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NBP Fireworks on the Lake - America 250, Presented by The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota & Bradenton

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Fireworks on the Lake is back with a bang for this 10th annual event and America 250 celebration! All are invited to a sparkling celebration at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday, July 3. This year’s NBP Fireworks on the Lake - America 250 Celebration is Presented by The Pops Orchestra! It will feature live music by Sugar Vibe band, a special, patriotic concert by Pops Orchestra, a Kids Zone presented by MOTE Marine, a community 250 mural, Time Capsule, dozens of food trucks, games, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular, 18 min fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. 92.1 CTQ will be on-site and raffle off concert tickets.
What's more American than Apple Pie? Well, to recognize this historic event, we will be hosting an Apple Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Der Dutchman. 10 contestants will be chosen. Whoever can eat a giant apple pie the fastest will win a Stay-Cation family pack for a stay at the Carlisle Inn and complimentary dinner and breakfast for 4 ppl. Plus, "bragging rights" as the America 250 Patriot Pie Champ!

BUY PARKING PASSES & VIP TICKETS HERE:
www.fireworksonthelake.com/

ADMISSION & PARKING:
General Admission: Free
Regatta Island Parking: $35
South Lot Parking: $25 cars/$55RVs
Special Event Lot (next to Homewood Suites): $25
VIP Viewing Experience: $105 per person for Adults, $65 for children ages 6-12.
VIP Includes:
- Complimentary unlimited food & beverages provided by Gecko's Grill, open bar with beer, wine & hard seltzers, waters & soft drinks
- Complimentary, fresh baked Apple Pie slices from Der Dutchman
- Vip only experiences: Siesta Key Rum sampling, Raining Berries smoothies, app & margarita samples from Anna Maria Oyster Bar
- Premium parking on Regatta Island
- Exclusive access to the air-conditioned Finish Tower with indoor & outdoor prime viewing spaces on multiple floors & event viewing screens
-Patriotic one-of-a-kind designs, created by Oh What Fun Party Co

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Pops Orchestra
Trademark Roofing, Alpha Law Group, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Oh What Fun Party Co, ER at Fruitville, WWSB ABC 7 My Suncoast, Veteran Air, Terry’s Plumbing, Florida Central Credit Union

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Event Tags:

apple pie eating contest,family friendly activities,fruitville, florida,kids zone,live music,vip tickets,nbp fireworks on the lake - america 250, presented by the pops orchestra of sarasota & bradenton

Event Categories:

Festivals/Fairs,Kids & Family,Music & Entertainment,Food & Drink

Event ID:

6a283211ba182e34d7478dcd

Promoted By: University Town Center Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA

July 03, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm EDT

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NBP Fireworks on the Lake - America 250, Presented by The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota & Bradenton on Jul 3, 2026 in Sarasota, FL. Featured themes include Festivals/Fairs and Kids & Family.
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Der Dutchman, SunCoast Blood Centers, Bowercox Air, Thermal Concepts, BayFirst Financial Bank, Detwiler’s, Visit Sarasota, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Tommy's Express Car Wash, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing / Budweiser, iHeart Radio – CTQ 92.1, Observer Media Group, Royal Tees, Speedpro Affinity Solutions
Watch and relive all the fun again at home on WWSB ABC 7 on Saturday, July 4 - recorded Independence Day special starting at 8 p.m.