Fireworks

MONDAY, JULY 3

FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE

Take part in this fireworks show with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park. The fireworks will begin over the lake when the sun goes down, around 9 p.m. $20-$50 per carload. A VIP experience is available for $75 per person. For information, visit FireworksOnTheLake.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

BAYFRONT FIREWORKS

SPECTACULAR

The fireworks display will kick off around 9 p.m. with seating around Island Park, the bayfront and downtown. Free. Visit SuncoastSummerfest.org.

SIESTA KEY COMMUNITY

FIREWORKS

The Siesta Key Community Fireworks show, now in its 31st year, has families and friends flocking to Siesta Key’s white-sand beaches for an evening of fun. The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts the community event on Siesta Key Beach. Fireworks are free, but the event has sponsorships available that provide free parking, free beverages and snacks, as well as preferred seating at the hospitality area for the best view. Viewing area opens at 6 p.m., and fireworks start at dusk. Visit SiestaKeyChamber. com.

VENICE FIREWORKS

There are few better ideas than traveling down Tamiami Trail to catch the impressive fireworks show launch from the south jetty at Venice Beach around 9 p.m. The free 30-minute show can be checked out at several area beaches from Caspersen to Nokomis. The south jetty and Jetty Jack’s Refreshment Deck will be closed to the public. Visit VeniceGov. com.

PALMETTO FOURTH OF JULY

FESTIVAL

The Palmetto Community Redevel- opment Agency’s annual Fourth of July festival will again be a lively affair, with craft beer and food vendors at Sutton Park, 1036 Sixth St. W., Palmetto. Live music and kids activities start at 6 p.m., and fireworks will begin at dusk. Event is free. Visit Facebook.com/PalmettoCRA.

NORTH PORT FREEDOM FESTIVAL

The city of North Port’s annual Fourth of July celebration will begin at 5 p.m. at CoolToday Park, 18800 W. Villages Parkway, North Port. There will be local food and merchandise vendors, as well as kids activities and lawn games. The fireworks show will be approximately 9-9:30 p.m. Visit NorthPortFL.gov.