bar and prizes for the most patriotic passengers.
- Passengers board at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Tickets start at $59.95 for adults and $54.95 for kids.
- July 4 Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet
- Friends of the Riverwalk hosts this event that will feature a boat parade, water ski show, blessing of the fleet and fireworks.
- Event opens at Sparkman Wharf at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
- Plant City Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebration
- Perfect for the family, this free event will offer face painting, corn hole, a bungee jumper and more.
- Parking lot opens at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Parking is $5 per car.
- Guests are asked to bring cash as there will be no ATMs and no credit/debit cards permitted.
- Lealman Independence Day Celebration
- This event, held at Raymond H. Neri Community Park, will showcase a laser light show and fireworks at dusk. Guests can also enjoy food trucks and a beer and wine garden.
- Event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
- Clearwater July 4th Fireworks Cruise
- This two-and-a-half-hour-long cruise includes an open bar, buffet and live DJ.
- Event begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults start at $139.95, and children two through 12 at $99.95.
- Lutz Fourth of July Celebration and Parade
- In addition to the parade, guests can enter a cake contest and vote for the next Lutz Guv'na.
- Event starts bright and early at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Parade begins at 10 a.m.
- Tarpon Springs Patriotic Picnic
- Guests can enjoy food, bounce houses, water slides and more at Craig Park.
- Event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4
- Temple Terrace Independence Day Celebration
- This event begins with a parade and then will offer live music and fireworks later in the day.
- Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Festivities will resume around 6 p.m. post-parade.
- The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration at Armature Works
- Festivities at this event will include a riverfront concert and fireworks display.
- Event runs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
The Fourth at the St. Pete Pier
- This event features the St. Pete Pier Run, a silent disco and food trucks.
- Event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
