St. Petersburg's 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- The City of St. Petersburg will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 with its annual St. Pete downtown waterfront Fourth of July fireworks display.

With a 50/50 chance of rain and the unpredictability of weather in Florida in July, to be on the safe side, you'd better bring an umbrella if you're heading out to celebrate. Patch will provide update on any severe thunderstorms and event cancellations.

The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. This year's display has a new feature. Spectators can enjoy the fireworks to synchronized music accessible through an optional free phone app called J&M Displays. The app works with iPhone and Android systems. The fireworks can also be enjoyed without music.

The best viewing is along Bayshore Drive from the following parks: Albert Whitted Park, North Straub Park, South Straub Park, North Shore Park, Elva Rouse Park and Flora Wylie Park.

Parking garages, city lots and metered parking will be available in downtown St. Petersburg.

Rock The Beach

The City of St. Pete Beach Rock the Beach Fourth of July celebration will take place Thursday, July 4 from 2 to 10 p.m. at Upham Beach, 6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach.

The event will include live music by the Brian Caudill Band from 2 to 6 p.m. followied by headliner Stormbringer until 9 p.m. when the fireworks display will begin.

Fireworks On Redington Shores

Redington Shores will host a Fourth of July fireworks display on the beach on Thursday, July 4 at dusk. Beach Access is available at 182nd Avenue and Gulf Boulevard.

Museum Of Fine Arts Fourth Of July Buffet

Join the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts Café for art, food, fireworks and live entertainment at the 12th annual Fourth of July Fireworks Buffet on Thursday, July 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 255 Beach Drive N.E.

The cost is $46 for adults and $23 for children under 12. Call the MFA Cafe at (727) 822-1032 for reservations.

Treasure Island Fourth Of July Fireworks

The Town of Treasure Island will host a fireworks show on the beach at Treasure Island Gulf Front Park, 10400 Gulf Blvd., Thursday, July 4 starting at 9 p.m.

Off-site parking will be offered at Treasure Island Park for $15 a vehicle, $25 for recreational vehicles.

Fireworks Yacht Cruise

The Starlite Sapphire Dining Yacht will offer a Fourth of July fireworks cruise with a full menu, music and a full bar.

Boarding will begin at 6 p.m. for departure at 6:30 p.m. at 3400 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Pete Beach. Click here for reservations.

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