4th Of July Fireworks, Parades, Festivals 2021 In and Around Lutz

LUTZ, FL — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day.

July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Lutz so you can start planning now.

Here's what's happening in Lutz:

Lutz's 4th Of July Hoe-Down

Where: 109 Willow Bend Parkway, Lutz

When: Sunday, July 4 from noon to 8 p.m.

What: Hosted by Intensity Academy Gourmet Sauces, Jennifer Dobbs Realtor and County Line Produce Co., Lutz's Fourth of July Hoe-Down will include a fireworks show at dark, food trucks, a corn-eating contest, a watermelon-eating contest, live music including Charles Goodwin on stage from 7 to 8 p.m., a kids' stroller, wagon or Power Wheels parade and vendors.

Independence Day Festival

Where: The Grove at Wesley Chapel, 6033 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel.

When: Sunday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What: There will be craft vendors, food trucks, inflatables, axe throwing, games, batting cages, music and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults. A free kids' ticket comes with each adult ticket purchase.

July 4th Celebration At Avalon Park

Where: Avalon Park in Wesley Chapel

When: Sunday, July 4 from 5 to 9 p.m.

What: Avalon Park subdivision will host its annual Fourth of July celebration with a bounce park, a bike parade, a bake-off, community performances, and culminating in a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Zephyrhills 4th Of July Summer Fest

Where: Zephyr Park, 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills

When: Sunday, July 4, from noon to 9:30 p.m.

What: Zephyrhills will host its sixth annual Zephyrhills Summer Fest with games, hot dog and watermelon-eating contests, a kids' dance-off, pony rides, 10 Tampa Bay food trucks, a vendor market with hand-made home decor, soaps, cottage bakers, jewelry and arts, water slides and bounce houses, and sponsor booths with giveaways and photo booths.

Entertainment will include DJ Express from noon to 5 p.m.; country band Fast4Ward from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and county band Crossfire Creek from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

A 30-minute fireworks show over Zephyr Lake will take place at sunset.

The event is free but arm bands can be purchased for the water slides and bounce houses with all proceeds benefiting local charities.

Here's what's in store this July 4 elsewhere in Tampa Bay:

Starkey Market's 4th Of July Extravaganza

When: Sunday, July 4 from 5 to 11 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.)

Where: Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity

What: Starkey Market will offer a concert with the John Gonzalez Band, face painting for kids, food trucks, craft beer, wine and $5 drafts, and a private fireworks show hosted by Starkey Blueberry Farm at dusk. and food and beverages. Guests are advised to bring their own chairs and blankets. No outside food, drink or coolers will be allowed.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 6 years and up, and free for children age 5 and younger. Click here.

Boom By The Bay

Where: Multiple locations

When: Sunday, July 4, starting at 5 p.m.

What: The event begins at 5 p.m. on July 4 with a boat parade and Blessing of the Fleet, which is presented by Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk. The parade will take a similar route as the holiday light boat parade but will have three blessing stations.

The parade will begin in the Tampa Convention Center basin, travel to the Heights and end at Sparkman Wharf. Public viewing locations include the Armature Works, Channelside Drive, the Tampa Convention Center, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Sparkman Wharf and Water Works Park.

Following the boat parade, Boom by the Bay programming will begin at 7 p.m. with family-friendly activities spanning six waterfront locations, including two new locations. Each site will feature activities for all ages, food vendors, entertainment, and fireworks, which will be choreographed together and launched simultaneously at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.).

The six locations this year include: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, presented by the Hard Rock; Armature Works; Tampa Convention Center; Sparkman Wharf; Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, presented by Tampa Downtown Partnership; and Bayshore Boulevard, presented by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida.

The event is free and open to the public. Event goers are reminded to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines and take advantage of sanitation stations at each location.

Independence Day Celebration at St. Pete Pier

Where: St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg

When: July 2-4 (check link above for all times)

What: This three-day event includes the inaugural St. Pete Pier Run, Silent Disco, Gulp Coast Craft Beer Garden, food trucks and vendors, a pie-eating contest, live music on the Visit St. Pete Clearwater Main Stage, karaoke, the "Independence Day" movie, roaming entertainers and more.

The traditional Fourth of July fireworks show sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg is scheduled for 9 p.m., and will be visible from the entire downtown waterfront, including Bayshore Drive, Straub Parks and Vinoy Park.

Safety Harbor Fourth of July Parade

Where: 200 Main St., Safety Harbor

When: Sunday, July 4 starting at 10 a.m.

What: Bring the family to downtown Safety Harbor and see decorative floats and cars drive along Main Street. This event is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Remember to wear your red, white and blue. If you want to enter a float in the parade, call 727-726-9601.

Safety Harbor Fourth of July Fireworks

Where: Veterans Park at the Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor

When: Sunday, July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

What: There will be children’s activities, live entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

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