4th of July Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

A pair of Tampa hot dog eating contests, Vine Vegan coming to Brandon, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

And Hungry Howie’s brings its exclusive pickle, bacon and ranch pizza to Tampa Bay.

by Kyla Fields July 1, 2022October 29, 2024

And Hungry Howie’s brings its exclusive pickle, bacon and ranch pizza to Tampa Bay.

Tampa’s Armature Works hosts a 4th of July hot dog eating contest next week

The winner gets a $500 Armature Works gift card, a flashy championship belt, and a year’s worth of bragging rights.

by Kyla Fields June 29, 2022July 6, 2025

Beignet hotspot The Poor Porker will close and be replaced with Unfiltered Lakeland

The popular eatery will host its final party on Sunday, July 3, which coincides with Lakeland Fourth of July festivities.

by Kyla Fields June 20, 2022August 3, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s Boom By the Bay firework show is back for the Fourth of July

The city-wide event will also feature a water-ski show, hot dog eating competition and boat parade

by Max Steele June 9, 2022September 9, 2024

Tampa Bay 4 Rivers locations want to ‘thank you for your service’ with free sandwiches on July 4th

Active military, veterans and first responders can stop in for one free classic sando.

by Jenna Rimensnyder July 2, 2019January 1, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Go Fourth and celebrate!

The CL Independence Day Weekend Guide.

by Julie Garisto July 1, 2015June 27, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete ranks in Top 10 of best cities to celebrate the Fourth

WalletHub’s list of Top 100 Best and Worst Cities places the Burg 10th for its balance of affordability and options.

by Sarah Conner June 27, 2015June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Boom! — The CL Fourth of July event guide

Fireworks, parades, parties, picnics and more celebrate the U.S.’s birthday.

by Julie Garisto July 2, 2014July 5, 2025

Patriotic Pudding Pops

by Arielle Stevenson July 3, 2012November 5, 2023

Casey’s innocent, Obama’s a “dick” and more …

Shit Happened from June 30-July 5, 2011.

by Joe Bardi & David Warner July 7, 2011August 3, 2023

Fourth of July Weekend is here: Recipes and ideas for your holiday weekend

by Katie Machol Simon July 2, 2010June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

CL style guide: How to stay stylish this Fourth of July weekend

by Chanhtha Thach July 2, 2010August 17, 2023