Monday will be the celebration of Independence Day, and ABC Action News has created a list of events to help you find a way to celebrate.
Hillsborough County
- Star Spangled Sparkman
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Address: Sparkman Wharf, Tampa, FL.
- Info: Enjoy a water ski show, live music, food, drinks, and fireworks along the waterfront.
- Fourth of July Hotdog eating contest
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Address: Armature Works--Front Yard, Tampa, FL.
- Price: Starts at $25
- Tickets to enter the competition are limited and first come, first serve.
- Info: 25 contestants will compete to see who can eat the most dogs within 5 minutes.
- The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Address: Armature Works, Tampa, FL.
- Price: Starts at $35
- Info: Festivities include a concert, fireworks, boat parade, Kids Zone and an art auction. The event will end at 10 p.m.
- Fourth of July Patriotic Parade and Blessing of Feet
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 4:45 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.
- Address: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL
- Price: Adults and Children: $30 plus tax, marine fee, and $5 gratuity Infants (under 2): Free
- Info: Join the Lost Pearl on the Fourth of July to be part of their patriotic boat parade Patriotic attire is highly encouraged.
- Fourth of July Tampa Dinner Cruise
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Address: 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL.
- Price: Adult: Starting at $129.95 and $10 gratuity, Child: Starting at $89.95
- Info: The Tampa Dinner Cruise Includes: Complimentary Open Bar, a 2-hour cruise, Buffet dinner, DJ Entertainment and great views of Downtown Tampa’s 4th of July fireworks show.
- Fourth of July Cruise
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Address: Pirate Water Taxi 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL
- Price: Starts at $50 plus a $1 fuel surcharge for both adults and children.
- Info: This hour-long cruise will allow you to view Tampa’s city fireworks right above your head. All ages are welcome.
- Independence Day at the History Center
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Address: 801 Water St, Tampa, FL
- Price: $5
- Info: Costumed actors will represent several eras of American military history. Interpreters will share hands-on displays of artifacts, uniforms, crafts and music.
- Friends of the Riverwalk July 4th Boat Parade
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- Address: (see map below)
- Info: The parade route will be like the holiday light boat parade. To participate in the boat parade, be eligible for prizes, and a special Captain's Dinner, please register with Friends of The Riverwalk. Otherwise, anyone who wants to participate in the boat parade is welcome, both on land and sea! Those participating in the boat parade are encouraged to include Lightning décor along with their patriotic-themed displays. The parade begins in the Convention Center basin, travels to the Heights, and ends at Sparkman Wharf.
- Boom by the Bay
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 7 p.m. (Fireworks will begin at dusk, or approximately 9:15 p.m.)
- Address: Downtown, Tampa, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: Enjoy 2.5 miles of Fourth of July activities and fireworks across downtown Tampa. The entire family, including pets, can enjoy live entertainment, kids games, and food trucks. Boom by the Bay promises to draw 'oohs' and 'ahhs' like never before with a bigger and better Fourth of July fireworks display with three firework locations: Sparkman Wharf; Armature Works; and Bayshore Boulevard south of the Davis Islands bridge, which will put on the largest display.
Pasco County
- Starkey Market’s Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Address: 3640 Starkey Blvd, New Port Richey, FL.
- Price: Starts at $10
- Info: The Extravaganza will include fun, food, fireworks, and live music! Bring your own chairs and blankets. Children aged 6 get in free. No outside food or beverages permitted. No coolers permitted
- 7th Annual Zephyrhills Summerfest Fireworks
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Time: 12 p.m.
- Address: Zephyr Park, Zephyrhills, FL.
- Price: Free
- Info: This family-friendly event will have a kids zone, bouncers, waterslides, cooling activities & family games, and a Fireworks Show over the lake. Kids Zone wristbands benefit local charities.
- Patriotic Ride and Roll
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Address: Downtown New Port Richey
- Price: $2 Bicycles/ $10 Golf Cart
- Info: Check-in at Fitzgerald's at 10:00 am. Roll will start promptly at 11:00am. Line-up along Railroad Square. Be sure to bring your helmets and patriotic decorations for your bike or golf cart. No throwing of any beads, candy or objects during Parade. No alcohol or open containers!
