Four Ways to Celebrate the Fourth in Tampa Bay with Your Family

The Tampa Bay area brims with family fun throughout the year, and the Fourth of July is no exception. Throughout Tampa Bay, one will find many Independence Day events this year, but among them are these four below that will be certain to entertain, excite, and delight members of the whole family!

Safety Harbor July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Display

Held on July 4^th from 5 to 9 p.m., this free event will take place at the City Marina and on the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa property. The celebration, held along Tampa's scenic Bayshore Boulevard, will offer food and drinks and a play area for kids. The Pool Boys, The Wildlife Refugees, and Shakes Society will provide live music. 13-year-old Kelly Conley will sing the national anthem at 9 p.m., which will immediately precede a grand display of fireworks.

Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park

This free event, to be held near downtown Clearwater (a short drive over the bay from Tampa) starts at 4 p.m. July 2nd and 3rd and 2 p.m. July 4th. The July 4th features include a performance by popular and talented local news anchor John Wilson and his wife Mary K. Wilson with the Mostly Pops Orchestra and a fireworks show that will cap off the event.

4th of July Celebration at the Pier

St. Petersburg's landmark Pier will be the site of a large Fourth of July family celebration that will include, among other highlights, the Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus Entertainers and music provided by the Cool Daddies and Rythm Method. The event is free, but some elements do carry a small charge. For further information, contact 1-727-821-6164. The Pier is located at 800 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida.

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