4th of July 2015
The most comprehensive holiday event list on the Florida Suncoast!
Disclaimer: The information posted on this page is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing. Information (including times and locations) is gathered from various sources including press releases, Facebook postings, Tweets, e-mails, signs around town, event submissions and word of mouth. I always attempt to confirm details before the info is published. It is possible that details change or I am given inaccurate information. Whenever possible, I link my posts to the source or info provided and strongly urge you to confirm details before you go.
4th of July Events
Friday, 7/3
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix
Friday - Festival Parade of Boats & Block Party Saturday - Qualifying Race Sunday - Grand Prix Race 
Independence Day Celebration with the Bradenton Marauders at McKechnie Field. Game begins at 6:30pm. Patriotic jersey auction and post-game concert.
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Free Ice Cream at Mixon Farms July 1-3 for Military, first responders, and kids 12 & under who recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
4th of July Art Walk at Village of the Arts. Friday, 7/3 4-9:30pm & Saturday, 7/4 11am-4pm.
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Saturday, 7/4
9th Annual Firecracker 5K Run at the Morgan Family Community Center in North Port. The race begins at 7:30am.
Palmetto 4th of July Festival celebration & free concert in Sutton Park gates open at 4pm. Craig Campbell will perform at 5pm and Rodney Atkins will perform at 7pm. Fireworks on the Manatee River after dark.
All American BBQ at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Begins at 6pm and fireworks begin at 9pm. $30 for members; $35 non-member (12 & older); FREE for children 11 and under Children under 11 are free.
25th Annual Siesta Key 4th of July Fireworks north of the volleyball courts. The fireworks begin just after dark.
Sarasota Bayfront
Fireworks Display at 9pm. 
Fireworks display over the Manatee River begin around 9pm.
Sandbar Restaurant Fireworks begins around 9:00pm. For VIP booking call 941-778-8709. Fireworks can been seen from many areas near by.
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4th of July Family Fishing Tournament on the Venice Fishing Pier
Registration 7-8am Tournament 8-11am Awards 11-11:30am 
Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch Main 6-9pm. Shotgun Justice will be playing and the event will benefit the Rotary Club of Sarasota.
Independence Day Celebration with the Charlotte Stone Crabs at Charlotte Sports Park. Game begins at 7pm. Post Game Fireworks!
Longboat Key Freedom Fest & Parade at Bicentennial Park (next to Town Hall) 9-11am. Food, kids’ games, butterfly release and even Uncle Sam
Anna Maria Island Privateers 4th of July Parade at 10am. Staging starts at 9 a.m. at Coquina Beach, parade kicks off at 10:00. Parade line-up is based on arrival order. Entry is FREE.
Englewood Firecracker Festival Festivities begin at 10am and fireworks around 9:30pm. All American Food, music, vendors, & more!
City of Venice’s Fourth of July fireworks display begins around 9pm. The fireworks will be set off at the South Jetty and can be seen from most area beaches. Sponsored by the City of Venice and Sertoma Club of Venice.
Sarasota Sailing Squadron's Liberty Day Regatta and Family Festival 3-7pm. There will be a water slide, the ice cream truck, the pig roast and live music by our favorite, Noel Harris, followed by fireworks all around the bay.
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4th of July Firework Displays
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Sarasota County
Saturday, 7/4 Siesta Key: Crescent Beach, starting at 9:15pm Venice: South Venice Jetty, starts around 9:00pm Sarasota: Bayfront Fireworks Display at 9:00pm |
Manatee County
Friday, 7/3 Bradenton Marauders: Post Game Fireworks Saturday, 7/4 Bradenton: Fireworks over the Manatee River begin right after dark. Anna Maria: Sandbar Restaurant Fireworks begins around 9:00pm. |
Charlotte County
Friday, 7/3
Charlotte Stone Crabs: Post Game Fireworks
Saturday, 7/4
Englewood Firecracker Festival: Fireworks begin around 9:30pm.
Charlotte Harbor: Fireworks display begins at 9pm.
Friday, 7/3
Charlotte Stone Crabs: Post Game Fireworks
Saturday, 7/4
Englewood Firecracker Festival: Fireworks begin around 9:30pm.
Charlotte Harbor: Fireworks display begins at 9pm.