Get ready for the St Petersburg, FL fireworks

Jul. 4 • Fourth of July @ the Pier.

The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. Noon to 9 p.m. Fantastic family event featuring face painting, Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus Entertainers, music by the Cool Daddies and Rhythm Method plus interactive music video The Dance Heads. Free, nominal charges for some activities. www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.

Jul. 4 • The City of St. Petersburg July 4th Celebration.
North Straub Park, Bayshore Dr. & 5th Ave. N.E. 4 p.m. Family activities, food concessions and fun throughout the day. WFUS broadcasts patriotic music to accompany the fireworks display scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. (or between 8:30 and 10 p.m. as weather mandates). Tune to WFUS 103.5 FM for the latest update on weather and fireworks information. No rain date. Free. 727-893-7441.

Jul. 4 • Fourth of July Bash.
BayWalk, 2nd Ave. & 2nd St. N. 4 p.m. Entertainment, stilt walkers and much more in celebration of Independence Day. Free. www.baywalkstpete.com or 727-384-6000.

Jul. 4 • The First Annual 4th of July Community Band Concert.

Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. 7 p.m. Enjoy music from the Flori Mezzo Summer Wind Ensemble. Performing: Souza and Herbert plus works by Bernstein, Copland and more. Blanket seating, refreshments available. Following the concert view the City of St. Petersburg fireworks display over the waterfront (weather permitting). Free. www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5767.