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Fourth of July Fireworks Map for Tampa Bay

Just click on the icons to read about fireworks displays and celebrations in your neighborhood and across the Tampa Bay region.

Whether you're staying close to home or venturing out, here is where to find fireworks displays across southwest Florida, from a Hulk Hogan-hosted party on Clearwater Beach to the annual waterfront fest in downtown St. Pete. Happy Fourth!

The icon colors show which dates the event will take place:

  • White: July 4
  • Blue: July 3
  • Red: July 2
The following is a list of fireworks displays that are pinned to the map:

1.) Host: Clearwater Celebrates America
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 PM
Location: Coachman Park, 300 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33755
Admission: Free
Details: A concert featuring a performance by the Mostly Pops Orchestra with John and Mary K Wilson, is scheduled from 7 – 9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display.
Link: http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2013/06/13/best-places-to-watch-4th-of-july-2013-fireworks-in-tampa-bay/

2.) Host: City of St. Pete Beach
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: At dark
Location: Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach, FL
Admission: Free
Details: The Upham Beach entrances will be closed to the public starting at 6pm and a beach launch area will be established to prepare for the fireworks at dark. For more information, contact the City of St. Pete Beach at 727-367-2735.

3.) Host:
 Gulfport's Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Gulfport Beach Waterfront Complex, 5500 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport, FL 33707
Admission: Free
Details: The city of Gulfport hosts daylong activities, from the Marina Fishing Derby starting at 8 a.m. to the 6 p.m. Parade on Beach Bouelvard.
Link: http://www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar/Events2.htm#/?i=2

4.) Host:
 Madeira Beach Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Madeira Beach, Archibald Beach Access, 14400 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Admission: Free
Details: All day beach party includes live music on the sand, food vendors, beer & cocktail tents, fireworks display at night
Link: http://Www.MadBeachEvents.com

5.) Host: St. Petersburg Fireworks Spectacular
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Admission: Free
Details: May start at 8:30 p.m. or as late as 10 p.m. due to weather conditions. Best views from the Vinoy, Albert Whitted, and North Straub parks.
Link: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org

6.) Host:
 Safety Harbor Fourth of July
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Pre-celebration starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at dark.
Location: Safety Harbor Marina, 200 Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Admission: Free
Details: Celebration starts with live entertainment, food vendors, family activities.
Link: http://www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/index.asp?nid=61 

7.) Host:
 Dunedin's Hometown USA Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Ball game starts at 4:15 p.m.; fireworks are at 9:30 pm
Location: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, 373 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
Admission: Free
Details: The City of Dunedin and the Dunedin Blue Jays presents a Hometown USA Celebration. Enjoy a ballgame, live concert featuring “The Greg Billings Band,” and a spectacular display of fireworks.
Link: http://dunedin.patch.com/groups/events/p/hometown-usa--july-4th-celebration

8.) Host: Largo's July Fourth Celebration & World Record Attempt
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m. fireworks
Location: Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL
Admission: Free
Details: The city of Largo will try to break the world record for the greatest number of people doing the "twist" at the same time; dancing starts at 6 p.m., with $3 charge; no pets, sparklers or personal fireworks allowed in the park
Link: http://largo.patch.com/groups/kates-blog/p/bp--city-of-largo-calendar-of-events-for-july

9.) Host: Treasure Island's It's a Freedom Thing Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Beach behind Sloppy Joe's, 104th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL
Admission: Free
Details: Celebration starts at noon with music, family activities, food vendors. Cost for parking. For information, call 360-4121.

10.) Host:
 Tarpon Springs' Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Sunset Beach, Gulf Roadd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Admission: Free
Details: Patriotic Picnic in Craig Park is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with fireworks at Sunset Beach
Link: http://ctsfl.us/Events.html 

11.) Host:
 July 4th at Channelside
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
Admission: Free
Details: This 10th annual event features family entertainment, dragon-boat races, water ski shows, live music and more. Fireworks are also on tap at 9 p.m.
Link: http://landolakes.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/fourth-of-july-celebrations-nearby  

12.) Host:
 Independence Day Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200 Inverness Ave., Temple Terrace FL
Admission: Free
Details: The fun starts at 7 p.m. with food and entertainment, with the big bang at 9 p.m.

13.) Host:
 July 4th Celebration at the Florida Aquarium
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL
Admission: Discounted admission
Details: Admission is $15 after 5 p.m. Come eaely to watch fireworks over the channel.

14.) Host:
 Brandon Blast
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Brandon Westfield Town Center Mall, 459 Brandon Town Center Mall  Brandon, FL 33511
Admission: Free
Details: Live music, bouncie house fun, face painting, video game theatre, & magic shows. Chance to win a $1,000 Westfield Shopping Spree Great food, Fireworks.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldBrandon?ref=hl#!/events/386794538107545/.  

15.) Host:
 Independence Day Celebration
Date: 7/2/2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W, Bradenton, FL
Admission: Tickets cost between $5-$10.
Details: Bradenton Marauders vs. Fort Myers Miracle. Post-game fireworks, concert by David Nail.
Link: http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51123338&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t3390&sid=t3390  

16.) Host:
 Freedom Festival
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 4-9 pm
Location: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL
Admission: Free
Details: Fun includes Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Contest, watermelon eating competition, bicycle decoratin and then of course the fireworks

17.) Host: Fireworks Spectacular over Sarasota Bay
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: Sarasota Bayfront Park, Florida 789, Sarasota, FL 34236
Admission: Free
Details: Good views from Sarasota Bayfront Park, Harts Landing, The John Ringling Bridge or Bird Key Park.

18.) Host:
 Siesta Key: 23rd Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Siesta Beach, 948-949 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Admission: Free
Details: Arrive early as parking fills up fast for the 25-minute disaplay
Link: http://www.siestakeychamber.com/home 

19.) Host:
 Longboat Key Fireworks
Date: 7/2/2013
Time: dark
Location: Behind Mar Vista Restaurant, 760 Broadway St., Bradenton, FL
Admission: Free
Details: 941-387-9519 for more information

20.) Host:
 PIER 22’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and Pig Roast and the Palmetto Fourth of July Festival
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 6-10 pm
Location: Pier 22 Restaurant, 1200 1st Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 and all along the Manatee River
Admission: $49.95 for adults and $14.95 for children under 12.
Details: Phone (941) 748-8087
Link: http://pier22dining.com/ 

21.) Host:
 Hogan's Beach Fourth of July
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Fireworks at dark; party starts at noon
Exact_Location: 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
Admission: $10 admission, does not include drinks
Details: Adults only,hosted by Hulk Hogan with live broadcast by hot 101.5 sounds Barry Carew Knex Kcao; starts at noon.
Link: http://events.bradenton.com/tampa_fl/events/show/335398763-hogans-beach-4-th-of-july-biggest-fireworks-show-in-tampa-bay 

22.) Host:
 July 4th Family Funfest & Fireworks
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 6-10 pm
Location: American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Admission: $7-$10
Details: Come aboard a World War II American Victory Ship; (813) 228-8766
Link: http://www.americanvictory.org/ 

23.) Host:
 Tropical Fourth of July Celebration
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Admission: $17 members, $20 non-members and member guests, Free for children 11 and under (tickets required)
Details: Bring folding chairs and blankets.
Link: http://www.selby.org/


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