4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Dunedin

DUNEDIN, FLA — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Dunedin so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store in Dunedin:

Hometown USA Fireworks Show And Live Band

Where: TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin

When: Saturday, July 3 at 7 p.m.

What: Dunedin will host a Hometown USA fireworks show and live band Saturday, July 3 at TD Ballpark featuring a fireworks show and live music by the Bay Kings Band, a seven-piece high-energy band with male and female vocalists.

Gates will open at 7 p.m. with the fireworks show beginning at about 9 p.m. (weather permitting.)
There will be free general admission seating with no tickets are needed. There will be no access to the field. Stadium concessions will be open. No outside food, alcohol, pets, bagged chairs, personal fireworks or sparklers are permitted.

Free limited parking will be available at TD Ballpark, the Dunedin Library and Hale Senior Activity Center.

Independence Day Cart Parade

Where: SPC Zachary L. Shannon Memorial VFW Post 2550, 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin.

When: Saturday, July 3 from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

What: Dunedin Goes Carting will host the 2021 Independence Day Cart Parade Saturday, July 3. Staging will be in the VFW parking lot.

Register for this free event. Participants must have their registration printed, affixed and clearly visible for the judges on their golf carts where there will be live music, food, drinks and a patriotic performance by Progressive Arts from 3 to 5:30. Then the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. led by Uncle Sam to Mease Manor.

There will be prizes for best-decorated carts. Winners will receive a prize pack from Dunedin Goes Carting as well as an invitation to join the group for the next Mardi Gras event.

Parade sponsorships are available. Click here.

Independence Day Rolling Parade

Where: Throughout Dunedin neighborhoods

When: Sunday, July 4 beginning at 1 p.m.

What: The city of Dunedin, Dunedin Fire Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will host an Independence Day Rolling Parade starting at 1 p.m. Sheriff's and fire vehicles will be traveling through neighborhoods to wish everyone a happy holiday. Download the Rolling Parade Route.

Here's what's happening elsewhere:

Patriotic Picnic In The Park

Where: Craig Park on Tarpon Avenue at Spring Boulevard.

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. 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 Spring 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 at 1700 Sunset Drive 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

When: 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.

Independence Day Celebration At St. Pete Pier

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

When: July 2-July 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 so much 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, Vinoy Park, and others.

Safety Harbor 4th of July Parade

Where: 200 Main St., Safety Harbor

When: July 4, 10 a.m.

What: Bring the family to downtown Safety Harbor and see decorative floats and cars drive along Main Street as you celebrate Independence Day. This event is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Remember to wear your red, white and blue. If you want to enter a float in the parade, call 727-726-9601.

4th of July Fireworks Celebration In Safety Harbor

Where: Veterans Park at the Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

When: July 4, 5 to 9:30 p.m.

What: There will be children’s activities, live entertainment, food vendors, and plenty of fun for the whole family. The fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m.

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.

Treasure Island Fireworks Show

Where: Fireworks will be shot from the beach near Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd.

When: Sunday, July 4 (rain date July 5) starting at 9 p.m.

What: The city of Treasure Island will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show on the beach. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show as fireworks light up the night sky. Those coming out to the fireworks show will be able to park in Treasure Island Park for a $20 flat-rate parking fee. Find a list of all metered parking lots by visiting mytreasureisland.com and by clicking on "Parking" in the main drop-down menu.

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