Fourth of July Celebrations

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Happy Independance Day

Independence Day Weekend at MOSI
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa
July 3-5th 2009

To celebrate Independence Day MOSI is letting everyone buy one ticket and receive another for FREE. Spend July 4 with your family and experience over 450 hands-on  exhibits, an IMAX Dome Theatre film, and Kids in Charge! The Children's Science Center.
MOSI Website


4th of July at the Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, Florida 33602
Saturday July 4th 2009
10$ after 3pm

This 4th of July, check out the best spot for watching Tampa's fireworks over the Channel! Guests will be admitted for $10 after 3 p.m. Aquarium hours will be extended to 9:30 p.m. so guests can soak up the fun at Explore A Shore and watch fireworks over the channel.
The Florida Aquarium Website


Fireworks at Channelside
615 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
6pm Saturday July 4th 2009
Free

Live entertainment will start at 6 p.m. with DJs spinning tunes before and after the 9 p.m. fireworks display. Enjoy a variety of family friendly activities, live music, great food and cold drinks.  The fireworks in Channelside will blast off at 9pm.
Channelside Website


Brandon Blast and Rock
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon FL 33511
10am-9pm Saturday July 4th 2009- Sunday July 5th 2009
Free

A day-long celebration of live music and inflatable fun for kids. There are many events that will be going on like the Punt & Pass competition, Kids Fitness Zone for them to run around in and Gymnastics Demonstrations. Fireworks begin at 9PM. This event continues on through Sunday, July 5th. The two-day Brandon Blast event also honors those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. A list of detailed events is at the website.


Busch Gardens Fourth of July Celebration
3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33612
9:00 am- Close Friday, July 3-Saturday July 4th
Free with admission or annual pass

Enjoy a variety of concerts and a fireworks display this July 4th holiday weekend at Busch Gardens.  Enjoy two nights of special concerts, followed by fireworks in Gwazi Park. July 3, catch David Cassidy, and Independence Day rocks with Starship starring Mickey Thomas. Gwazi Park gates open at 6:30 p.m. The headliners take the stage at 8 p.m.
Website