July 4th is a time of celebration, fireworks, friends, family, food and fun. Here in Sarasota and Her Islands, that means fantastic events on Independence Day! Here are some festive ways you and your family can celebrate your freedom on July 4th, 2011.
Early celebrations at the boat races and the boat show
Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Boat Race
When: 07/03/11 - 2 Heats at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Lido Beach (Between New Pass and Big Pass), Sarasota, FL
Contact: (941) 371-8820 x1800 - www.suncoastoffshore.org
9th Annual St. Armands Boat Show
When: 07/02-07/03/11 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m .
Admission: Free
Location: St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL
Contact: www.starmandscircleassoc.com
Community Events
Sarasota Stars & Stripes Celebration
Live bands, face painting, bounce house, magic shows and more!
When: 07/01/11 - 07/02/11 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free (all proceeds benefits The Players Theatre)
Location: The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Contact: www.theplayers.org
Fireworks around Sarasota
Tropical 4th of July at Selby Gardens
When: 07/04/11 - 6:00-10:30 p.m.
Admission: $20 for adults, $17 for members, free for children 11 and under
Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL
Contact: www.selby.org, contactus@selby.org
Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular
When: 07/04/11 at dusk - approx. 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Sarasota Bayfront Park (at the marina), Sarasota, FL
Contact: (941) 371-8820 x1800 - www.suncoastoffshore.org
Siesta Key Community Fireworks Celebration
When: 07/04/11 - VIP party begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Admission: ($75/person for on-site parking, gourmet picnic dinner, entertainment, beverages and VIP viewing area for fireworks display). Fireworks show is free and open to the public.
Location: Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd., Sarasota, FL
Contact: (941) 349-3800 - www.siestakeychamber.com.
Fourth of July Fireworks - Venice
When: 07/04/11 - at dusk
Admission: Free
Location: South Jetty at Venice Beach, Venice, FL
Contact: (941) 486-2626
Freedom Festival at North Port High
When: 07/04/11 -7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: North Port High School, 6400 West Price Blvd., North Port, FL
Contact: (941) 429-7207, (941) 915-3727
Riverfront Fireworks Celebration
When: 07/04/11 - 6:30 pm
Admission: $24.95/person for dinner, fireworks, entertainment and more
Location: Courtyard Marriott Bradenton Riverfront, 100 Riverfront Dr. West, Bradenton, FL
Contact: (941) 782-1809 (call for reservations)
