Live around Tampa Bay? You can enjoy fireworks at these locations for 4th of July

TAMPA, Fla. — The skies will soon be lit with red, white, blue and American pride as Tampa Bay celebrates the 4th of July on Thursday.

Different Tampa Bay-area counties will host different events for locals to enjoy; all of which include boat parades, costume contests, live music and, of course, fireworks. 🎆

Here's a breakdown of a few events you can enjoy:

Hillsborough County

July 4th Boat Parade at the Tampa Riverwalk

• Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
• 4-9:30 p.m.
• Boat parade, water ski show, food, drinks and fireworks

Boom by the Bay

• Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
• 5-11 p.m.
• Includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, music, an "Apple Pie Throwdown" and fireworks

Catch the Spirit & Celebrate America 

• Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Dover, FL 33527
• 1-9 p.m.
• Live music, antique car show, costume contest, food vendors, craft vendors and a drone show

July 4th Celebration in Plant City

• Plant City Stadium, 1810 S Park Rd., Plant City, FL 33563
• 6-9:30 p.m.
• Kid activities, live music, 50/50 raffle and fireworks

Manatee County

Fireworks on the Manatee River

• Can be viewed by both the Palmetto and Bradenton sides of the river
• 9:30-10 p.m.
• 30-minute firework display

Premier Manatee County July 4th Celebration

• Bradenton Riverwalk Pavillion, 452 3rd Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34205
• 3-9:30 p.m.
• Live music, food, merchant vendors, free entry and fireworks

Pasco County

4th of July event at Commons At Trinity

• Commons At Trinity, 1540 Little Rd., Trinity, FL 34655
• 4 p.m.
• Food trucks, bands, farmers market and fireworks

4th of July Celebration at Avalon Park

• Avalon Park, 4424 Friendly Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
• 5-9 p.m.
• Bake-off, bike parade, bounce houses, food truck and fireworks

Pinellas County

Clearwater Celebrates America

• Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33756
• 4-11 p.m.
• Live music, local vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, buskers, fireworks and an immersive silent disco party

Fourth of July Picnic in Craig Park

• Craig Park, 100 Library Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Includes a water slide, paddle boarding, inflatables, lawn games, free hot dogs, live music, a hot dog eating contest and a firework show after sunset from Sunset Beach

The Fourth - St. Pete Pier

• Spa Beach Park & Family Park on the St. Pete Pier, 615 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• 4-10 p.m.
• Includes live music, concessions, food trucks, ice cream and fireworks

4th of July Fireworks in Largo

• Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771
• 6-9 p.m.
• Food, live music and fireworks display

Sarasota County

Annual July 4 Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular

• Sarasota Bayfront Park and Marina Jack, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
• 9-9:30 p.m.
• 20 minute firework display

Siesta Key Community Fireworks 

• Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
• 8-9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks will be launched at dusk

4th of July All-American Cookout

• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota, FL 34236
• 5:30-9:30 p.m.
• Buffet dinner, family-friendly activities and a fireworks display over Sarasota Bay