July 4th is nearly here, and that means it's time to figure out how and where to celebrate and where to see the best July 4th fireworks shows in Tampa Bay.

This year, there are a number of cool Fourth of July events from parades, picnics, and of course, fireworks! Whether you're looking to take advantage of the long weekend or just for the day, here's a list of the best events with all the information you need to plan your Independence Day celebration.

We'll continue to update this page as events are announced, so check back often to plan your best July 4th celebration ever!

Check out Our Top Picks for Fourth of July Events and Parades in Tampa Bay for 2025

(Listed in order of date.)

9th Annual Zephyrhills Summerfest and Fireworks

Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 2 pm-9:30 pm
38116 5th Ave, Zephyrhills

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Summerfest at Zephyr Park with a full day of family-friendly fun, including food vendors, market booths, giveaways, live entertainment, a kids zone benefiting charity, free raffles, and more. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy the fireworks show over Zephyr Lake at dark.

Red, White, and BOOM at Dade City Farms

Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 2 pm-9 pm
17143 Lake Iola Rd., Dade City

Head to Dade City Farms for an afternoon of family fun with giant water slides, hayrides, a petting zoo, live music, and tasty bites from local food trucks and vendors. Kids can enjoy activities like gem mining and pony rides, and the night ends with a festive fireworks show. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate; children 2 and under are free!

4th of July at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Friday, July 4, 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens' biggest and brightest fireworks show is getting even bigger for July 4! Be sure to look to the sky at 9:15 pm each night for their Summer Celebration Firework Spectacular followed by an extended patriotic encore from July 4.

Before the fireworks go off, be sure to explore Summer Nights, including exciting shows, entertainment, and more throughout the park. Dance to the beat in their DJ Party Zones. Adults 21+ can also enjoy two complimentary 7 oz beers per day at Pantopia Drinks & Snacks.

Red, White & Views

July 4 and 5, 2025
St. Pete Pier

Kick off a month-long celebration with Red, White & Views, a two-day Independence Day festival. Enjoy a Pier Run, music, and a fireworks display on Friday, July 4. Continue the celebration on Saturday, July 5, with entertainment on the water, free-style jet ski, water ski, and flyboard shows, DJ sets, and much more!

Lutz Fourth of July Celebration and Parade

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 6:45 am
101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz

Start the morning with a one-mile fun run, then stick around for a flag ceremony presented by Boy Scout Troop 12 and Civil Air Patrol. The community parade follows at 10:00 am and afterwards guests can enjoy Guv'na inagurations and the announcement of parade awards! Then enjoy a cake/bake auction fundraiser at the Lutz Civic Center!

50th Annual Temple Terrace Independence Day Parade and Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10 am
Temple Terrace

Head to Temple Terrace in the morning for a festive and fun Fourth of July parade at 10 am and then end it with a fireworks display at Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club at 9:15 pm.

Note: The parade route travels south to Druid Hills, then west to Ridgedale, and finally south to the Temple Terrace Little League fields.

Tarpon Springs Annual Fourth of July Picnic

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10 am – 1 pm
Craig Park, 100 Library Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Kick off your Fourth of July at Craig Park with a festive family picnic hosted by the City of Tarpon Springs. Enjoy live music, bounce houses, water slides, and fun for all ages. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, swimsuits, towels, and sunscreen!

Safety Harbor Fourth of July Parade and Celebration

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 pm – 9 pm
Main Street, Safety Harbor

Head over to the Safety Harbor marina for live entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors and more. And of course, you don’t want to miss the fireworks show at 9 pm.

The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration at Armature Works

Friday, July 4, 2025, 4 pm – 10 pm
Armature Works, Tampa

Festivities include a large-scale riverfront concert, fireworks display overlooking downtown Tampa, Friends of the Riverwalk Boat Parade, Hot Dog Eating competition, and American-inspired art that will be auctioned off during the event. They will also have a Kids Zone complete with bounce houses, slides, an obstacle course, and free crafts. Face painting and glitter tattoos will be available for purchase. Free public access, general admission, and VIP access are all available. This event will benefit K9 for Warriors.

Tampa's Boom by the Bay 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 4 pm-10 pm
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

The annual Boom by the Bay at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park returns! This year's event will feature activities for the whole family, including a free concert, family zone activities, food trucks, and fireworks. The festivities will kick off at 4:00pm as fireworks light up the sky at dusk.

Hometown USA at TD Ballpark

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6 pm-10 pm
TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin

The event kicks off with Dunedin Goes Carting patriotic golf cart parade through downtown Dunedin to TD Ballpark. The celebration continues at the ballpark with a live band, outdoor movie showing of The Little Rascals, games, face painting, and ending the night with a grand fireworks show. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm (weather permitting). This is a free event. Concessions will be available for purchase.

The Fourth St. Pete at The Pier

Friday, July 4th, 2025, 4 pm-10 pm
St. Pete Pier

The outdoor, family-friendly festivities at the Pier will include fun activities such as the annual St. Pete Pier run, a craft beer garden, food trucks, and local vendors. There will be live music roaming entertainers, and more! The traditional Fourth of July fireworks show, sponsored by the City of St. Pete, will be visible from the downtown waterfront, including Bayshore Dr, Straub Park, and Vinoy Park.

