St. Pete / Tampa, July Events, 2011

St. Pete Pier.

The 4th of July is on a Monday this year, but that won't stop The Pier from celebrating Independence Day for our country!  The festivities will include back-to-back bands in the Courtyard by the Bay with "soulRcoaster" (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), "Solid Core" (3:30-6:30 p.m.) and "Shotgun Justice" (7:30-11:00 p.m. A special treat by the "Baby Grand in the Sand" will occur during the band breaks at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Inside The Pier we will feature the River City Banjo Band (1:00-2:00 p.m.) Fritz, himself, from Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus (1:00-9:00 p.m.), face painters (1:00-9:00 p.m.), Power Skippers (2:00-5:00 p.m.), "Tropical Tom" (3:00-5:00 p.m. and "George Washington" (1:00-4:00 p.m.).  ALL events and activities are FREE, except for the face painters, who will charge a nominal fee based on design and complexity

Memorial Day Weekend
May 27-30, 2011 - throughout Tampa Florida

Come enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Tampa ... whether it's the lights & electricity of downtown Tampa... world-class shopping in Westshore... or fun and thrills at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island... there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Days are warm... nights still mild... summer-wear is usually the norm. It's also the first3-Day Holiday Weekend in a while ... so if you don't deserve a break ... who does?

 Memorial Day Weekend Hotels in Tampa 

July Events ...

July 4th Celebrations
July 1-5, 2011 - The Florida Aquarium & Downtown Tampa

Anywhere you are in Tampa, you'll find birthday parties for the good old U.S.A. Local newspapers carry all the particulars, so you can find anything from huge Fireworks Displays... to ... `small-town' Parades and Picnics.

The Florida Aquarium, located at 701 Channelside Dr, is the site of Tampa's daylongFreedomFest. Live Music and Entertainment start in the afternoon, and end with aspectacular Fireworks Demonstration at 9 PM. More than 50,000 People turn out, but you can also view the fireworks from a variety of `less crowded' spots nearby.