America’s Independence Day is just around the corner and Plant City is ready with its annual Fourth of July Celebration, on July 4.
It will run from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Plant City Stadium, 1810 E. Park Rd.
Admission is free, but $5 will be charged for parking (cash only).
Parking will not be permitted along:
• Park Road from Redman Parkway to Roberts Ranch Road
• Park Road from Alsobrook Street/Coronet Road south to Jim Johnson Road
• Jim Johnson Road from Alexander Street north to Park Road
• Roberts Ranch Road from Park Road/Jim Johnson Road east to Coronet Road
• Gordon Food Service Drive west from Park Road to the dead end
Traffic along these roads will be outbound only from the stadium once the fireworks begin and until the stadium parking lots are empty.
The event will consist of various amenities for both children and adults alike, such as corn hole, balloon art, face painting, kiddie train rides, inflatables, Rock Wall, and tug-o-war.
A concession stand and food vendors will be on site. Live entertainment and a 50-50 drawing will also take place.
The timeline (pending weather restrictions):
• Parking lot opens at 5:30 p.m.
• Stadium gates open at 6 p.m.
• Concessions open at 6 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m.
• Field activities open at 6 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m.
• Stage entertainment starts at 7 p.m.
• Military salute and national anthem at 8:45 p.m.
• Grand Fireworks Finale at 9:15 p.m.
Should it rain on July 4, the event will be pushed back to July 5 but with no activities or vendors present. Gates will also open at 8 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.
On city property there will be no alcoholic beverages and no loitering outside or in the parking lot.
Inside the stadium, no coolers are allowed, and no outside food or beverages. Smoking in stands, concourse or restroom areas are not allowed.
Also, no fireworks or sparklers or pets are permitted inside the stadium.
Patrons are encouraged to have cash handy for not only parking, but to purchase from vendors as credit/debit cards cannot be used.
For additional information, or to become a sponsor, email RecInfo@PlantCityGov.com or call (813) 659-4255.