Bradenton's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Postponed

BRADENTON, FL — The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over the Manatee River has been postponed until Labor Day thanks to the coronavirus, but there are other ways to enjoy the holiday.

First, mark your calendar for the new date of Sept. 7. The decision to postpone this year's fireworks display was made by Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston and Palmetto Mayor Shirley Bryant after consulting Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea.

Meanwhile, dozens of the best restaurants around the Bradenton area will be making holiday memories for the Fourth of July.

Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

Check out this roundup of everything from barbecue essentials to patriotic table decor to be sure your July 4 is the best in the USA.

We consulted OpenTable to find the following restaurants around the Bradenton area that plan to be open on July 4:

• GROVE
• Red Lobster - Bradenton
• PIER 22
• Riviera Dunes Dockside
• MADE
• Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
• Avli Mess Hall
• Lila
• Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.
• Michael's On East
• Element
• Cafe Amici
• Selva Grill
• Sage SRQ
• Casantica Ristorante
• Evoq
• Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails
• Blasé Bistro & Martini Bar
• Veronica Fish & Oyster
• Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen
• Cafe Baci
• Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
• Le Colonne Restaurant- St. Armands
• Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sarasota
• Drift Kitchen & Bar at Lido Beach Resort
• Speaks Clam Bar SAC
• Kona Grill - Sarasota
• LOVELY SQUARE
• Off The Hook Seafood Co.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sarasota
• Red Lobster - Sarasota
• Stonewood Grill & Tavern - North Sarasota
• The Capital Grille - Sarasota
• Seasons 52 - Sarasota
• C'est La Vie
• Cork & Kale
• Roessler's

The Labor Day fireworks show will be best viewed on the Green Bridge and on both sides of the river. The show is expected to kick off around 8 p.m.

“Having this event on Labor Day allows us not only to be more safe and confident from a public health standpoint, but it also allows us to properly honor those whose labor kept us going through the COVID-19 crisis,” Poston said, referring to first responders, law enforcement officers, health care workers and grocery store workers.

“We look forward to celebrating all our red white and blue collar workers this Labor Day," added Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant.