Fourth of July Celebration of family fun, features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more starting at 2 p.m. July 4, 2008. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. at Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Fl. For more information call (813) 223-4250.

Fourth of July Celebration at The Florida Aquarium. They will be extending their hours until 9:30 tonight. Admission price is 10.00 for all ages after 3 p.m. The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL. For more information call (813) 273-4000.

The fifth annual Brandon Blast lights up the night with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. July 4, 2008. Located at 459 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon, FL. For more information call (813) 661-6255.

“Proud to be an American” Fourth of July celebration features a parade and fireworks display. It will also include face painting and children’s games. Parade begins at 10 a.m. July 4, 2008 on Gillette Avenue and Whiteway, Temple Terrace, FL. Fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. at 200 Inverness Ave., Tampa, FL. For more information call (813) 989-7004.

Celebrate your “fourth” with a “Twist” with rock ‘n’ roll legend Chubby Checker and the Wildcats. Other live entertainment includes ventriloquist Kevin Johnson. Party kicks off at 6:45 p.m. July 4, 2008. With a fireworks display after the concert at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices are $64.95 adults, $54.95 children ages 3 to 9, and free for younger children. Party will be at Busch Gardens, 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, Fl. For more information call 1-888-800-5447.

Experience fireworks from the top of the IMAX Dome Theatre. Ticket prices are $225 (reservations required) this includes dinner, dancing, a musical performance by Spirit of Freedom and more. Celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. July 4, 2008 at the Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, Fl. For more information call (813) 987-6077.

Pied Piper’s Annual July 4th Party features musical entertainment and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. July 4, 2008. Fireworks display begins at 11 p.m. on the waterfront. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15. Located at Jackson’s Bistro, 601 S. Harbour Island, Tampa, FL. For more information call (813) 265-1234.