How do you need to have a good time Independence Day? That is determined by what you’re within the temper for this Fourth of July weekend in Southwest Florida.
You run a 5K. Or watch a parade. Or dance round at a rustic live performance. And even attempt to win a hot-dog-eating contest.
Then, in fact, there are the fireworks.
Tons and many fireworks.
Right here’s our information to all the most important Independence Day occasions taking place in Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and the remainder of Southwest Florida. We’ll replace as extra occasions and particulars are introduced.
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CAPE CORAL
Saturday, June 25
tenth Annual Crimson, White & Brew Trolley Occasion: Journey trolleys all through downtown Cape Coral and cease at 11 completely different bars, eating places and companies for patriotic-themed samples of appetizers and American-made beer. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 25. $22 ($17 for designated drivers). Test-in occurs from 6-7:30 p.m. on the South Cape Hub, Large John’s Plaza (close to Pinch-a-Penny) and Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key Resort. Early and late check-in from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the South Cape Hub. fb.com/SouthCapeHospitalityAndEntertainmentAssociation
Monday, July 4
Crimson, White & Increase: Nation duo Locash headlines the annual Independence Day celebration, which additionally options opening act Jaid Johnson, a deejay, fireworks at 9:30 p.m., meals, distributors and extra. 5-10 p.m. Monday, July 4. Free. VIP tickets are additionally obtainable. The out of doors occasion takes place in downtown Cape Coral close to the Cape Coral Bridge. The bridge and the north finish of Cape Coral Parkway might be closed from 3 a.m. Monday to three a.m. Sunday. 573-3128 or capeboom.com
Freedom 5K: Contributors run or stroll throughout the Cape Coral Bridge on this annual occasion. The 5K takes place 7-10 a.m. Monday, July 4. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and prices $30-$40, $10 for the Youngsters Enjoyable Run (ages 11 and youthful). Race begins on the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge, 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. freedom5kcc.com
FORT MYERS
Saturday, July 2
Independence Day Yard Picnic Road Competition: Beat the throngs of Fourth of July partiers and have a good time with this extra relaxed occasion, two days earlier than the precise vacation. The block social gathering options reside music, a pig roast, six meals vehicles (together with barbecue and vegan), free bounce homes, ax throwing, archery, particular purple and blue beers, and extra. Midday to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Free. Millennial Brewing Co., 1811 Royal Palm Ave., downtown Fort Myers. 271-2255 or fb.com/MillennialBrewing
Monday, July 4
Freedom Fest: The annual block social gathering contains fireworks, meals vehicles, distributors and rock act The Thunder Seaside Band. The fireworks might be launched off of Lofton Island within the Caloosahatchee River. 6-10 p.m. Monday, July 4. Fireworks begin at about 9 p.m. Free. Edwards Drive between Jackson and Hendry streets, Downtown Fort Myers. fb.com/RiverDistrictAlliance
Rooftop Celebration: Watch downtown Fort Myers’ fireworks present from the Davis Artwork Middle’s rooftop sculpture backyard. Plus a barbecue buffet from Dave’s Bangin’ BBQ, draft beer and wine, and reside music from reggae-soul band The Freecoasters. 7-11 p.m. Monday, July 4. $99 upfront, $125 on occasion day. $1000 for a VIP desk of 4. Sidney & Berne Davis Artwork Middle, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. 333-1933 or sbdac.com
July 4th Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Cruise the Caloosahatchee River for 3 hours on the paddle-wheel boat The Capt. JP. Consists of dinner, dancing and a view of the fireworks in downtown Fort Myers from the open third deck. 7:30-10 p.m. Monday, July 4. $85. JC Cruises, 1300 Hendry St., downtown Fort Myers. 334-7474 or jccruises.com
Scorching Canines For Heroes: Metropolis Tavern hosts the third annual chili-dog-eating competitors to learn American Legion Put up 38. This block social gathering additionally features a deejay, meals, drinks and a view of downtown Fort Myers’ fireworks. 4-10 p.m. Monday, July 4. Free. The chili canine contest begins at 6 p.m. Metropolis Tavern, 2206 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers. 226-1133 or mycitytavern.com
NAPLES
Monday, July 4
Fourth of July Parade: The annual parade travels alongside Broad Avenue South to Third Road South, Fifth Avenue South, Eighth Road South and Eighth Avenue South. 10 a.m. to midday Monday, July 4. Fifth Avenue South might be closed off to site visitors between Third Road and Eighth Road South. Downtown Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com/event-calendar/4th-of-july-parade
