July 4 Fireworks

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Friday, July 4, 2025

The City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks display will be shot from the South Jetty at Humphris Park by professional technicians from Pyrotecnico.

	TEST SHOT: Fired between 8:30-8:45 p.m.
	SHOW START: Begins between 9-9:15 p.m.
	DURATION: Between 20-25 minutes

* Time schedules are wind and weather dependent. Check the City's Facebook @CityofVeniceFlorida for weather updates like delays or cancelations. *

Where to watch from

The City of Venice annual Fourth of July Fireworks display is visible* from the following areas:

Area Beaches & Parks (north to south)
Nokomis Beach	100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis
North Jetty Beach	1000 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis
North Jetty Park	1000 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis
Higel Marine Park	1330 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice
Graser Park	740 Barcelona Ave, Venice
Heritage Park	727 W Venice Ave, Venice
Venice Beach	101 The Esplanade, Venice
Service Club Park	1190 Harbor Drive S, Venice
Maxine Barritt Park	1800 Harbor Drive S, Venice
Brohard Beach	4100 Harbor Drive S, Venice
Caspersen Beach	4100 Harbor Drive S, Venice

On the Water
Intracoastal Waterway	*no anchoring in the Intracoastal
Snake Island
Gulf of Mexico

Waterfront Area Restaurants (closest to furthest away)
North Jetty Fish Camp	Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sharky's on the Pier	Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fins at Sharky's	Open noon to 10 p.m.
Crow's Nest	Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dockside Waterfront Grill	Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nokomo's Sunset Hut	Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pop's Sunset Grill	Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

*Views may vary from all locations. Not all locations listed above are guaranteed a clear view of the fireworks. Weather, wind, and cloud coverage may also impact visibility.*

Fireworks viewable aerial

Area closures

Thurs, July 3	7 a.m.	The west half of the Humphris Park parking lot closes, left of the ADA parking spaces in front of Jetty Jacks south to the mid-way Australian Pine tree.
		Jetty Jack's is open
	10 p.m.	Humphris Park and the South Jetty closes and remains closed

Friday, July 4	All day	City Hall and most City buildings are closed for the holiday
	All day	Humphris Park, South Jetty and Jetty Jacks remain closed
	4 p.m.	Tarpon Center Drive at The Esplanade - Local Traffic Only
	4:15 p.m.	Tarpon Center Drive at Inlet Circle - Local Traffic Only
	8:30 p.m.	Jetty inlet closes to marine traffic
	9 p.m.	Roadways (exit)

Boating information

THURSDAY, JULY 4

High Tide		Low Tide
10:19 a.m.		7:27 p.m.

Jetty Inlet Closes		Jetty Inlet Reopens
8:30 p.m.		30 minutes after grand finale

Before heading out on the water:

Designate a sober boat operator and share your float plan with a trusted person
Have your license and boat registration in a dry and accessible location
Ensure each passenger on board has a proper fitting life vest
Have a working anchor light, navigational lights, VHF marine radio, fire extinguisher, and signal devices
Top-off fuel levels and check for boat plug
Know your inclement weather plan

Inclement weather plan:

Before you go, check the latest weather forecasts and share your float plan, and replace batteries in weather radio and lightning detection system
While on the water, continually watch the skies for developing or approaching thunderstorms
When the store approaches, stop all activities and take action to get back shore immediately
If unable to, lower antennas, pull in fishing lines, keep arms and legs inside the boat, and close the cabin if possible, avoid making contact with metal and control systems

Learn more about severe weather and boating at weather.gov/safety/lightning-toolkits

While out on the water:

Hydrate with water and apply sunscreen often
Pay attention to navigational signs including NO Wake, SLOW Wake, Manatee Areas, SWIM Zones, and other navigational aids
Take note of tidal changes and area sandbars

Nearby Public Boat Launches/Ramps (north to south)
Blackburn Point	800 and 421 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey
Nokomis Beach Park	100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis
Higel Marine Boat Ramp	1250 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice
Marina Park & Boat Ramp	301 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Manasota Beach Boat Ramp	8570 Manasota Key Road
Indian Mound Park	210 Winson Ave, Englewood
Find more boat launches and ramps at sarasotacountyparks.com/

History of Venice's July 4th Fireworks

The City of Venice first celebrated Independence Day in 1926 with a three-day water carnival.

