TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 To celebrate America\u2019s 250th, the city of Tampa is set to have a high-energy, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiberty by the Bay\u201d will light up Julian B. Lane Park and downtown waterfront on Saturday, July 4, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the City of Tampa announced.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a once-in-a-generation moment, and\u00a0Tampa\u00a0is ready to celebrate in a\u00a0big\u00a0way,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Jane Castor. \u201cAs we mark 250 years of\u00a0American independence, we\u2019re bringing our community together on the waterfront\u00a0for\u00a0a celebration filled with pride. Liberty by the Bay will showcase everything that makes\u00a0Tampa\u00a0special, and we can\u2019t wait to celebrate with our residents and visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event will feature a 250-drone light show honoring the nation\u2019s 250th birthday, followed by a firework finale.<\/p>\n
Residents can enjoy:<\/p>\n
Kid Zone with family-friendly activities<\/p>\n
Food trucks, vendors, and a beer garden<\/p>\n
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay Patriotic Pet Show (5 p.m.)<\/p>\n
Friends of the Riverwalk Water Ski Show (6 p.m.)<\/p>\n
Glazer Children\u2019s Museum Kids Library Procession (6:45 p.m.)<\/p>\n
The drone show will begin at 9 p.m. before a fireworks display over the Hillsborough River, the City of Tampa said.<\/p>\n
Along with festivities on the Tampa Riverwalk, a Patriotic Boat Parade organized by the Friends of the Riverwalk will take place, and additional fireworks displays at Armature Works and Jackson\u2019s Bistro on Harbour Island.<\/p>\n
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