Clearwater Marine Aquarium Nighttime Light Show
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be presenting a special event – “Lights by the Bay” – a drone light show later in June.
The sky with come alive as drones dance with aerial maneuvers and a breathtaking light show. This event will be on June 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Of course, you can also visit the rescued animals that make Clearwater Marine Aquarium home or the place they’re living for their recovery. The dolphins, sea turtles and other animals will be available to view in the evening.
Tickets for this event are as follows:
General Admission:
Advanced Tickets: $55 for adults, $35 for children.
Tickets on the day of the event: $60 for adults and $40 for children.
Included with admission: live entertainment, an interactive dolphin experience, and the drone light show.
Adult tickets will include 2 alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available.
Children’s tickets will include 2 non-alcoholic beverages and access to the kid’s area with games and entertainment.
VIP Admission
VIP Admission is $85 for adults and $55 for children in advance. $90 for Adults and $60 for children on the day of the event. This will also add early admission to the event at 6:00 p.m., a private VIP viewing location, private VIP restrooms on the 4th floor, and private dining with a catered buffet.
Guests play with one of the rescued animals with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Dolphin Experience
[Source: Florida Marine Aquarium]
Tampa Bay Area July 4th Celebrations
In a few days, we’ll begin seeing fireworks stands opening all around the Tampa Bay area. If you’d prefer to see fireworks shows done by professionals, here are some of the July 4th celebrations taking place nearby.
For many, being on a Tuesday night might affect the opportunity to enjoy the nighttime celebrations. However, there will be some full-day events available. There are even celebrations happening on Monday night, and some over the weeekend. Here’s a list of locations to celebrate Independence Day and some of what each will offer.
Get those cameras/phones ready for July 4th celebrations all around the Tampa Bay area.
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The Fourth at St. Pete Pier
St. Pete’s celebration takes place at the St. Pete Pier with great viewing from Spa Beach Park on the north side of the Pier. There will be the annual St. Pete Pier Run, craft beer, food trucks, vendors and live music.
Of course, a fireworks show finishes off the evening’s celebration.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
From the Pier area, or its nearby parks, you’ll be able to watch the fireworks show.
Tampa's Boom By The Bay (Saturday, July 1, 2023)
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Tampa’s Downtown Partnership hosts Boom By the Bay This features events around the downtown Tampa area. There are multiple locations that will feature festivities from Bayshore Blvd. to Sparkman Wharf, and up the Hillsborough River.
Live entertainment, kids games and food trucks will be found at the various locations. Fireworks will be launched from four different locations. Admission is free.
Tampa’s Downtown Partnership invites the whole family, and says that the four-legged family members are invited as well, though it might not be in the best interest for some to bring dogs to a fireworks show.
