07/01/2026
Join us for Clearwater Celebrates America July 3 and 4 at Coachman Park
Clearwater Celebrates America is expanding to a two-day, patriotic spectacular in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Features for Both Nights
Children's zone full of amusement rides, games, activities, and kids stage featuring Mr. Brad in The BayCare Sound
Musical performances
Military and veteran appreciation tent with complimentary snacks and giveaways
Pier stage featuring music on the waterfront
Silent Disco on the Upper Promenade
Downtown Stage spreading the music and patriotic vibe throughout the celebration (8 to 10 p.m.)
Street performers, magicians, and entertainers throughout
July 3 Schedule
Aubrey Wollett Band, 5 p.m.
Homegrown (Zac Brown tribute band), 6:15 p.m.
Maddie Font, 8 p.m.
Laser Light Show with FX Finale, 9:15 p.m.
July 4 Schedule
DJ Jake
The Black Honkeys Band, 5:30 p.m.
Special presentation by city officials and the U.S. Coast Guard
Clearwater's Got Talent Showcase, presented by Abe's Place, 6 to 8 p.m.
TL Jentgens, 8 p.m.
Patriotic fireworks display, 9:15 p.m.
TL Jentgens returns to close out the night
Learn More
We Have Our Eyes on the Sky
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City of Clearwater officials and the city's special events team are closely monitoring weather conditions as they prepare for Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. July 3 and 4. Any changes to the planned schedule will be posted to the city of Clearwater's social media feeds.
City Facebook
MyClearwater Instagram
Clothes to Kids Donation Drive
Volunteer drive
A Clothes to Kids donation bin will be located at the volunteer tent in the lower plaza near the bottom of Cleveland Street. New and gently used children’s clothing donations will be accepted. Help provide back-to-school wardrobes for children in our community.
Memorial Causeway Bridge Closure
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The Memorial Causeway Bridge will close at approximately 9 p.m. for the fireworks show on both July 3 and 4 and will not be reopened until it is safe to do so.
Drivers should expect delays before and after the fireworks show. The Memorial Causeway Bridge will close at approximately 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4 and reopen when it is safe to do so. Fireworks may be viewed from boats outside the safety perimeter. Docking at Clearwater Harbor Marina will be restricted from 5 to 10 p.m. on both July 3 and 4.
Know Before You Go
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Parking
Parking can be found throughout downtown Clearwater. Park on-street downtown or at one of the following larger lots or garages.
Lot 11, 224 Pierce Street (153 spaces, close to the event, $2 an hour until 6 p.m.)
Pinellas County Parking Garage, 310 Court St. (498 spaces, free)
Garden Avenue Parking Garage, 28 N. Garden Ave. (236 spaces, free)
Municipal Service Building Garage, 640 Pierce St. (283 spaces on floors 1-2, free)
Station Square Parking Garage, 615 Laura St. (100 spaces, free)
Parking is free downtown daily after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
View Full List & Map of Parking Options
Permitted Items & Other Information
Clearwater Celebrates America is a free event; no tickets are required.
Low-lying lawn chairs, blankets and towels that do not exceed 30" x 60" are allowed on The Green of Coachman Park. Chairs are not allowed in The BayCare Sound.
Coachman Park and The BayCare Sound are cashless venues.
Tents, pop-up tents, umbrellas, balloons, personal fireworks, confetti and air horns are not permitted.
Smoking or va**ng is not permitted.
Clearwater Holiday Closures
Offices are Closed
Clearwater city offices will be closed July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Solid waste and recycling crews will be working, and there will be no change to the collection schedule for Friday pickups.
All Clearwater libraries will be closed July 3 and 4. See below for the recreation center holiday schedules:
July 3
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center: Closed
Clearwater Beach Pool: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Countryside Recreation Complex: Closed
Long Center: Closed
Moccasin Lake Nature Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morningside Pool and Complex: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex: 1 to 5 p.m.
Ross Norton Pool and Complex: 1 to 5 p.m.
McMullen Tennis Complex: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 4
Long Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee); free table tennis tournament, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center: 8 a.m. to noon ($2.50 drop-in fee)
Clearwater Beach Pool: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee); free Ho***rs hot dogs, noon to 5 p.m.
Countryside Recreation Complex: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee); free pickleball, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Moccasin Lake Nature Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free family barbecue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Morningside Pool and Complex: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee)
Ross Norton Pool and Complex: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee)
North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex: 1 to 5 p.m. ($2.50 drop-in fee)
McMullen Tennis Complex: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; free Kona Ice for all players, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parks & Recreation works to foster a healthy, vibrant and livable community in which we achieve economic, social and environmental sustainability through parks and recreation activities to the residents and visitors of Clearwater.
