Tampa Independence Day Celebrations

Multiple events across the Tampa Bay area on July 4th feature fireworks and food to celebrate this national holiday. Bay Fest: July 4th from 4 PM to 10 PM, citywide celebrations including the Stars & Stripes Sparkman Festival, The Heights District Independence Day Celebration, and a boat parade. Stars & Stripes Sparkman: July 4th from 5 PM to 9 PM, the 7th annual Independence Day celebration at Sparkman Wharf with fireworks, boat parade, and water ski show. Tickets $10. July 4th Boat Parade: July 4th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, the 5th annual parade by Friends of the Riverwalk with "Salute to Service" theme. Free viewing. The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration at Armature Works: July 4th from 4 PM to 10 PM featuring hot dog eating contest and riverside concert. Free entry or VIP tickets available. Busch Gardens 4th of July Celebration: July 4th-7th, four days of events with fireworks at 9 PM nightly. Tickets required. Catch the Spirit and Celebrate America July 4th Festival: July 4th from 1 PM to 11 PM with classic car show, eating contests, and sunset drone show. Free admission. July 4 Patriotic Boat Parade: Starts at 6 PM from Tampa Convention Center docks featuring boat parade and fireworks. Adult tickets from $30. Plant City July 4th Celebration: July 4th from 5 PM to 9:30 PM at Plant City Stadium with field games and fireworks. Free event. Lutz Independence Day: July 4th starting at 6:45 AM with jazzercise, 5K run, and parade. Temple Terrace 4th of July Celebration: July 4th starting at 10 AM with 50th anniversary parade, performances and food vendors from 6 PM, fireworks at 9:15 PM.