As the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, here's a list of places to see fireworks across Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough County
Liberty by the Bay
WHAT: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with live music and food trucks before ending the night with a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4 | 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Blvd., Tampa
COST: FREE
The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration
WHAT: Enjoy live music, family activities, and food with waterfront views of the Friends of the Riverwalk Boat Parade and a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4 | 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa
COST: FREE
Freedom Fest
WHAT: Join the American Victory Ship & Museum for an evening of live entertainment, a boat parade and a fireworks display along Tampa's waterfront.
WHEN: JULY 4 | 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
WHERE: 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
COST: $16 for adults.
Temple Terrace Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: Celebrate with a morning parade, live music, food trucks, family activities and a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4 | Parade at 10 a.m.; festivities at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
WHERE: Parade begins at 6610 Whiteway Dr.; evening celebration at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200 Inverness Ave., Temple Terrace
COST: FREE
Busch Gardens Fourth of July Celebration
WHAT: Experience Summer Nights with an extended patriotic drone and fireworks spectacular following the Wild Skies Drone Show.
WHEN: July 4-6 | Nightly (fireworks around 9-10 p.m.)
WHERE: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa
COST: Included with park admission
Pinellas County
WHAT: A two-day festival with a variety of events for all ages that ends with a fireworks show at Coachman Park.
WHEN: July 3 and July 4 (fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 4)
WHERE: Coachman Park | 300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
COST: FREE
Hometown USA Celebration in Dunedin
WHAT: A golf cart parade followed by live music and an outdoor movie, games, and a fireworks show finale.
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks 9:30 p.m.)
WHERE: TD Ballpark | 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
COST: FREE
Clearwater Threshers Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: Two nights of baseball games followed by firework shows.
WHEN: July 3 and July 4
WHERE: 601 N. Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater
COST: Tickets start at $12
Gulfport 4th of July Community Parade & Picnic
WHAT: A community parade that leads into a family fun day followed by fireworks at Williams Pier.
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: Downtown Waterfront District, Gulfport
COST: FREE
Treasure Island 4th of July Fireworks
WHAT: Bring a chair and watch a fireworks show on the beach.
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island
COST: FREE
Independence Day Celebration in Safety Harbor
WHAT: Live entertainment, food vendors and children's activities followed by a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks start at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: 105 Veterans Memorial Ln., Safety Harbor
COST: FREE
Tarpon Springs July 4th Fireworks Celebration
WHAT: Annual Independence Day fireworks display over the Gulf.
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks begin around 9 p.m.)
WHERE: Fred Howard Park | 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs
COST: FREE (parking is free after 6 p.m.)
WHAT: An Independence Day celebration featuring live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, vendors and a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4, 6-9 p.m. (fireworks begin shortly after 9 p.m.)
WHERE: Largo Central Park |101 Central Park Drive, Largo
COST: FREE
Madeira Beach Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: A waterfront Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food vendors, local vendors and a fireworks show over Boca Ciega Bay.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 5-9 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: ROC Park | 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach
COST: FREE
Pasco County
Pasco County Celebrates America 250th
WHAT: Fireworks, live music, and food trucks
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: Sunwest Park | 17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson
COST: FREE, $5 parking fee
East Pasco County Celebrates America 250th Fireworks Show
WHAT: Fireworks, food, and drinks
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: John S. Burks Memorial Park | 13220 Gene Nelson Blvd., Dade City
COST: FREE
WHAT: Bounce houses, mini sparklers for kids, giveaways and a fireworks show
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 8:30 p.m.)
WHERE: KRATE at the Grove | 5817 Goldview Pkwy., Wesley Chapel
COST: FREE
WHAT: Food trucks, local vendors, activities for kids, a beer garden and a fireworks show
WHEN: July 4 (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: St. George Greek Orthodox Church | 9426 Little Rd., New Port Richey
COST: FREE
Polk County
WHAT: Independence Day celebration with live music, food trucks, a Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team show and fireworks.
WHEN: July 3, 5-9 p.m.
WHERE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 Lake Silver Drive NE, Winter Haven
COST: FREE
WHAT: Fourth of July celebration at LEGOLAND featuring themed entertainment and a fireworks show with special 3D viewing glasses.
WHEN: July 4, park hours
WHERE: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
COST: Included with park admission
Lakeland Flying Tigers 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
WHAT: Minor league baseball game followed by a postgame fireworks show.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Game starts at 5 p.m.; fireworks after
WHERE: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland
COST: Ticket required
WHAT: Independence Day celebration with live entertainment, vendors, food, a beer garden and Polk County’s largest fireworks display.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 4 p.m. until fireworks around 9:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City
COST: FREE
Auburndale 4th of July Fireworks
WHAT: Annual community fireworks show over Lake Ariana.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 9-10 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Ariana Park, 100 E. Lake Ariana Blvd., Auburndale
COST: FREE
WHAT: Independence Day celebration with family activities, live music, food and a fireworks finale.
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 5-10 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:10 p.m.)
WHERE: Mosaic Park & Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow
COST: FREE
Hernando County
Hernando County’s Salute to America 250
WHAT: A countywide Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food vendors, family activities, a drone show and a fireworks finale.
WHEN: July 4 | 4-10 p.m.
WHERE: Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
COST: FREE
Hernando County Fairgrounds Demolition Derby & Fireworks
WHAT: A Fourth of July demolition derby followed by a fireworks show.
WHEN: July 4 | Gates/events begin at 4 p.m.; fireworks after derby.
WHERE: Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville
COST: FREE
Citrus County
4th of July Celebration – Crystal River
WHAT: An Independence Day celebration with live music, food and drink vendors, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show over Kings Bay.
WHEN: July 4 | 4:30-9 p.m. (Fireworks at 9 p.m.)
WHERE: Town Square, 559 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River
COST: FREE
WHAT: An Independence Day celebration featuring live entertainment, food vendors, family activities and fireworks over Lake Henderson.
WHEN: July 3 | 3-9:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Liberty Park, 286 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness
COST: FREE
Sarasota County
Sarasota Bay Fireworks Celebration
WHAT: A waterfront Independence Day fireworks show celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks launch over Sarasota Bay.
WHEN: July 4 | Fireworks at 9 p.m.
WHERE: Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
COST: FREE
Siesta Key Fourth of July Fireworks
WHAT: The 35th annual community fireworks display over Siesta Beach.
WHEN: July 4 | Fireworks at dusk (event 8-9:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota
COST: FREE
WHAT: A professional fireworks display launched from the South Jetty over the Gulf of Mexico.
WHEN: July 4 | Test shot between 8:30-8:45 p.m.; show begins between 9-9:15 p.m.
WHERE: South Jetty
COST: FREE
Manatee County
United on the Manatee River / Bradenton Alive
WHAT: An Independence Day celebration with live music, food trucks, vendors, a kids zone and one of the area’s largest fireworks displays over the Manatee River.
WHEN: July 4 | 5-9:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:10 p.m.)
WHERE: Rossi Park, 452 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
COST: FREE
WHAT: A Fourth of July celebration featuring live music, food vendors, children’s activities and fireworks over the Manatee River.
WHEN: July 4 | 5-10 p.m. (Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m.)
WHERE: Sutton Park, 1036 Sixth St. W., Palmetto
COST: Free
Bradenton Marauders Independence Day Celebration
WHAT: A Bradenton Marauders baseball game followed by a postgame fireworks show.
WHEN: July 3 | Postgame fireworks
WHERE: LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton
COST: Ticket required
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