
Weekly Food Truck Rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds
Enjoy the weekly gathering of local food trucks offering a variety of cuisines. Check it out. You may discover your new favorite cuisine.

Enjoy the weekly gathering of local food trucks offering a variety of cuisines. Check it out. You may discover your new favorite cuisine.

Get ready for a spectacular pre-Independence Day celebration at the annual Red, White, & Food Festival at the University Town Center! This vibrant and family-friendly event transforms The Green into a festive hub filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and exciting activities for all ages. It's the perfect way to kick off your Fourth of July weekend right here in Sarasota.

Celebrate Independence Day early at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch with family activities, live music, food trucks, and a grand fireworks display over Kingfisher Lake.

Downtown Venice kicks off July with its monthly First Friday celebration featuring extended shopping hours, live music, and refreshments at participating merchants.

Enjoy food trucks, live music, lawn games, and spectacular views of Sarasota Bay’s fireworks at The Bay Park’s family-friendly Fourth of July celebration.

Join the fun at Music on Main, Lakewood Ranch’s signature monthly street party featuring live music, food vendors, beer and wine booths, and family-friendly activities. Held on the first Friday of every month along Main Street, this lively outdoor event draws locals and visitors alike for an evening of entertainment and community connection. Each month features a different band playing everything from rock and country to funk and pop, plus local businesses and nonprofits hosting booths and activities. Bring a chair, leave the cooler at home, and enjoy the vibrant energy of one of Lakewood Ranch’s most popular recurring events.

Celebrate Independence Day with Sarasota’s premier fireworks show over Sarasota Bay. Live music and family-friendly festivities take place at Island Park and Marina Jack.

Celebrate Independence Day in classic patriotic style at the annual Downtown Sarasota 4th of July Parade! This family-friendly event brings the community together to honor America's birthday with marching bands, festive floats, community groups, dancers, vintage cars, and more. The parade marches down Main Street from Orange Avenue to Bayfront Drive, ending near Island Park and Marina Jack.

One of Sarasota’s most beloved Independence Day traditions returns with a massive fireworks show over Sarasota Bay, visible from multiple waterfront parks.

Celebrate the 4th of July with your toes in the sand and a stunning fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico at the annual Siesta Key Independence Day Fireworks Show. This beloved community tradition takes place on Thursday, July 4, 2025, just north of the Siesta Key Public Beach Pavilion, one of the nation’s most popular beach destinations known for its powdery white quartz sand.

Get ready for a delicious Independence Day weekend celebration at the 7th annual Suncoast Largest Food Truck Festival! This highly anticipated event brings together a massive gathering of the region's most popular and diverse food trucks, offering a culinary adventure for the whole family. Forget the traditional barbecue fare – here you can sample everything from gourmet tacos and loaded fries to international cuisine, sweet treats, and everything in between

A weekend of intimate cabaret performances by local talent presented at the Manatee Performing Arts Center. Enjoy show tunes and classics in a relaxed setting.