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7 Things to do this 4th of July in the Big Gauva

July 2, 2019 by The Big Guava

Looking for places to watch fireworks this 4th of July?   Here is list of the top places to watch fireworks around the Big Gauva!

1.   Boom By The Bay:

 Winters & Yonker, P.A.o presents: Rock the Park in downtown Tampa. A free monthly music series showcasing musical talents of all genres. Please help us spread the word & invite your friends!One Night RodeoThe RealityOmari DillardIvy Alexhosted by Greg Wolf of Street Laced Marketing & Promotions, Inc+ Deejay Xplicid

This is a FREE event located at:

​ Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

1001 North Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33607

2.  Tampa’s Red, White and Blue Festival

Tampa’s favorite celebration of the red, white, and blue is here again! Admission is FREE for all!Also enjoy free parking for the first 2 hours in both the West and East Garage! Come representing in your patriotic colors and join us for a family fun evening in Channel District! The event will spans from the courtyards of the Grand Central at Kennedy into streets as a fest festival on Madison (between Channelside Drive and Meridian Street) as we welcome 4th of July and the 7th Annual Tampa Red White & Blue Festival!This year’s celebration will be like no other!

Throughout the rest of the fest, enjoy lots of family fun activities including Best Dressed Contest, Uncle Sam on Stilt, Bobbing for Apples, Family Food Eating Contest, Live Music performances from Jazz to Americana, food court with your American Faves, and free Blue Bunny ice cream!In America, our dogs are family, so this year in honor of our loyal buddies, we are kicking off the fest with a Patriotic Paws Walk down Madison Street! Bring your pups and family out in their red, white and blue and join us! Feel free to bring your dog to celebrate at the fest with you! Registration is free for all participating dogs and can be done upon arrival if spots are still remaining. Check in is at 3pm. Paw Walk begins at approx. 3:30pmOh and let’s not forget, there will be a face painter at the event and I9 sports so there will be all round fun for the kids!After the festivities, the a 1 min drive or a simple 8 min walk down to the Convention Center to enjoy the firework show that kicks off at 9pm!Tell everybody…your neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends to color Tampa Bay – Red, White, and Blue and come out to celebrate America, The Beautiful!

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​Location: 

Grand Central at Kennedy

1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33606 

3.  Bush Gardens 4th of July Celebration

Watch the skies of Tampa Bay light up in red, white, and blue at the Busch Gardens 4th of July Celebration! Enjoy all your favorite thrill rides, plus an extended fireworks show.

It’s an unforgettable evening full of fun for the whole family!

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Location – Bush Gardens – Tampa 

4.   Red, White and Booze Party! 

???????? Celebrate the great U-S-A with us on #1stAveSouth! ????????We’re partying with that red, white & blue spirit for 3 days—drink specials, lawn games, music by Certified Fresh DJs & more! ???? DRINK SPECIALS ????$3 Jello Shots$3 PBR $6 Jack Daniel’s $6 Special Cocktails

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Location: 

​ 330 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33701-4202, United States

5. Clearwater Celebrates America 

Gather your family and friends and bring them to Coachman Park on Thursday, July 4 for Clearwater Celebrates America. This family-friendly event kicks off at 6 p.m. and will conclude with one of the largest fireworks display in Tampa Bay at 9:30 p.m. (schedule subject to change). Best of all, it’s free!There will be lots of entertainment and activities throughout the evening leading up to the fireworks. Entertainment will include family-friendly activities and a patriotic performance by the Coachman Park Pops Orchestra. Visitors can also expect to find vendors, food and drink concessions, a children’s play area and more.Those planning to attend will be allowed to bring a low profile chair and drinking water. There will be no alcohol served or permitted at the park. A large crowd is also expected so please arrive early.Drivers are reminded to expect traffic delays since the Memorial Causeway Bridge will be closed shortly before, during and shortly after fireworks.

Location:  Coachman Park – ClearwaterFor more information, visit MyClearwaterEvents.com.

6.  Crystal River Old Fashioned 4th of July 

Enter your text here.Join us waterfront for some great music, food, games, beer and wine and fireworks.

This is a FREE event to attend and the only large fireworks display in Citrus County on the 4th of July! Fireworks kick off at 9:00pm, weather permitting.

The best view of the Fireworks show will be from Kings Bay Park. A great music lineup with local favorite The Chad Montana Band and this year’s fireworks will be set to music. This is another FREE event brought to you by the City of Crystal River. 

Location: 

City of Crystal River-Government

123 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida 34428

7.  Safety Harbor 4th of July Celebration

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa!VIP Seating on the Bayview Terrace with a BBQ picnic, 2-hours open bar and the BEST view of the fireworks show! $49/adults and $39/children Advance purchase. Picnic 5:30 – 7:30PMOpen Bar 7:30 – 9:30 PMFireworks start at 9 PMPurchase tickets here https://safety-harbor-resort-and-spa.myshopify.com/products/4th-of-july-2019Limited Seating, Reservations Required

The Big Guava

Jesse Erickson is an Editor with The Big Guava. He loves to travel Florida’s Beautiful Gulf coast experiencing the BEST to see, do, eat & drink! He is committed to sharing the very best of his finds with our audience.

Filed Under: See & Do Tagged With: Tampa

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