CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate 250 years of American pride, freedom, and community at Sarasota's biggest patriotic event of the summer.
July 3, 2026 • 7:00–10:00 PM
Five Points Park • Downtown Sarasota
Live Music • Family Activities • Food & Vendors • Outdoor Games
FREE ADMISSION
ACTIVIES
Create your own tie-dye shirt, enjoy patriotic face painting, challenge friends to giant yard games, and experience an evening filled with live music, local vendors, festive activities, and community spirit.
Join us in downtown Sarasota as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with family-friendly entertainment, local businesses, and community fun.
LIGHT UP THE SKY
Light Up the Sky with your own virtual fireworks display! Guests will control a virtual sparkler to light off as many fireworks as they can to create a dynamic explosion of color and sound over a beautiful Sarasota skyline. This illuminating experience was crafted by the team at LightMural for the City of Sarasota's Fresh Fridays on July 3rd at 5-points, downtown Sarasota, celebrating our nation's 250th birthday! The experience will be located under the portico on the south side of the Selby Public Library.
THE BAND
Live music throughout the evening will be performed by Southbound 75, an award-winning Florida country band known for their high-energy performances and Southern sound. Guests can enjoy a dynamic mix of crowd-favorite covers, original music, patriotic spirit, and summertime energy throughout the celebration.
CONTACT US
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