Star Spangled Sparkman

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Sparkman Wharf Tampa

Sparkman Wharf is celebrating Independence Day with its 6th annual Star Spangled Sparkman— a staple community event with entertainment for all ages. Guests will have a spectacular waterfront view of the riverfront fireworks show as one of Tampa Bay’s prime viewing locations. Guests will also have front-row viewing of the annual Blessing of the Fleet, followed by the Boat Parade and Water Ski Show presented by Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk. At nightfall, a display of fireworks will light up the sky.

This year, guests will have the ability to reserve a premier viewing area located on the Wharf and beat the summer heat with a covered air-conditioned hydration station, cushioned bleacher seating, exclusive bar, two drink tickets and two food tickets and private restrooms. Advanced ticket purchases will be available soon starting at $100 per ticket for adults 21+ and $80 per ticket for guests under 21.

Fourth of July Celebration at Avalon Park West

Friday, July 4, 2025, 5 pm – 9 pm
4424 Friendly Way, Wesley Chapel

For a celebration including food trucks, a patriotic bakeoff, community performances, bike parades, contests, bounce park and much more, head to Avalon Park West! This event is free to the public. There will also be a fireworks show at 9pm for you to enjoy!

Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 pm – 9:45 pm
300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater

Starting at 5 pm, enjoy local vendors and food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music, and a Declaration of Independence reading on The Green! As the day comes to a close, witness the grand finale – the largest fireworks display in Clearwater’s history accompanied by The Florida Orchestra. Following the fireworks, stick around for an immersive silent disco party to keep the celebration going!

Annual July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet in Tampa

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sparkman Wharf

Celebrate July 4th with Friends of the Riverwalk with a Boat Parade, Water Ski Show, Blessing of the Fleet, and fireworks as part of the Star Spangled Banner festivities at Sparkman Wharf. The parade route will be similar to their holiday light boat parade but will include a Water Ski Show to kick off the celebration, a poker run and a blessing station. There will also be a game zone, 360 photo station, DJ, Uncle Sam, and more.

Boats will be decorated in red, white and blue and compete for most patriotic boat! There will be prize bags for all registered boaters. Check into all our Poker Run stops to be eligible for various raffle prizes!

Registration is required to participate in the boat parade. Spectators are free. VIP is available for purchase to view the parade with seating, drinks and food!

4th of July Freedom Fest on American Victory Ship

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6 pm-9:15 p.m.
705 Channelside Dr., Tampa

Join the American Victory Ship for the ultimate Independence Day bash! Savor delicious refreshments and tasty food trucks, enjoy a Kids Zone, All-American photo ops, live DJ entertainment, and silent auction. You'll also have spectacular views of fireworks and the July 4th Boat Parade.

Please visit the event page for more info on items that are prohibited and for parking info.

Fourth of July Fireworks in Largo at Largo Central Park

Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6 pm – 9 pm
101 Central Park Dr., Largo

Gather up the family, grab your blankets or chairs and head to Largo Central Park for music and an amazing fireworks display. There will be limited on-site parking for $10. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site. Fireworks will begin shortly after 9 pm.

Red, White and BOOM at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Friday, July 4, 2025
LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven

Celebrate America’s Independence Day as the skies above Lake Eloise fill with colorful fireworks. Watch as the skies fill with the biggest fireworks show of the year in the only place that transforms fireworks into LEGO bricks before your eyes. There will also be a DJ Dance Party and a special patriotic ice cream sundae sweet treat!

How to watch July 4th Fireworks ON the Water

Yacht Starship Fourth of July Tampa and Clearwater Fireworks Cruises

July 4, 2025 at 7 pm
Tampa and Clearwater

Celebrate the stars and stripes on the water with a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise! They have several different cruise options that allow you to enjoy a delicious meal, drink from an open bar that's free at sea, and dance on the top deck with a spectacular fireworks finale. All ages are welcome.

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise at Pirate Water Taxi

July 4, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Tampa Riverwalk

Celebrate our nation's independence with a bang! Hop on the Pirate Water Taxi for an hour-long cruise where you'll view Tampa's city fireworks right above your head. Fireworks start at approximately 9pm. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Water taxi rides are $59.95 per adult and $49.95 per child.

Celebrate Fourth of July in Orlando

Universal Studios Florida Resort

Celebrate the Fourth of July with special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk, including live DJs and bands, stilt walkers, and more. The festivities will kick off in the evening and include a special pyrotechnic display in honor of Independence Day.

July 4^th entertainment will kick off at 6:15 pm at the Music Plaza Stage and the party doesn’t stop until the park closes. Entertainment at the Music Plaza Stage will include a live DJ and meet and greets with fan-favorite characters and roaming patriotic stilt walkers. And at 10 pm, guests can enjoy a festive pyrotechnic display over the Universal Studios Florida lagoon to cap off the celebration.

All festivities are included with park general admission.

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