Sarasota Lifestyle

Lakewood Ranch Fireworks on the Green

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.

First Friday Venice: July Celebration

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

All-American Cookout & Fireworks at The Bay

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.

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Bay

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.

Downtown Sarasota 4th of July Parade

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.

Sarasota Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular

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

Siesta Key Independence Day Fireworks

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.