Fireworks Near Me: New Port Richey’s 4th Of July 2021

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — As coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, residents are emerging from their cocoons and resuming their traditional celebrations including Fourth of July festivities.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around New Port Richey:

Patriotic Golf Cart Ride & Roll

Where: Railroad Square in New Port Richey

When: Saturday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What: Following a super successful roll-out last year, the Cotee River Golf Cart Owners are once again hitting the streets to put on a Patriotic Ride & Roll Saturday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown New Port Richey. Staging will take place at 10 a.m. in Railroad Square and the Ride & Roll will begin at 11 a.m.

Starkey Market's 4th Of July Extravaganza

When: Sunday, July 4 from 5 to 11 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.)

Where: Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

What: Starkey Market will offer a concert with the John Gonzalez Band, face painting for kids, food trucks, craft beer, wine and $5 drafts, and a private fireworks show hosted by Starkey Blueberry Farm at dusk. and food and beverages. Guests are advised to bring their own chairs and blankets. No outside food, drink or coolers will be allowed.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 6 years and up, and free for children age 5 and younger. Click here.

Here's what's happening elsewhere:

Lutz's 4th Of July Hoe-Down

Where: County Line Produce, 109 Willow Bend Parkway, Lutz

When: Sunday, July 4 from noon to 8 p.m.

What: Hosted by Intensity Academy Gourmet Sauces, Jennifer Dobbs Realtor and County Line Produce Co., Lutz's Fourth of July Hoe-Down will include a fireworks show at dark, food trucks, a corn-eating contest, a watermelon-eating contest, live music including Charles Goodwin on stage from 7 to 8 p.m., a kids' stroller, wagon or Power Wheels parade and vendors.

Independence Day Festival

Where: The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6033 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel.

When: Sunday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What: There will be craft vendors, food trucks, inflatables, axe throwing, games, batting cages, music and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults. A free kids' ticket comes with each adult ticket purchase.

July 4th Celebration At Avalon Park

Where: Avalon Park in Wesley Chapel

When: Sunday, July 4 from 5 to 9 p.m.

What: Avalon Park subdivision will host its annual Fourth of July celebration with a bounce park, a bike parade, a bake-off, community performances, and culminating in a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Zephyrhills 4th Of July Summer Fest

Where: Zephyr Park, 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills

When: Sunday, July 4, from noon to 9:30 p.m.

What: Zephyrhills will host its sixth annual Zephyrhills Summer Fest with games, hot dog and watermelon-eating contests, a kids' dance-off, pony rides, 10 Tampa Bay food trucks, a vendor market with hand-made home decor, soaps, cottage bakers, jewelry and arts, water slides and bounce houses, and sponsor booths with giveaways and photo booths.

Entertainment will include DJ Express from noon to 5 p.m.; country band Fast4Ward from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and county band Crossfire Creek from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

A 30-minute fireworks show over Zephyr Lake will take place at sunset.The event is free but arm bands can be purchased for the water slides and bounce houses with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

Patriotic Picnic In The Park

Where: Craig Park on Tarpn Avenue and Spring Boulevard in Tarpon Springs

When: Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: The daylong celebration on July 4 will begin with the traditional picnic at Craig Park on Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event returns in 2021 for the 13th time after being canceled last year. This family-friendly celebration will include a live band from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food, drinks, a hot dog-eating contest for ages 16 and up and water slides. Bring lawn chairs, swimsuits and towels.

Tarpon Springs Fireworks Display

Where: Fred Howard Park, 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs

When: Sunday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m.

What: Head to Fred Howard Park for a fireworks extravaganza launched from Sunset Beach starting about 8:30 p.m. The best viewing will be at Howard Park Beach. The park, beach and causeway will be open for parking to view the fireworks show. Parking is free after 6 p.m. but is limited so come early. After the park is at capacity, the gates will be closed.

No alcoholic beverages and no personal fireworks are permitted in the park. For set up and safety, Sunset Beach and the boat launch will be closed all day Sunday.

Boom By The Bay

Where: Various Tampa Riverwalk locations along the Hillsborough River

When: Sunday, July 4 starting at 5 p.m.

What: The event begins at 5 p.m. on July 4 with a boat parade and Blessing of the Fleet, which is presented by Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk. The parade will take a similar route as the holiday light boat parade but will have three blessing stations.

The parade will begin in the Tampa Convention Center basin, travel to the Heights and end at Sparkman Wharf. Public viewing locations include the Armature Works, Channelside Drive, the Tampa Convention Center, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Sparkman Wharf and Water Works Park.

Following the boat parade, Boom by the Bay programming will begin at 7 p.m. with family-friendly activities spanning six waterfront locations, including two new locations. Each site will feature activities for all ages, food vendors, entertainment, and fireworks, which will be choreographed together and launched simultaneously at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.).

The six locations this year include: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, presented by the Hard Rock; Armature Works; Tampa Convention Center; Sparkman Wharf; Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, presented by Tampa Downtown Partnership; and Bayshore Boulevard, presented by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida.

The event is free and open to the public. Event goers are reminded to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines and take advantage of sanitation stations at each location.

'The Fourth' Independence Day Celebration

Where: St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg

When: July 2-4 (check link above for all times)

What: This three-day event is filled with fun activities for all, including the inaugural St. Pete Pier Run, Silent Disco, Gulp Coast Craft Beer Garden, food trucks & vendors, pie eating contest, live music on the Visit St. Pete Clearwater Main Stage, karaoke, "Independence Day" movie, roaming entertainers and more.

The traditional Fourth of July fireworks show sponsored by the city of St. Pete is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, at 9 p.m., and will be visible from the entire downtown waterfront, including Bayshore Drive, Straub Parks and Vinoy Park.

Clearwater Celebrates America

Where: Baycare Ballpark, 601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater

When: 7 p.m. with a fireworks show starting at 9:15 p.m. set to choreographed music.

What: The annual celebration is temporarily relocating from its traditional venue at Coachman Park to BayCare Ballpark due to the construction of the Imagine Clearwater gateway project at Coachman Park.

Prior to the fireworks, there will be a concert featuring The Black Honkeys Band, activities and giveaways.

Clearwater Celebrates America is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at BayCare Ballpark by calling 727-467-4457 or online. There will be no viewing locations outside the stadium.

Threshers Celebrate Independence Day

Where: Baycare Ballpark, 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater.

When: Friday, July 2, and Saturday, July 3

What: The Clearwater Threshers and Budweiser will present Independence Day celebrations with fireworks at Baycare Ballpark on July 2 and 3.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday for the 6:30 p.m. games with the St. Lucie Mets. Stay after for the fireworks displays both nights with specials on Budweiser products.

The Baycare Ballpark Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during games. Call 727-467-4457.

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