Fourth of July in Downtown St. Petersburg: This year's fireworks are set to go off at 9 p.m. and can be seen from most of the city's waterfront parks like Vinoy Park or North Straub Park. Afternoon activities include live music, food trucks, children's activities, face painting and a live broadcast from Q105's Flash from 5 to 7 p.m. Weather conditions may bump the start time for fireworks up to 30 minutes or delay the start time up to one hour. Free. Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 893-7441. 5-9 p.m. July 4, 2017 .
Also you may want to check out The Birchwood’s Canopy Rooftop Lounge if you are in Downtown St Pete:Birchwood Fourth of July: The Canopy rooftop lounge hosts a Fourth of July party offering a stunning view of St. Petersburg's fireworks and a barbecue pig roast. Cabanas are available for rental. $30. The Birchwood, 340 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 240-3534. 4 p.m. July 4, 2017 .
Gulfport’s Fourth of July: The day starts early with a free kids fishing derby casting off from the sea wall adjacent to the recreation center at 8 a.m. Plan on sticking around the beach for the sand sculpting contest (10 a.m.-noon). Because the holiday falls on Tuesday this year, the Fresh Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clear the street for a parade on Beach Boulevard at 6 p.m., but stick around the area for the fireworks finale at 9 p.m. Gulfport, along Beach Boulevard, Gulfport. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. July 4, 2017.For More information, please call (727) 893-1066
Madeira Beach Fourth of July: Madeira Beach celebrates Independence Day with fireworks over Boca Ciega Bay at 9:15 PM. Best viewing will be from areas around the recreation center and along adjacent sea walls. Free. Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. (727) 392-0665. July 4, 2017
St Pete Beach
Fireworks show to begin around 9 p.m. July 4, 2017 launched from Upham Beach. For safety reasons, parts of Upham Beach will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Gulf Boulevard and 68th Street, St. Pete Beach.
A great viewing area on St Pete Beach will be Level 11 Rooftop Artisian Bistro Bar, the Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront Resort, 5250 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 360-1811
Treasure Island
Fireworks on the beach at Gulf Front Park (104th Ave and Gulf Blvd) at 9pm July, 4th, 2017. Off site parking will be offered at Treasure Island Park for $15 per vehicle and $10 per vehicle at the Treasure Island Community Center