St. Pete Pier Hosts Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza 

Locals and visitors alike are invited to a front-row view of the best fireworks display in St. Pete while enjoying local food and live music performances

June 13, 2023 –  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 Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m. but can start as early as 8:30 p.m. and as late as 10 p.m. depending on weather.

Attendees will enjoy live musical performances by Cassie Jean & The Fireflies, Phoenix 5 LIVE, and DJ Ketone, while enjoying food and beverage offerings from St. Pete Concessions, Main Street Empanada, Sweet Island Snow, and many more.

View the fireworks along Bayshore Dr. and North Shore Dr. NE from the following parks: 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 in downtown. Visit stpete.org/parking for more information on available parking areas.

The Fourth of July celebration is free and open to the public. The event is hosted by the City of St. Petersburg, St. Pete Pier, and the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department. Sponsors include Visit St. Pete Clearwater, 10 Tampa Bay, and Budweiser.

For more information about the Fourth of July Celebration on the St. Pete Pier, visit www.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 5K fun run. The event will kick off 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 get in on the action and secure your spot, head over to https://stpeterunfest.org/st-pete-run-the-4th/ for information and registration.

About the City of St. Petersburg
One of Florida’s largest cities, the City of St. Petersburg is a diverse, vibrant city guided by principled progress and intentional inclusivity, where innovation, partnerships and ingenuity create opportunity for all. Visit www.StPete.org to learn more.

About the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department
The St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies with 17 recreation facilities, nine swimming pools, over 150 parks and more than 70 athletic fields, the department makes it a mission to preserve and enhance the city’s parklands and recreational facilities and engage the community in leisure activities. Visit www.StPeteParksRec.org to learn more.