Larissa Rydin

Tampa

Hillsborough County

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Florida

Seminole Heights

Temple Terrace

Carrollwood-Northdale

Brandon

Bloomingdale-Riverview

Westchase

Pinellas County

St. Pete

Safety Harbor

Lutz

Clearwater

Lutz Community Center

Lutz Independence Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, July 4, 6:30 a.m.
This family race, held annually on July 4, will kick off at the Lutz Community Center with bib pickup from 6:30 to 7 a.m.
The chip-timed 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m., while the 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m.The pick-up location is the Lutz Train Depot, 101 W Lutz Lake Fern Road.&nbsp;
No race day registration is allowed.
More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lutz/LutzIndependenceDay5kand1miFamilyFunRun" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lutz Independence Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run</a>

Local Event: Lutz Independence Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Lutz Independence Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Lutz Independence Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, July 4, 6:30 a.m.
This family race, held annually on July 4, will kick off at the...

Julian B. Lane Park

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at this free, family-friendly waterfront festival featuring a 250-drone light show, fireworks finale, and live entertainment. This massive Fourth of July event includes a Kids Zone, food trucks, a beer garden, a patriotic pet show, and a water ski show on the Hillsborough River.
<a href="https://www.tampa.gov/libertybythebay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Information from the City of Tampa:</a>

<h2>Event Details<a href="https://www.tampa.gov/libertybythebay#event-details" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></h2>
<ul><li>Date: July 4, 2026</li><li>Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.</li><li>Location: Julian B. Lane Park</li><li>Cost: Free and open to the public</li></ul>
<h2>What to Expect<a href="https://www.tampa.gov/libertybythebay#what-to-expect" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></h2>
<ul><li>Kids Zone with family-friendly activities</li><li>Food trucks and local vendors</li><li>Beer garden</li><li>Live music and DJ entertainment</li><li>Patriotic Pet Show</li><li>Water ski show on the Hillsborough River</li><li>Kids Liberty Procession</li><li>250-drone light show</li><li>Fireworks finale</li></ul>
<h2>Full Event Schedule<a href="https://www.tampa.gov/libertybythebay#full-event-schedule" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></h2>
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DJ 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kids Zone 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Food Trucks 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Beer Garden
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Live band performance 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. DJ 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Patriotic Pet Show (hosted by Humane Society of Tampa Bay) 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Live band performance 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.<a href="https://thetampariverwalk.com/events/fourth-of-july-boat-parade.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Water ski show (hosted by Friends of the Riverwalk)</a> / DJ 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Kids Liberty Procession (hosted by Glazer Children’s Museum) 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Live band performance 7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. DJ 8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Live band performance 8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closing remarks, National anthem, Mayor’s proclamation 9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Drone show (250 drones) followed by fireworks display

Local Event: Liberty By The Bay 2026: July 4 Fireworks, Festival In Tampa

Liberty By The Bay 2026: July 4 Fireworks,...

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at this free, family-friendly waterfront festival featuring a 250-drone light show,...

Liberty By The Bay 2026: July 4 Fireworks, Festival In Tampa

Armature Works

The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration 2026, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m.This waterfront destination is right on the Hillsborough River, providing guests an ideal spot to watch the holiday boat parade, water ski show and fireworks over the river.&nbsp;
There will also be music and entertainment, a hot dog eating contest, carnival games, crafts, specialty food pop-ups and a field-day zone.
More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.armatureworks.com/fourth-of-july-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration</a>

Local Event: The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration 2026

The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration...

The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration 2026, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m.This waterfront destination is right on the...

The Heights District Fourth of July Celebration 2026

July 4th Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River, 6 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate July 4 with Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk as they host the July 4th Boat Parade, Water Ski Show, Blessing of the Fleet, and fireworks along the Tampa Riverwalk! More event info at: <a href="https://thetampariverwalk.com/events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/07/04/july-4th-boat-parade-/564466" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 4th Boat Parade</a>

Local Event: July 4th Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River 2026

July 4th Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River...

July 4th Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River, 6 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate July 4 with Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk as they host...

July 4th Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River 2026

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4th Of July Celebration 2026, July 4-6, during normal park hours
In addition to entertainment and thrill rides, entry to Busch Gardens July 4-6 during the 4th of July Celebration includes a dazzling fireworks display at the festival field. The show is “a perfectly choreographed arrangement of music and lights” with a patriotic grand finale, according to the website. The fireworks display is included with park entry.
On July 4 and 6, the park closes at 10 p.m.; and 11 p.m. on July 5
More event info at: <a href="https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/july-4th-fireworks/?tab=event-info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Busch Gardens Tampa 4th of July Celebration 2025</a>

Local Event: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4th Of July Celebration 2026

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4th Of July Celebration...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4th Of July Celebration 2026, July 4-6, during normal park hours
In addition to entertainment and...

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