By B.C. Manion
Area fireworks celebrations include:
The Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel Freedom Festival at The Shops at Wiregrass
Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and SR 56
July 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Festivities include shopping specials, a bicycle decorating contest, a watermelon-eating contest, and a Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker pageant. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Family Night on the Fourth
Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church recreation fields, east of North Dale Mabry Highway, on Van Dyke Road in Lutz
July 4: Beginning at 5 p.m.
The outdoor celebration will include food trucks, a car show, a patriotic tribute by Steve Amerson, America’s tenor, accompanied by Idlewild’s Worship Orchestra.
The event will conclude with a fireworks display. Bring a blanket, a lawn chair and a picnic or purchase from more than 30 food trucks that will be there.
Sparklebration, a 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Celebration
Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36772 SR 52, Dade City
Hours: Noon to 9:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Event features a baby pageant, free face painting, a hot dog and watermelon eating contest, a Skydiver’s drop-in, local entertainment, an Elvis Tribute, pony rides and a food court.
Admission is free for kids 12 and under and $5 for others. Parking is $5. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. No coolers, pets or personal fireworks allowed.
