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Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of St. Pete's downtown waterfront at the St. Pete Pier's "The Fourth," an annual Fourth of July celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 4-10 p.m. Fireworks can start as early as 8:30 p.m. and as late as 10 p.m., depending on weather conditions, and will be visible from the entire downtown waterfront.

Attendees can enjoy live musical performances, food and beverage offerings from local St. Pete businesses, family activities, and more.

View the fireworks along Bayshore Dr. and North Shore Dr. NE from various parks including Albert Whitted Park, North Straub Park, South Straub Park, North Shore Park, Elva Rouse Park, Flora Wylie Park, and Vinoy Park. Parking garages, City lots, and metered parking are available downtown. Visit stpete.org/Parking for more information on available parking areas.

The Fourth of July celebration is free and open to the public. For more information about the Fourth of July Celebration on the St. Pete Pier, visit thefourthstpete.com.

Additional July 4 Happenings on the Pier:

Prepare to start your Fourth of July with a burst of energy at the St. Pete Pier Run, a two-day event that includes a 5K fun run on July 4th with the first race at 6:30 a.m., followed by a second race at 7:45 a.m. The starting line is conveniently located near Spa Beach on the St. Pete Pier. To participate and secure your spot, head over to stpeterunfest.org/st-pete-pier-run for information and registration.