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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 3, 2008

Hillsborough

Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250

Fourth of July Celebration; visit the fish during The Florida Aquarium's extended hours (to 9:30 Friday); $10 admission price for all ages after 3 p.m.; The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 273-4000

Brandon Blast; the fifth annual Brandon Blast lights up the night with a fireworks display; 9 p.m. Friday; free; 459 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon; (813) 661-6255

"Proud to be an American"; Fourth of July celebration features a parade and fireworks display; includes face painting and children's games; parade begins at 10 a.m. Friday on Gillette Avenue and Whiteway, Temple Terrace; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at 200 Inverness Ave., Tampa; (813) 989-7004

Celebrate with a "Twist"; rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker and the Wildcats bring in the Fourth of July with a "twist"; live entertainment includes ventriloquist Kevin Johnson and more; 6:45 p.m. Friday; fireworks display begins after the concert at 8:15 p.m.; $64.95 adults, $54.95 children ages 3 to 9, free for younger children; Busch Gardens, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa; 1-888-800-5447

Fourth of July celebration; experience fireworks from the top of the Imax Dome Theatre; includes dinner, dancing, a musical performance by Spirit of Freedom and more; 6:30 p.m. Friday; $225 (reservations required); Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 987-6077

Fourth of July at Jackson's; Pied Piper's Annual July 4th Party features musical entertainment and fireworks display; 9 p.m. Friday; fireworks display begins at 11 p.m. on the waterfront; $10 to $15; Jackson's Bistro, 601 S. Harbour Island, Tampa; (813) 265-1234

Pasco

Sparklebration; Star-Spangled Spectacular, a concert of patriotic music with vocalists John and Mary K. Wilson. is at 7 p.m. today, at Dan Cannon Auditorium on the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City and costs $15 at the door. Friday's festivities feature a family celebration with carnival rides, live music, animal show, contests, food, fireworks and more; 4 p.m. Friday (fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.); $3, free for children ages 10 and younger; Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City; (352) 567-6678

Pinellas

Fourth of July at The Pier; celebrate with live entertainment, face and body paintings, comedic appearances, a fireworks display and more; 2 to 10 p.m. Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m. off Spa Beach); free; The Pier, 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 821-6443

City of Gulfport's Fourth of July Celebration features children's games, contests, car, truck and motorcycle show, children's pageant, parade, live entertainment, food, and fireworks display; 8 a.m. Friday; parade at 6 p.m. on Beach Boulevard; fireworks at 9 p.m.; 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport; (727) 893-1067

Fourth of July and Largo Centennial Celebration features activities, concessions, live music, fireworks display and more; 6 p.m. Friday (fireworks begin about 8 or 8:30 p.m.); free; Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6775

Tarpon Springs Fireworks; celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic party and grand fireworks display; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; free. Fireworks begin at sunset at Fred Howard Park, 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs. The party is at Craig Park, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs; (727) 938-3711

Safety Harbor Festival and Fireworks features live music, food, fireworks and more; 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Safety Harbor Marina Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor; (727) 724-1572

Clearwater Celebrates America! features fireworks, food, concerts and more; 4 p.m. Friday (fireworks at 9:30 p.m.); free; Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater; (727) 562-4813

Melinda Ramos

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