TAMPA, Fla. — The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is this Friday, commemorating the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776 and establishing the United States of America. It is often celebrated with family and friend gatherings, barbeques, parades and fireworks.
Tampa Bay is gearing up for the holiday with an array of parades and firework shows for all ages. Here’s a county-by-county list of events that are happening around the area…