Boom By The Bay 4th Of July Celebration Returns To The City Of Tampa

Boom By The Bay Blasts Off July 4th Bringing The Best Firework Show In The Tampa Bay Area!

The City Of Tampa will be hosting its popular “Boom by the Bay” firework event on the 4th of July. Guests can enjoy good food, drinks, and a multitude of festivities along the Tampa Riverwalk.

Boom by the Bay will blast off on Sunday, July 4 with a Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet presented by Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk starting at 5pm.

The Blessing of the Fleet is a yearly tradition but is still practiced in many fishing and boating communities around the world to ensure a safe and bountiful season. Boats will also be decorated in colorful flags and compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the small/motorboat and large/sailboat competitions.

Boom by the Bay brings a boat parade to Tampa:

Boom by the Bay programming will begin at 7 p.m. with family-friendly activities spanning 6 waterfront locations, including 2 more new locations this year!

Boom by the Bay 2021 locations include:

-Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

-Armature Works

-Curtis Hixon Park

-Tampa Convention Center

-Sparkman Wharf

-Bayshore Boulevard

Each location will feature activities for all ages, food vendors, entertainment, and fireworks, which will be choreographed together and launched simultaneously at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). The event is free and open to the public so anybody can come on down and enjoy the scenic views! Event-goers are reminded to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety and take advantage of sanitation stations scattered at each location.