The Fourth Independence Day Celebration at St. Pete Pier 2026

The Fourth Independence Day Celebration returns to St. Pete Pier for a full evening of waterfront fun, live entertainment, food, drinks and fireworks.

The 6th annual celebration takes place at Spa Beach Park and Family Park on the St. Pete Pier on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Guests can expect a packed evening with the St. Pete Pier Run, Craft Beer Garden, Uncle Sam’s Market, Family Fun Zone, food trucks, vendors, roaming entertainers and live music on the Visit St. Pete Clearwater Main Stage.

The City of St. Petersburg fireworks show is scheduled for 9 PM and will be visible from the downtown waterfront. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s fireworks are expected to double in scale.

Reserved area tickets are available for guests who want access to a fenced area at Spa Beach Park with unobstructed fireworks views, room for chairs or blankets, a reserved-area bar, portable restrooms and a commemorative St. Pete Pier America 250 light-up bracelet.

This is one of St. Pete’s biggest Fourth of July events and a major downtown celebration for families, locals and visitors.

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