Next Thursday is the Fourth of July, so if you’re looking for things to do around Tampa Bay, here are just a few ideas from Spectrum Bay News 9 for how to celebrate with your friends and family this upcoming Independence Day!

Tampa Red, White & Blue Festival | July 4 | 3-8 p.m. 

This year the 4th of July celebration centers around The Tampa Red White & Blue Festival, an annual Family Fun Independence Day Celebration featuring American food, music, and art at Channelside on Grand Central at Kennedy. 

Fireworks and Thrill Rides at Busch Gardens | July 4 

The Busch Gardens amusement park has a special Independence Day event planned for July 4! Watch the skies of Tampa Bay light up in red, white, and blue. Ooh and ahh over fireworks and have your breath taken away on thrill rides. It’s an unforgettable evening full of fun for the entire family!

The Annual 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | July 4 | 10 a.m.

The parade route begins at Whiteway and Gillette. Runs south to Druid Hills, west to Ridgedale and south to the Temple Terrace Little League fields. This event welcomes all ages and is free.   

4th of July Celebration at The Landing | July 4 | 11 .m.

The Landing Bar & Grill says to leave the cook-out stress at home and stop by The Landing for your Fourth of July festivities! 

The Night Before! The Great Brandon 4th of July | July 5 | 5-11 p.m.

The fun begins in Central Park when hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more goes on sale to fortify the dancing frenzy soon to take place. 

The Brandon Independence Day Celebration | July 6 

In Central Park, the grills will be firing up early to provide a huge selection of your favorite food with all the trimmings. There will also be hand-crafted items for sale.  

Tampa Red, White & Blue Festival | July 4 | 3-8 p.m.

Location is to be announced in Ybor City. The Tampa Red White & Blue Festival is an annual FREE and Family Fun Independence Day Celebration that brings together residents and visitors of the Bay Area community to share with pride the American spirit.  

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise | July 4 | 7-9 p.m.

The Channelside dinner cruises include a buffet with upscale American favorites, DJ entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale choreographed to patriotic music!  

4th of July Celebration | July 4 | 5-9 p.m.

The Safety Harbor Marina says to bring the whole family out for a July 4th celebration – Safety Harbor-style! There will be children’s activities, live entertainment, food vendors, and plenty of fun for the whole family.  

Independence Day ‘Big Banger’ Festival & Concert | July 4 | 6 p.m.

At the Big Banger Festival & Concert, music starts at 6 p.m and the concert begins at 9 p.m. Festivities are now 24/7 on the corner of Gunn and Nixon! Come by and see the lights, hear the music, taste the food, and feel the love! This event will SELL OUT so get your tickets now!  

4th of July Family Picnic | July 4 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Hosted by Tarpon Springs Recreation, this 4th of July Family Picnic event is free for all ages. We will have food, music, and fun!

Whether you park yourself in a lawn chair to watch the fireworks or head out for adventure, all of us at DeLeon Sheffield Company wish you a fun and safe Fourth of July this year!

Because at DeLeon Sheffield Company, ‘We’re More Than Realty; We’re Family.’