1- Cookout
Fire up the grill and throw on your freshest catch or a tender cut of beef. We will be embracing the cookout spirit this 4th of July while staying safer at home and keeping the guest list small. You should too. Find tips for grilling up the perfect burger here. See Nanette Wiser’s suggestions for more American Fare you can add to your cookout here.
2- Decorate
Fill your yard with flags, decorate your home with red, white & blue flowers and break out the 4th of July melamine tableware to surround yourself with the 4th of July! You can also check out Nanette Wiser’s tips for decorating a 4th of July bar cart in our June/July issue or online here.
3- Enjoy Your Sparklers!
REMINDER: There is a ban on the retail sale, purchase or use of fireworks that project into the air or explode in Pinellas County. You can, however, still enjoy Sparklers & Fountains. So get your smartphone ready to take countless sparkler photos! Be sure to practice fireworks safety and be mindful of your neighbors. Learn more about what fireworks are permitted in Pinellas County and fireworks safety for those & those around you here.
4- Support Local
Thank you for continuing to support our local businesses. Whether you are picking up the meat for your BBQ from a local butcher, ordering produce from a local market (order pickup from the Corey Avenue Sunday Market here) or purchasing your 4th outfit from a local shop remember to #BuyBeachesFirst.
5- Help Keep Our Beaches & Local Parks Clean
Due to the current situation, the usual large post 4th of July cleanups planned by local organizaitons aren’t happening. You can still do your part to help out though! Make sure to leave our beaches & local parks cleaner than you found them. You can also learn how to join Tampa Bay Watch’s DIY cleanup here.
