ABC Locksmith wants you and yours to have a great 4th of July this year so we’ve compiled a short list of things to do around town. This is by no means an exhaustive list but we’ve tried to find a little bit of something for everyone in here. From singles, to couples, to families, family-friendly, and 21 and older events. Celebrate America’s birthday this year at one of these happening events around town!
4th Of July Weekend Events
Fireworks At The Clearwater Threshers Game
This event kicks off July 3 at 6:15 p.m. at Bright House Field, 601 Coachman Road, as the Threshers faceoff against the Brevard County Manatees. A fireworks spectacular is planned after the game. For more information, including game ticket prices, visit the link below.
601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33755
Fireworks At The Dunedin Blue Jays Game
You can’t get much more American than baseball and fireworks. Come on out and celebrate America’s birthday with a FREE baseball game and an awesome fireworks display. Watch your hometown Blue Jays take on the Tampa Yankees at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Game starts at 5:00 PM but you’ll want to arrive early to secure your free tickets. Then enjoy the postgame fireworks show to celebrate the Blue Jays victory over the Yankees!
373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698
Events On The 4th Of July
Channelside Bay Plaza 4th Of July Celebration
The self-proclaimed “Largest summer fireworks show in Tampa” does a good job of living up to its boastful title each year. The party gets started with live music and entertainment. The family-friendly stuff will begin around 6 PM and the fun doesn’t stop until 10 PM.
615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Tarpon Springs Fireworks
Tarpon Springs brings the fun to the whole family this 4th of July with their Patriotic Picnic in the Park. Event starts at 10:00 AM and goes until 2:00 PM, at Craig Park. Following the picnic later that evening, the city will have its fireworks extravaganza at 8:30. Viewing areas for the fireworks are the park, beach and the causeway. The gates at each location will be open prior to the event and then closed as soon as capacity for each is reached to ensure the safety of everyone attending. And speaking of fireworks safety the north end of Sunset Beach and the boat launch are both closed on the 4th, and the south side of the causeway and the beach will close at 2 PM.
5 Beekman Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
4th Of July All American BBQ
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 4th of July celebrations are a Sarasota tradition. The BBQ is always amazing and this year the menu looks absolutely delicious! (Seriously, go check t out.) The Gardens put on a good time and this year they have live music by Lauren Mitchell Band and a fireworks display over beautiful Sarasota Bay. The fun starts at 6 PM and runs through 10 PM.
900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Clearwater Celebrates America
The city of Clearwater is putting on one heck of a massive show this year! Presented by Clearwater Gas this year, they’re going to celebrate America’s 240th birthday by putting on the largest fireworks show in the Tampa Bay area, which they have named “Spark the Sky!”
The event is totally free and the celebrations start at 4 PM, culminating with the fireworks show at 9:30 PM. In between those times, starting at 7:30, entertainment is provided by local-gone-national – Dunedin’s Aubrey Wollett. Clearwater’s Ries Brothers are on the bill too, as are The Coachman Park Pops Orchestra ft. The Wilsons, who will make appearances throughout the evening. Festivities and celebrations include activities for the kids, the usual fare of food trucks, food and drink vendors, and local merchandise and arts & crafts vendors. After an evening of fun and games watch Clearwater gas Spark the Sky between 9 and 9:30 PM.
Coachman Park, 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Safety Harbor 4th Of July Celebrations
Come on down to Main street for a traditional 4th of July parade. A literal parade down Main Street is about as American as baseball-stuffed, apple pie and a perfect way to celebrate America’s 240th birthday! Following the parade, the festivities are gathered around Safety Harbor Marina around 5:00 PM. Live music will be provided by the Mercy McCoy Band, and Stimulus. Don’t miss out of the activities for the whole family and get yourself some food while you wait for 9:30 PM when the fireworks start.
Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
ABC Locksmith wants you and yours to have a wonderful 4th of July and we hope that you now have some ideas about what to do this 4th of July and 4th of July weekend. Be safe this year! Watch your kids around water and only let them use fireworks under your direct supervision.
From all of us at ABC Locksmith – Happy Birthday, America!