Fireworks at Naples Pier: Convey chairs and blankets to observe the fireworks launch Monday, July 4, from a barge north of Naples Pier. The fireworks may be seen from all alongside the Naples seaside. Private use of fireworks and sparklers is prohibited. Parking is restricted, so guests are urged to plan forward and discover parking on the road or in downtown parking garages; or to stroll, take bicycles or use a trip service. Fireworks launch at about 9 p.m. Free. The pier might be closed from 6-11 p.m. Naples Metropolis Pier, twelfth Avenue South, Naples. naplesgov.com/parksrec/web page/city-naples-4th-july-events
4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Collier County Parks & Recreation hosts this annual Fourth of July occasion with bounce homes, reside leisure, meals vehicles and fireworks. 3-10 p.m. Monday, July 4. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. Convey garden chairs and blankets. Parking is restricted. Overflow site visitors can go to close by East Naples Neighborhood Park. Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples. 252-4000
Fireworks cruise: Get a “front-row seat” from the water for the Naples Pier fireworks. The sundown cruise travels alongside Collier County’s coastal waterways earlier than stopping for the fireworks present. 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 4. $145 contains dinner. The M/V Double Sunshine departs from Tin Metropolis, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. 263-4949 or purefl.com
BONITA SPRINGS
Monday, July 4
Star Spangled Bonita: The annual Fourth of July pageant options fireworks, a laser-light present, meals and reside nation music by the Ben Allen Band. 6-9 p.m. Monday, July 4. Free. Previous 41 Street might be closed from 5:30 p.m. to about 10 p.m. from Wilson Road to Childers Road. Riverside Park, 10451 Previous 41 Street, Bonita Springs. 949-6262 or cityofbonitasprings.org/july4th
Bonita Springs Fourth of July parade: Bonita Springs Skilled Firefighters Native 3444 hosts the annual parade on Previous 41 Street. It contains bands, fife-and-drum corps, floats, navy items and extra. 9 a.m. Monday, July 4. Free. Previous 41 Street might be closed alongside the parade route from 8:30 a.m. till after the parade. The parade travels alongside Previous 41 Street from Kentucky Road to Rosemary Drive in downtown Bonita Springs. 298-4706 or bonitaspringsparade.com
PUNTA GORDA
Sunday, July 3
Freedom-Fest: The annual occasion contains fireworks, reside music, a youngsters enjoyable zone, distributors, shows, pageant meals, beer and Water-Mania (a set of 12 large water slides). 1-10 p.m. Sunday, July 3. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. over the Peace River. $5 admission. Wristbands for limitless use of the water slides are $10. Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda. puntagordafireworks.com
Sunday and Monday, July 3-4
Independence Vacation Celebration at Fishermen’s Village: Two days of patriotic occasions, together with reside music, meals and fireworks. Festivities begin at midday Sunday and Monday, July 3-4. Free. The weekend contains fireworks at 9 p.m. Monday. Fisherman’s Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721 or fishville.com
FORT MYERS BEACH
Monday, July 4
Fort Myers Seaside Fireworks and parade: The annual Fourth of July festivities begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, with a parade on Estero Boulevard. Colourful floats and different parade individuals journey from Bay Oaks Recreation Middle to Occasions Sq.. Matanzas Move Bridge might be closed from 9 a.m. to midday for the parade. Later that night time, fireworks might be launched at Occasions Sq. at 9 p.m. Spectators are inspired to carry seaside chairs. Occasions Sq. and Fort Myers Seaside Pier, 1000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Seaside. fortmyersbeach.org
SANIBEL ISLAND
Monday, July 4
Sanibel Island Independence Day Celebration: The all-day Fourth of July celebration begins with a 9:30 a.m. parade that travels Periwinkle Method from Tarpon Bay Street to Casa Ybel Street. Then the enjoyable continues with an after-parade celebration at Jerry’s Purchasing Middle from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., together with water slides, sizzling canine, karaoke, snow cones, a dunk tank and a bounce home. The celebration is a fundraiser for Boy Scout Troops 193 and 316. That’s adopted by the Forty second-annual Sanibel Island Street Rally (previously the San-Cap Optimist’s Membership Street Rally), a team-vehicle scavenger hunt that begins at midday at The Timbers Restaurant. Lastly, the day ends at nightfall with fireworks launched from the seaside finish of Bailey Street. All occasions are free apart from the rally. Registration for which might be $50 per automobile. Bailey Street might be closed to site visitors all day. For parade information, name Trish Phillips at 246-2981. For after-parade celebration information, name Jack Elias at 472-6776. For rally information, contact Randy Carson at 699-8739 or rcarsonsan@gmail.com.
