News & Views

St. Petersburg announces plans for Fourth of July fireworks celebration at the pier

Admission is free, but there are private viewing tickets available.

by Ray Roa June 13, 2022July 3, 2025

Admission is free, but there are private viewing tickets available.

Music

‘Beastie Buns’ tribute band leads lineup for Ybor City’s Hot Dog Party 16

As usual, the evening’s main attraction is a hot-dog eating contest.

by Ray Roa June 6, 2022June 19, 2025

Music

Everyone we saw at Ybor City’s infamous ‘Hot Dog Party’ at Crowbar

by CL Staff July 5, 2021

Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink

On the Sauce: Batch Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas

Stick a spigot in that melon for the Fourth of July.

by Chris Fasick June 28, 2017June 30, 2025

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Food trucks on a farm, Hot Dog Party and more

A celebration for a late Florida brewer, family-friendly food truck rally and other weekend events.

by Angelina Bruno July 1, 2016August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Waiting for the next explosion: Seaside fireworks

Things that go boom in the night

by Cathy Salustri June 30, 2016August 3, 2023

News & Views

Life as we blow it: Not having a blast

Fireworks: Not fit for man nor beast.

by Scott Harrell June 28, 2016July 7, 2024

Music

Hot Dog Party 9 brings bros, dogs, and rock ‘n’ roll to Ybor City

Brother Cephus is among the performers at Crowbar’s ninth annual pre-Fourth of July party.

by Ray Roa and Leilani Polk July 2, 2015April 17, 2024

Food & Drink

The dog days of summer

What is it about the Fourth that goes so well with wieners?

by Scott Harrell July 1, 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

Food & Drink

Hot dog hero

by Arielle Stevenson July 5, 2012August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Patriotic Pudding Pops

by Arielle Stevenson July 3, 2012November 5, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Vive La Independence Day!

A CL roundup of 2012 Fourth of July events.

by Julie Garisto, Jimmy Geurts and Jean Henry June 27, 2012December 17, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

July 4 weekend flicks: Sparklers or duds?

Transformers long and loud; Hanks and Roberts sparkle

by Joe Bardi June 29, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

This week in food and drink

Lots of craft beer to go ’round, 4th o’ July fun and more!

by Katie Machol Simon June 29, 2011August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Go, Fourth!

Where to get your boom-boom this Independence Day weekend.

by Julie Garisto, David Warner and Melanie Wiesen June 27, 2011June 18, 2025

Food & Drink

In hot dogs we trust

The summer staple takes on a different flavor depending on where you order it.

by Gretchen Cothron June 9, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

Do It This Weekend: CL’s guide to Fourth of July fireworks, Flick-N-Float movies, Save Our Shores benefit concert, Dreams in Motion at The Studio, Monkey Soup in Carrollwood and more

by Franki Weddington July 2, 2010August 17, 2023