- 4th of July Celebration Downtown Gulfport Friday, July 4 at 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. The day’s festivities kick off with the Kid’s Fishing Derby at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day with a sand sculpture contest from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., local vendors offering crafts and food, live music starting at 5 p.m., the community parade beginning at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display off Gulfport Beach at 9:15 p.m.
- Fourth of July Spa Beach, 615 Second Avenue N, St. Petersburg Friday, July 4 at 9 p.m. Fireworks are set to go off at 9 p.m. They can be seen from most of the city’s waterfront parks. Admission is free.
- Largo Fourth of July Celebration Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo Friday, July 4 at 6 p.m. Largo will “Light Up the Park” with this free festival, including a DJ, activities, food vendors and fireworks. Limited $5 parking is available.
- Rockin’ Red Glare Bilmar Beach Resort, 10650 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island Friday, July 4 at 9 p.m. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy a massive fireworks show on the beach.
- It’s a Freedom Thing Archibald Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m. The party also celebrates the grand opening of the renovated Snack Shack with food, drinks and live music by Horses Wild. Fireworks close out the celebration at 9 p.m.
- Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Friday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach Children are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in an old-fashioned flag-wavin parade. Afterwards, a treasure hunt will be held among the museum’s exhibits. The city will host its annual fireworks display, launched from Upham Beach at 9 p.m.
REF: Event information obtained from Baynews9.com