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!
Featured July 4th Events in Tampa Bay
- Friday, July 4-Saturday, July 5, 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!
- Friday, July 4, 2025, various times
- Tampa
We can't think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day in Tampa with the kids than with a cruise on Tampa's only pirate ship, the Lost Pearl! They are offering a Boat Parade Cruise and then in the evening, a Fireworks Cruise. You can't go wrong either way!
- Friday, 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.
- Friday, 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.
- Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens' biggest and brightest fireworks show is getting even bigger for July 4th weekend! 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.
Check out Our Top Picks for Fourth of July Events and Parades in Tampa Bay for 2025
(Listed in order of date.)
- 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.
- 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!
- Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025
- St. Pete Pier
Kick off a month-long celebration withÂ
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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
Tampa's Boom by the Bay 2025
- Friday, July 4, 2025 from 4 pm-10 pm
- Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
The annualÂ
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.
- 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.
- Friday, July 4th-Saturday, July 5, 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 on Friday at 9 pm (weather permitting), sponsored by the City of St. Pete, will be visible from the downtown waterfront, including Bayshore Dr, Straub Park, and Vinoy Park. The waterfront show on Saturday will start at 4:30 pm (weather permitting).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Celebrate Fourth of July in Orlando
4th of July at Walt Disney WorldJuly 3–4, 2025, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and moreCelebrate Independence Day with special fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on both July 3 and 4. Magic Kingdom presents “Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” replacing the usual fireworks show. At EPCOT, enjoy patriotic performances by Voices of Liberty and a festive grand finale added to “Luminous: The Symphony of Us.” Seasonal food, themed merchandise, and red, white, and blue touches can be found throughout all four parks. Fort Wilderness guests can also catch the popular 4th of July golf cart parade and special resort activities.
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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