Whether you're chasing fireworks on the waterfront, sipping craft beer at Amalie Arena, or catching a live jazz set, Tampa Bay is serving up one of its biggest weekends of the summer. Here's everything worth knowing before you head out the door.
- Museums, movies, and more across Tampa Bay — The Woodson African American Museum is back open this weekend, joining a full slate of activities spread across the region.
- Live music all weekend in greater Tampa Bay — Jazz standards, dueling pianos, and plenty more fill the area's stages from Friday through Sunday.
- A one-night art-and-fashion event in St. Pete — Sonder Atelier and FloridaRAMA are joining forces for a creative showcase that blends wearable art with gallery-style style in St. Petersburg.
- Bolts Brew Fest at Amalie Arena on July 25 — Hockey spirit meets craft beer culture with VIP perks on the menu at this fan-favorite Tampa tradition.
- Fourth of July fireworks and parades around St. Pete — Waterfront fireworks, family-friendly festivals, and Independence Day parades light up the St. Pete area all weekend.
- Pinellas County goes big for July 4th weekend — From the St. Pete Pier to Clearwater, America250 celebrations stretch across the entire county.
- How St. Pete is marking America's 250th birthday — Fireworks, parades, and festive gatherings give locals plenty of ways to celebrate the big milestone in the city.
- A county-by-county guide to Tampa Bay's July 4th festivities — From Hillsborough to Pinellas, this breakdown covers every corner of the bay for Independence Day.
However you decide to spend it, this weekend has something for just about everyone in Tampa Bay — get out there and enjoy it.
