Fireworks Light Up the Night Skies on a Sarasota Fourth of July!Sun Coast & Sarasota Fourth of July Events2010 Sarasota Fourth of July Events
Sarasota Fourth of JulyJuly 4, 2010: Sarasota: The DSA Flag Fest July 4th Festival is from 4 p.m. - midnight on Main Street in Sarasota from Five Points to Gulfstream Ave. This All American Event will be a 4th of July celebration to remember! It will feature live music, other entertainment, all American food, games & activities, carnival rides, and reserved seating to watch the 4th of July Fireworks display over Sarasota Bay. Find out more here: Flag Fest Sarasota.July 4, 2010: Sarasota:: Nighttime brings the Fireworks Spectacular over Sarasota Bay. Part of the Suncoast Offshore Festival, viewing is free from anywhere downtown including Bayfront Park and Island Park. The display is an awesome sight from a boat anchored on Sarasota Bay. Make sure you bring an umbrella just in case of rain. The Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks show starts at dusk or around 9:00 p.m. and is privately funded and charity focused; The Florida Center for Child and Family Development will gratefully accept donations of cash, books, toys, diapers and wipes for newborns through eight years of age. The donation drop points are located at Island Park, Marina Jack, and the Municipal Auditorium.
July 4, 2010: Siesta Key: Sarasota Fourth of July Events on Siesta Key: 21st Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display and Party. Fireworks over Siesta Key are blasted off just north of the volleyball courts, so viewing is good from anywhere south and along Crescent Beach (south of Siesta Public Beach), out on the Gulf, or from the Intracoastal waterway. Good weather brings estimates of 20,000 to 30,000 to the fireworks on Siesta Key.
July 4, 2010: Venice: The Venice area fireworks are fired from the south Venice Jetty in the Venice Beach area and there are a number of good vantage points: anywhere along Venice Beach, Nokomis Beach, or from a boat on the Gulf of Mexico or anchored on the Intracoastal waterway, northeast of the Jetty on the water. Fireworks at sunset.Other Sun Coast Area & Sarasota Fourth of July Events
July 2, 2010: Longboat Key: The Mar Vista Fireworks Spectacular at 760 Broadway St. Longboat Key. Mar Vista Restaurant is on the Northern Tip of Longboat Key (just south of the Anna Maria Island southern tip bridge). Fireworks begin about 9 p.m. on Sarasota Bay. July 2 - 3, 2010: Venice: the Venice 4th of July Festival has live patriotic music at 7 p.m. July 2 - 3 at Centennial Gazebo, downtown, on Venice avenue. There's a Patriotic Pet Parade scheduled at 9 a.m. on West Venice Avenue on July 3, plus face painting, pet adoptions and more fun from 10 a.m. - noon near the children's Spray Fountain and gazebo on West Venice Avenue.
July 3, 2010: North Port: The Fourth Annual Firecracker 5K Run is Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Dallas White Park, North Port at 7:30 a.m. The course is flat, fast, and well marked and $12 for pre-registered runners. The deadline to pre-register is June 30. Race day registration is $15. T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered participants and post race refreshments will be provided. Download a registration form on-line at the City of North Port's website, City of North Port or register in person at 4956 City Center Boulevard. More information at (941) 429-7207. Other Sun Coast Area & Sarasota Fourth of July EventsJuly 3, 2010: Anna Maria Island: Fireworks hit the sky at the Beach House Restaurant Saturday, July 3 at dusk. Located at 200 Gulf Drive N, Bradenton Beach, VIP seating is also available. July 4, 2010: Anna Maria Island: The Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria Island, hosts fireworks at about 9 p.m. Viewing is free. July 4, 2010: Longboat Key: The Freedom Fest celebration begins at 9 a.m. in Bicentennial Park starting with a patriotic parade of parents, kids and pets. Decorate your bike, wagon, pet or face. Festivities will also include games, food and fun. 383-2466
July 4, 2010: Bradenton: The Old Main Street Party runs from 4 - 10 p.m. Closed to vehicles starting about 2:30 p.m., there will be live music and vendors along old Main Street. Fireworks display over the Manatee River at dark. July 4, 2010: Bradenton: McKechnie Field hosts the Marauders vs the Palm Beach Cardinals at 6 p.m. with fireworks after the game. July 4, 2010: North Port: The AMVETS Post 312 hosts their Fourth of July Celebration from 1 - 6 p.m. Live music, food and more. $5 donation. 7050 Chancellor Blvd. July 4, 2010: North Port: North Port's 7th annual Freedom Festival at North Port High School Stadium at 6400 W. Price Blvd, starting at 6:00 p.m. with fun and entertainment for the entire family. There will also be games, food, refreshments and fireworks at 9:05 p.m. Return from Sarasota Fourth of July to Sarasota Calendar of Events.
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July 3, 2010: Anna Maria Island: The Anna Maria Island Privateers annual 4th of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Coquina Beach and travels the entire length of Anna Maria Island. There's an after Parade gathering at the Cafe on the Beach with music and food specials.