Phoenix5 Headlines City of Tampa Liberty By The Bay 4th Of July | 250TH Anniversary Of America

That's right, Phoenix5 has been invited by the Mayor of Tampa to Headline The 250th Anniversary of America.
The City of Tampa is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with one of the largest Fourth of July events in Tampa Bay — Liberty by the Bay at Julian B. Lane Park. View map.
This free, family-friendly waterfront celebration will feature a 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, followed by a fireworks finale, along with an afternoon and evening full of activities, live entertainment, food, and fun for all ages.
Event Details
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Julian B. Lane Park
Cost: Free and open to the public
What to Expect
Kids Zone with family-friendly activities
Food trucks
Beer garden
Kids' Market Young Entrepreneurs and Community Partner Displays
Live music and DJ entertainment
Patriotic Pet Show
Water ski show on the Hillsborough River
Kids Liberty Procession
250-drone light show
Fireworks finale
Full Event Schedule
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DJ
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kids Zone
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Food Trucks
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Beer Garden
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Live performance from the Beat Down Band
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. DJ entertainment
5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Patriotic Pet Show (hosted by Humane Society of Tampa Bay)
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Live performance from the Beat Down Band
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Water ski show (hosted by Friends of the Riverwalk) / DJ
6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Kids Liberty Procession (hosted by Glazer Children’s Museum)
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Live performance by Phoenix5
7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. DJ entertainment
8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Live performance from Phoenix5

8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closing remarks from Mayor Jane Castor, National Anthem on guitar performed by Fox 13's Mark Wilson
9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Drone show (250 drones) followed by fireworks display