Through the 1930s, Venice celebrated the 4th of July with patriotic exercises, fish fry, contests, a baseball game, and a dance.
In the late 1950s, Venice introduced firework displays in partnership with community partners, donors and sponsors and has continued the tradition ever since.
In 2023, more than 12,000 residents and visitors visited Venice area beaches and waterways to view the display including as far north as Nokomis Beach and south to Caspersen Beach.

Firework alternatives

Fireworks can be dangerous, scary, and harmful to pets, people, and property. Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals and celebrate this Fourth of July with one of these alternatives instead:

Colored soap bubbles		Projector screen
Confetti poppers		Red, white and blue pinata
Disco ball or string lights		Silly string
Glow sticks		Smoke bombs
Paper lanterns

Pets and fireworks

Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing colors of fireworks, but they can be terrifying, overwhelming⁠ and hazardous for both wild and domestic animals. Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe this week:

Update your pet's ID tag and microchip with your contact info
Take a current photo of your pet, in case they get or escape
Keep pets inside, close doors, garage doors, fences and gates
Give pets toys, treats, and other distractions
Consult your veterinarian

Don't forget to also keep pets away from grills, matches or lighters and watch for signs and symptoms of head-related injury. Never leave your pet in a vehicle.

Learn more at humanesociety.org

PTSD and fireworks

Fireworks can be a trauma reminder for those who served in combat or went through a fire, explosion or gun violence.

Whether expected or unexpected, fireworks can cause distress. Here are some tips and tricks for managing your post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms:

Avoid drinking alcohol
Consider wearing earplugs or noise-canceling headphones
Try box breathing or grounding technique by inhaling 4 counts, holding 4 counts, exhaling 4 counts, holding 4 counts, and repeat
Remind yourself you are safe and the situation is temporary
Rely on your support network and talk with your physician
Ask the host to use firework alternatives

Learn more about tips to manage symptoms or host an event that is sensitive to those who are affected by fireworks from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Public parking

Public parking can be found at the following locations on a first-come-first-served basis:

Public Parking
Centennial Park	200 W. Venice Ave, Venice
City Hall	401 W. Venice Ave, Venice
Graser Park	740 Barcelona Ave, Venice
Hecksher Park	450 W. Venice Ave, Venice
Legacy Park	395 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Marina Park & Boat Ramp	301 E. Venice Ave, Venice
Maxine Barritt Park	1800 Harbor Drive, Venice
Miami Avenue	100-300 block between Harbor Drive and Nokomis Avenue
North Jetty Park	1000 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis
North/KMI Bridge	enter off Nokomis Avenue S
Service Club Park	1190 Harbor Drive S, Venice
South Brohard Park	1900 Harbor Drive S, Venice
Tampa Avenue	200 block between Nassau Street and Nokomis Avenue
Venice Avenue	100-400 blocks between Tampa and Miami avenues
Venice Beach	101 The Esplanade, Venice
Venice Cultural Campus	326 S. Nokomis Ave, Venice

Public restrooms

Public Restrooms may be found at the following locations, closure times may vary:

Venice Beach	101 The Esplanade, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.
Venice Beach Portable Restrooms	101 The Esplanade, Venice	Open all night
Service Club Park	1190 Harbor Drive S, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.
Maxine Barritt Park	1800 Harbor Drive S, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.
Hecksher Park	450 W. Venice Ave, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.
Centennial Park	200 W. Venice Ave, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.
Caspersen Beach	4100 Harbor Drive, Venice	Closes 10 p.m.

For the latest on beach and park closures and reopenings, click here

The City of Venice is continuing recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton. Click here for more information and to see resources available.

The City has declared a Local State of Emergency for Milton and Helene

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