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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 03Tampa’s 139th birthday is this month—tell us what you love (and loathe) about the city
Tampa turns 139 years old this month, and there are celebrations happening across the city, from Archives Awareness Week (kicking off Sunday, July 12) to the third annual Drunk Tampa History happening Wednesday, July 15. To mark the occasion, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay wants to…
Fireworks 101: What Minerals Create Those Dazzling Colors?
Ever wonder how fireworks get their colors? Continue reading…
Amsterdam's Independence Day Fest is Friday — kicking off weekend of events in Montgomery County
Amsterdam is pulling out all the stops for its annual Independence Day Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Riverlink Park as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday — kicking off a weekend of events across Montgomery County.
Amsterdam's Independence Day Fest is Friday — kicking off weekend of events in Montgomery County
Amsterdam is pulling out all the stops for its annual Independence Day Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Riverlink Park as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday — kicking off a weekend of events across Montgomery County.
Amsterdam's Independence Day Fest is Friday — kicking off weekend of events in Montgomery County
Discover events at Amsterdam's Independence Day Fest celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, including fireworks, live entertainment, food, and more.
Caroga Lake celebrates America's 250
Caroga Lake will see a full weekend of fireworks, parades and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. And, the annual Lake Fourth of July parade will have a little extra sparkle this year.
Caroga Lake celebrates America's 250
Caroga Lake will see a full weekend of fireworks, parades and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. And, the annual Lake Fourth of July parade will have a little extra sparkle this year.
City of Tampa
Published July 01The World Cup Comes to Tampa ?: City Hosting Watch Party Friday
The World Cup Comes to Tampa ?: City Hosting Watch Party Friday Tony D. Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:54 am Residents and visitors are invited to gather at The Sail Plaza for a free community watch party on Friday, July 3. The World Cup Comes to Tampa: City to Host Community Watch Party…
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 30Shooting the ‘works: Pinellas County July 4 celebrations
The big bam boom of fireworks displays will resonate far and wide in Pinellas County Saturday, as it’s not only the 4th of July (hey, that worked out nicely) but the occasion of our country’s 250th birthday. So expect a little more pyro in this year’s pyrotechnics. In St.…
City of Tampa
Published June 29PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay
PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:20 pm The City of Tampa will host Liberty by the Bay, an Independence Day celebration, on Saturday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Park. Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay The City of Tampa…