MARCO ISLAND
Saturday, July 2
Alfie Oakes’ Fourth of July American Celebration: The proprietor of Oakes Farms and Seed to Desk hosts an Independence Day social gathering on Little Marco Island, together with meals, beer and reside music by The Joel Fry Band and singer Ira Dean (greatest generally known as half of former nation duo Trick Pony). 10 a.m. to five p.m. Saturday, July 2. $45 for transportation to the island ($25 for ages 17 and youthful), $35 for meals and drinks ($20 for ages 17 and youthful). Shuttle service begins at 8 a.m. at Naples Outlet Assortment, 6060 Collier Blvd., Naples, or you may present up on the island utilizing your individual boat. freedom-friday.ticketleap.com/alfie-oakes-2nd-annual-fourth-of-july-american-celebration
Monday, July 4
Marco Island fireworks: Fireworks will launch off the coast of Residents’ Seaside at about 9 p.m. Monday, July 4. The fireworks may be seen from alongside Collier Boulevard and Marco’s seaside entrance. No private fireworks permitted on the seaside. Public parking is situated on the intersection of Collier Boulevard and Swallow Avenue. Metered parking is $8 per automobile. Parking on the streets or swales within the South Seaside space is prohibited. cityofmarcoisland.com
ESTERO
Monday, July 4
USA Independence Day 5K: Annual Independence Day morning run/stroll at Hertz Area. Begins at 7 a.m. Monday, July 4, and ends with an awards ceremony. Contributors every get a T-shirt and free end images and video. Medals might be awarded to the winners. $45-$48. There’s additionally a digital. “distant race” model of the annual occasion. Hertz Area, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. runeliteevents.com/usa-independence-day-5k.html
SAN CARLOS PARK
Monday, July 4
San Carlos Park 4th of July parade: The annual parade returns for the primary time because the begin of the pandemic. It begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Sunshine Ace {Hardware} plaza on the nook of Sanibel Boulevard and U.S. 41. Then it travels alongside Sanibel Boulevard to Lee Street, San Carlos Boulevard East and Three Oaks Boulevard earlier than ending at Three Oaks Park. Parade individuals can enter “something that walks or rolls,” together with adorned floats, vehicles, vehicles, bicycles and bikes. Sweet might be thrown to kids alongside the parade route. Organized by Lindsay Collins and the San Carlos Park Hearth Division. No registration payment. To register or for more information, name Collins at 265-4412.
EVERGLADES CITY
Independence Day Celebration: Annual occasion kicks off July Fourth celebrations in Collier County. The day begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, with opening ceremony. Parade follows and attendees inspired to deck out in patriotic garb, with contests, meals, procuring and extra by means of the morning and afternoon. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Handicapped parking obtainable at Everglades Neighborhood Church, 101 S. Copeland Ave. visitevergladescity.com
LABELLE
Monday, July 4
Metropolis of LaBelle fireworks: The annual fireworks show begins after darkish on Monday, July 4. If it’s postponed as a result of rain, the occasion might be moved to July 8. Free. Barron Park, 1559 De Soto Ave., LaBelle. 863-675-2872
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