There are multiple places to find good food, fun and fireworks this weekend. Here's a list of most of them in case you still haven't decided where to celebrate. Got one I missed, let everyone know.


Let's Go Downtown
All American Song Fest
8-10 p.m. tonight, Friday
Downtown Community Plaza
Free

Clamerica Celebration
Clam dishes, cook-offs and more
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, tonight
City Park, Cedar Key
Event is free; food is $1-$6

Micanopy Fourth of July Celebration
Fish fry, parade, fireworks, blood drive, car wash and more
9 a.m.-dusk Friday, today
Micanopy
Fish fry is $9

Our Country Day
Street dance and live music
7:30-11 p.m. Thursday
Arts and craft, kids activities and parade
9 a.m. Friday
Live music
6-10 p.m. Friday
Fireworks
9:20 p.m. Friday
Keystone Heights
Free

Lake City Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks, live entertainment, kids' activities, food and more
6 p.m. Friday; fireworks start at 9:20
Lake DeSoto, downtown Lake City
Free

Alachua Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks, vendors, Kidz Corner, music and more
11 a.m. Friday; fireworks start at 10
Alachua Recreation Center
Free

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Thanks for the list. So, who is doing what? Anyone?

Fanfares and Fireworks!

I second that, Fanfares and Fireworks! Although I'm thinking I should come up with a Plan B in case of rain.

RaisingBoys, I am getting a bit concerned about the rain too! My son is beside himself w/ excitement and has been watching the hype on TV this morning and will be so upset if we cannot go!!!!

Wish I could have made it, but the little ones are sleeping, and it's too hot (AND LOUD) for a 3-month old. The two older kids went with grandma. So, they are not missing anything and I am having a quiet night. Going to the beach Saturday. I can't wait!

We had a play date at our house. The kids got worn out and we had to wake them up to go! We kept debating, to go/not go etc. Decided at eth last minute that if we did not go our DS would be so upset the next day that he missed it! So, we finally piled in the car and fought the traffic and ended up on the top of one of the parking garages. We sat down on our blanket w/ our backs up against the parking garage wall just as the first firework was shot into the sky! It was beautiful. We had a great spot and the kids loved the show-which was REALLY good . We came home and lit sparklers and some other small fireworks until after midnight. Again, the kids loved it-except for a small sparkler burned finger. They loved being up so late and we took a bunch of pics and shot some video. They are still asleep now and it is almost 8:00a.m. We are looking forward to a fun filled weekend!

We braved the rain that never came and headed down to meet some friends at Flavet Field. We figured if it was gonna rain, we were just gonna get wet. The sky finally cleared up and it was an amazing show. My 3-year-old loved it, and so did the baby -- that is, until about half way through, when he fell asleep in my arms (what kid falls asleep during fireworks?)

I Heard it was awesome! Glad we were able to have the fireworks this year, despite budget cuts. Thanks to one generous donor