will light up the Gulf skies on Friday, July 4, at approximately 9:15 p.m. The show will launch from North Brohard Beach, just north of the Venice Fishing Pier, and is professionally conducted by Pyrotecnico.
This cherished tradition continues thanks to the support of Visit Sarasota County and Venice Pier Group. The display will be visible from many beachside locations in Venice, with fireworks reaching average heights of 150 feet with a maximum height of 300 feet, and will be visible from a half mile to one mile away.
Fireworks will NOT be visible from Humphris Park, the South Jetty, the North Jetty, Snake Island, the Intracoastal Waterway, or most inland locations. Humphris Park and the South Jetty remain closed due to catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“We’re proud to continue this more than 75-year Venice tradition with a revised site plan and the generous support of our sponsors and partners,” said Assistant City Manager James Clinch. “We appreciate the community’s flexibility as we adapt to this new layout, and we look forward to safely celebrating our nation’s independence together along the shore.”
The City is working in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory’s Turtle Patrol and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Keep Sarasota County Beautiful, and Venice Area Beautification Inc. to ensure a minimally disruptive experience for local sea turtles. The launch area (blast zone) will be closed to the public beginning the morning of July 4 once Mote provides the all-clear. Do not enter this secured area, which includes portions of the North Brohard Beach parking lot, the public beach and portion of the Gulf. The blast zone will remain closed for at least 30 minutes following the fireworks finale.
VIEWING LOCATIONS: Views may vary from all locations. Not all locations listed below are guaranteed a clear view of the fireworks. Weather, wind, and cloud coverage may also impact visibility.
PARKING: Free public parking is available first-come, first-served at Venice Beach, Service Club Park, North and South Brohard Beaches, Maxine Barritt Park, Venice Community Center and right-of-way parking along Harbor Drive South, south of Base Avenue. Parking is not available along streets marked as Private or Private Drive, nor at U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station, which is federal property – violators will be ticketed and towed.