Where to Watch Fireworks in Dunedin, Tampa Bay

Whether you're staying close to home or venturing out, here is where to find fireworks displays across southwest Florida, from Dunedin's Hometown USA celebration to the annual waterfront fest in downtown St. Pete. Happy Independence Day!

The icon colors show which dates the event will take place:

• White: July 4
• Blue: July 3
• Red: July 2

Clearwater Celebrates America

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9:30 PM
• Location: Coachman Park, 300 Drew St., Clearwater, FL 33755
• Admission: Free
• Details: A concert featuring a performance by the Mostly Pops Orchestra with John and Mary K Wilson, is scheduled from 7 – 9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display.
• Link: http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2013/06/13/best-places-to-watch-4th-of-july-2013-fireworks-in-tampa-bay/

City of St. Pete Beach

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: At dark
• Location: Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach, FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: The Upham Beach entrances will be closed to the public starting at 6pm and a beach launch area will be established to prepare for the fireworks at dark. For more information, contact the City of St. Pete Beach at 727-367-2735.

Gulfport's Fourth of July Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9:00 PM
• Location: Gulfport Beach Waterfront Complex, 5500 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport, FL 33707
• Admission: Free
• Details: The city of Gulfport hosts daylong activities, from the Marina Fishing Derby starting at 8 a.m. to the 6 p.m. Parade on Beach Bouelvard.
• Link: http://www.mygulfport.us/City_Calendar/Events2.htm#/?i=2

Madeira Beach Fourth of July Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9:00 PM
• Location: Madeira Beach, Archibald Beach Access, 14400 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708
• Admission: Free
• Details: All day beach party includes live music on the sand, food vendors, beer & cocktail tents, fireworks display at night
• Link: http://Www.MadBeachEvents.com

St. Petersburg Fireworks Spectacular

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9:00 PM
• Location: Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• Admission: Free
• Details: May start at 8:30 p.m. or as late as 10 p.m. due to weather conditions. Best views from the Vinoy, Albert Whitted, and North Straub parks.
• Link: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org

Safety Harbor Fourth of July

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: Pre-celebration starts at 5 p.m., fireworks at dark.
• Location: Safety Harbor Marina, 200 Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor, FL 34695
• Admission: Free
• Details: Celebration starts with live entertainment, food vendors, family activities.
• Link: http://www.cityofsafetyharbor.com/index.asp?nid=61 

Dunedin's Hometown USA Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: Ball game starts at 4:15 p.m.; fireworks are at 9:30 pm
• Location: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, 373 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
• Admission: Free
• Details: The City of Dunedin and the Dunedin Blue Jays presents a Hometown USA Celebration. Enjoy a ballgame, live concert featuring “The Greg Billings Band,” and a spectacular display of fireworks.
• Link: http://dunedin.patch.com/groups/events/p/hometown-usa--july-4th-celebration

Largo's July Fourth Celebration & World Record Attempt

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 p.m. fireworks
• Location: Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: The city of Largo will try to break the world record for the greatest number of people doing the "twist" at the same time; dancing starts at 6 p.m., with $3 charge; no pets, sparklers or personal fireworks allowed in the park
• Link: http://largo.patch.com/groups/kates-blog/p/bp--city-of-largo-calendar-of-events-for-july

Treasure Island's It's a Freedom Thing Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Location: Beach behind Sloppy Joe's, 104th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: Celebration starts at noon with music, family activities, food vendors. Cost for parking. For information, call 360-4121.

Tarpon Springs' Fourth of July Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: Dark
• Location: Sunset Beach, Gulf Roadd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
• Admission: Free
• Details: Patriotic Picnic in Craig Park is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with fireworks at Sunset Beach
• Link: http://ctsfl.us/Events.html 

July 4th at Channelside

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 pm
• Location: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Admission: Free
• Details: This 10th annual event features family entertainment, dragon-boat races, water ski shows, live music and more. Fireworks are also on tap at 9 p.m.
• Link: http://landolakes.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/fourth-of-july-celebrations-nearby  

Independence Day Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 p.m.
• Location: Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200 Inverness Ave., Temple Terrace FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: The fun starts at 7 p.m. with food and entertainment, with the big bang at 9 p.m.

July 4th Celebration at the Florida Aquarium

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 pm
• Location: Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL
• Admission: Discounted admission
• Details: Admission is $15 after 5 p.m. Come eaely to watch fireworks over the channel.

Brandon Blast

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 5-9 pm
• Location: Brandon Westfield Town Center Mall, 459 Brandon Town Center Mall  Brandon, FL 33511
• Admission: Free
• Details: Live music, bouncie house fun, face painting, video game theatre, & magic shows. Chance to win a $1,000 Westfield Shopping Spree Great food, Fireworks.
• Link: https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldBrandon?ref=hl#!/events/386794538107545/.  

Independence Day Celebration

• Date: 7/2/2013
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: McKechnie Field, 1611 Ninth St. W, Bradenton, FL
• Admission: Tickets cost between $5-$10.
• Details: Bradenton Marauders vs. Fort Myers Miracle. Post-game fireworks, concert by David Nail.
• Link: http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51123338&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t3390&sid=t3390  

Freedom Festival

• Date: 7/3/2013
• Time: 4-9 pm
• Location: The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: Fun includes Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker Contest, watermelon eating competition, bicycle decoratin and then of course the fireworks

Fireworks Spectacular over Sarasota Bay

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9 pm
• Location: Sarasota Bayfront Park, Florida 789, Sarasota, FL 34236
• Admission: Free
• Details: Good views from Sarasota Bayfront Park, Harts Landing, The John Ringling Bridge or Bird Key Park.

Siesta Key: 23rd Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 9:15 PM
• Location: Siesta Beach, 948-949 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
• Admission: Free
• Details: Arrive early as parking fills up fast for the 25-minute disaplay
• Link: http://www.siestakeychamber.com/home 

Longboat Key Fireworks

• Date: 7/2/2013
• Time: dark
• Location: Behind Mar Vista Restaurant, 760 Broadway St., Bradenton, FL
• Admission: Free
• Details: 941-387-9519 for more information

PIER 22’s Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and Pig Roast and the Palmetto Fourth of July Festival

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 6-10 pm
• Location: Pier 22 Restaurant, 1200 1st Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 and all along the Manatee River
• Admission: $49.95 for adults and $14.95 for children under 12.
• Details: Phone (941) 748-8087
• Link: http://pier22dining.com/ 

Hogan's Beach Fourth of July

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: Fireworks at dark; party starts at noon
• Exact_Location: 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
• Admission: $10 admission, does not include drinks
• Details: Adults only,hosted by Hulk Hogan with live broadcast by Hot 101.5 sounds Barry Carew Knex Kcao; starts at noon.
• Link: http://events.bradenton.com/tampa_fl/events/show/335398763-hogans-beach-4-th-of-july-biggest-fireworks-show-in-tampa-bay 

July 4th Family Funfest & Fireworks

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: 6-10 pm
• Location: American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum, 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
• Admission: $7-$10
• Details: Come aboard a World War II American Victory Ship; (813) 228-8766
• Link: http://www.americanvictory.org/ 

Tropical Fourth of July Celebration

• Date: 7/4/2013
• Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
• Admission: $17 members, $20 non-members and member guests, Free for children 11 and under (tickets required)
• Details: Bring folding chairs and blankets.
• Link: http://www.selby.org/