The three firework displays will be located at Armature Works, Sparkman Wharf and Bayshore Boulevard and begin at dusk. Credit: Photo via City of Tampa
The City of Tampa’s annual Fourth of July party and midsummer celebration returns to downtown once again, complete with an apple pie eating contest, live entertainment, family-friendly games and of course, a massive fireworks display.

Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, small coolers, food and soft drinks to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park this Saturday, but the city wants you to leave the booze—as well as your personal fireworks stash—at home.

The 5th annual Boom by the Bay party also features a pickleball tournament, a slew of local food trucks and face painting for the kiddos. Fireworks—paid for by the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s sponsors—are slated to start around 9:15 p.m., but are subject to change according to tomorrow night’s weather.

For more local 4th of July-related events, head to our community calendar at cltampa.com.

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This article appears in Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2023.

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