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Sparklebration 2012

The Pasco County Fairgrounds hosts "Sparklebration 2012," a Fourth of July celebration.

From 4pm until closing, corn dogs, cotton candy, candied apples, burgers, barbecue, ice cream and other favorites will be on sale in the All American Food Court. Children can enjoy a free petting zoo, face painting, and a balloon artist. Bounce houses, jumpers, slides, and pony rides also will be available for a nominal fee.

Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol, coolers, pets or personal fireworks, please.

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Click here for the full schedule of entertainment, from vendors and music to comedy and contests like watermelon-eating.

At 6:30pm (weather permitting), skydivers from SkyDive City will drop in with the American flag.

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The fireworks finale starts at 9:15pm.

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