Tuesday, July 3 – Stars & Stripes Celebration,
1 – 4 pm, $5, Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. Eat, drink and celebrate freedom. Join your friends for live music, dancing, lunch, games, prizes and fun. Tickets available at the Foundation Office or the Gulfport Casino.
www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org/2018/04/stars-and-stripes-celebration
Wednesday, July 4 – Gulfport’s 4th of July Celebration
8 am – 11 pm, Free, Downtown Gulfport, Shore Blvd. Fishing Derby, Sand Sculpture Contest, entertainment and food vendors. Parade at 6 pm and fireworks at 9 pm. 727.893.1066 mygulfport.us/july_4th_celebration
Wednesday, July 4 – Kenneth City Independence Day Parade
10 am – Noon, Free, Begins at 62nd St., proceeds eastbound on 54th Ave. until it reaches 58th St., turns right and heads Southbound on 58th St., ending at Ernst Park,
4600 58th St. where free hotdogs will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. www.celebratepinellaspark.com
Wednesday, July 4 – St. Pete Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Approximately 9 pm, Free, Staged on Upham Beach, St. Pete Beach.
All normal beach and parking ordinances will be in effect.
727.367.2735 www.spbrec.com.
Wednesday, July 4 – St. Petersburg Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
5 – 10 pm, Free, Vinoy Park 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Kids’ games and activities, face painting, food trucks and a patriotic live broadcast from Q105’s Flash. Fireworks -9 pm. www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/events/where-to-see-fourth-of-july-fireworks-across-tampa-bay/232858
Tuesday, July 4 – Treasure Island Independence Day Fireworks
9 pm, Free, Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island.
Metered parking available. mytreasureisland.org/calendar.php
St Pete Beach July 4th Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the fireworks being launched from?
They are being launched from Upham Beach
When are they being launched?
On Wednesday, July 4th at sunset (approximately 9pm)
Will Upham Beach close?
Yes, beach will close the beach for the day in order to fence off the launch area. All but the southernmost beach walkways at Upham Beach will be closed on the day of the fireworks. Metered parking will still be available.
Can I bring alcohol on the beach?
NO! There is no alcohol, glass containers, pets, fire (including for the cooking of food) allowed on the beach at any time.
Traffic?
Expect traffic delays in the city before and after the fireworks are launched. All traffic moving north of the Bayway bridge will be directed off the island from 75th Ave into Pasadena. No exit into Treasure Island will be permitted.
Will there be entertainment on the beach?
The city is not providing live music or other activities, other than fireworks, on the beach. Local beach bars/hotels may have live music or activities available. Contact them directly to find out their schedules.
Be Safe and Have Fun!
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