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.Photo by Dara Caudill, Island Photography |
BRADENTON — Independence Day is upon us and there are plenty of places to see fireworks tonight from the island to the big show over the green bridge, where there will be much happening on both sides of the river.
The Palmetto 4th of July spectacular returns this year with its biggest show ever. Before the fireworks over the Green Bridge, music fans can hear a live concert featuring country music stars Craig Campbell (5 p.m.) and Rodney Atkins (7 p.m.) at Sutton Park, located at 6th Street West and 10th Avenue West in Palmetto.
The event will feature a "kids' zone" and vendor booths. Attendees are then invited to watch the fireworks from the Historic Green Bridge Fishing Pier on the Manatee River at 9 p.m.
The fireworks will also be viewable from the Bradenton Riverwalk.
Admission for the concert is a $5 cash donation at gate or a donation five food cans; it is free for children age 11 and younger. There is no charge for the fireworks show.
The Chiles Restaurant Group canceled the annual Beach House fireworks because of birds nesting on the north end of the restaurant's Bradenton Beach property. They will, however, have their 29th annual show at the Sandbar at 8 p.m. tonight. The Sandbar is located at 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, FL.
Below is a list of fireworks events happening in Manatee County as well as Sarasota today, plus the AMI Privateers Parade.
Anna Maria Island Privateers Parade
Starting time: Noon
Location: Begins at Coquina Beach; ends at North Anna Maria City Pier
More information on the parade can be found here.
Historic Green Bridge Fishing Pier
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: 101 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, 34221
Fireworks will be preceded by live county music at nearby Sutton Park (6th Street West). Performing will be Craig Campbell (5 p.m.) and Rodney Atkins (7 p.m.). Childrens' activities will also be on hand. $5 cash donation or five food cans donation at concert gate. Children 11 and under are free. For more information call 941-723-7540 or visit palmettofl.org.
Marina Jack
Time: 9 p.m. Location: 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota.
Along with the fireworks display, Marina spectators will also be treated that evening to the annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix.
Sandbar Restaurant
Time: 6:00 pm (weather permitting)
Location: 100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Performing live will be Tim McCaig, "The man of many voices". The fireworks display can be watched from the beach; for dining options offered by the Chiles Restaurant Group, visit www.groupersandwich.com. The Sandbar can be called at (941) 778-0444.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota
Blues singer Lauren Mitchell will be performing live at the Gardens Saturday evening. There will also be food by various local restaurants and childrens' activities. Tickets will be $30 for members, $35 for non-members, $150 VIP. Children 11 and under are free. Call 941-366-5731 or visit selby.org.
Siesta Key Beach
Time: VIP Party goes from 5-8 p.m.; fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Location: Siesta Key Public Beach, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota.
VIP Party tickets start at $75. For more information call 941-349-3800 or go to siestakeychamber.com.
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