- APW July Fourth Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Address: 5060 River Glen Blvd, Wesley Chapel, Florida
- Price: Free
- Info: The event will have a bounce park, bike parade, bake-off and community performances. Fireworks will begin at 9:00pm.
- Fourth of July on the Second
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Address: 4808 Barry Dr, Land O' Lakes, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: This event will offer food, drinks, and fireworks! The local pool and lake will be open.
Sarasota County
- Suncoast’s Largest Food Truck Festival
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Address: 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL.
- Price: Free entry & Free parking
- Info: This event will be located in Parking lot 4 (on the east side) of The Mall at UTC. Enjoy 50+ Food Trucks and vendors, a family fun zone, games, face painting and bounce houses. Parking and admission are free. Sunday night will conclude with Fireworks.
Manatee County
- Palmetto Fourth of July Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 4 p.m. ‑ 11p.m.
- Address: 1036 6th Street W., Palmetto, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: Enjoy live music, fireworks, and local food & beverage vendors.
Pinellas County
- Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Address: 105 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: This is a family-friendly event for all ages. There will be children’s activities, live entertainment and food vendors. The fireworks display goes off at exactly 9:00pm.
- Red, White and Bee you Party: Fourth of July Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Address: Little Explorers Palm Harbor, 35225 US-19, Palm Harbor, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: This is a youth event! There will be dancing, open play, craft activities and balloon drop for this July Fourth Celebration! There are 3 party times available:
- Party #1: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Party #2 : 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Party #3: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- St. Pete Beach Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Address: East end of Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach
- Price: Free
- Info: This is a great location for fireworks, as many of our residents will be able to view from their own backyards. The same holds true for the area businesses and hotels. The 300 block of Corey Avenue will be closed to traffic for the event. Spectators are encouraged to make reservations at local restaurants or hotels for viewing, or pack a classic 4th of July picnic and enjoy the view from beautiful Horan Park.
- Madeira Beach Fireworks
- Date: July 3, 2022
- Time: 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Address: 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: The fireworks will be launched from the Madeira Beach Fundamental School. Parking and viewing is available at 200 Rec Place, Madeira Beach FL. Parking will not be allowed at the school property due to the required fireworks fallout area.
- Fourth of July Circle of Heroes/ Veterans Reef Drive
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Address: 528 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL
- Price: $129.95
- Info: The reef drive will consist of 2 trips to the Circle of Heroes and Veteran's Reef. The AM trip leaves at 6am and the afternoon trip leaves at noon.
- St. Pete Run the Fourth
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Address: Starting near Spa Beach on the St Pete Pier. St. Petersburg, FL.
- Price: $20
- Info: This untimed 5K run showcases the amazing St Pete Pier and St Pete's scenic waterfront. The course is closed to traffic. Each runner will receive a patriotic run bib, and food from Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen and Astro ice cream included in the entry fee. The St Pete Run the 4th shirt can be purchased when registering.
Polk County
- Red, White and Brew 5K
- Date: July 4, 2022
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Address: 1523 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL
- Price: $25 registration
- Info: In addition to pancakes, you receive a tank top, fun finisher’s medal, complimentary root beer, and a brew! There will also be a “Lil’ Firecracker Run” for kids 9 and under.
- Red, White and Kaboom - Lakeland's 4th of July Celebration
- Date: July 3, 2022
- Time: 6 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
- Address: Frances Langford Promenade, Lakeland, FL
- Price: Free
- Info: Lakeland’s Celebration will include a variety of food trucks and fireworks. Organizers ask that attendees bring at least one non-perishable food item. The Iowa Street Parking Garage, Heritage Plaza Garage, and the Main Street Parking Garage will be open for the public. All on-street parking, city lots, and city garages in Downtown Lakeland are free/unlimited all day on weekends. Coolers, alcohol, blankets, and umbrellas in case of rain are permitted. Glass bottles, tents, pop-ups and beach umbrellas are allowed. The event will conclude with fireworks over the lake at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Hernando County
- Red, White and Brew Festival
- Date: July 2, 2022
- Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Address: Anderson Snow Park - 1360 Anderson Snow Rd Spring Hill, FL
- Price: Free Admission, $5 cash parking
- Info: Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. and Beer Sales end at 10:00 p.m. The band will take the stage until 10:30 p.m.
