Streets across the Tampa Bay area were speckled with red, white, and blue this Independence Day as kids raced to the road in Temple Terrace to get the best spot for the parade on Friday morning.

Not so pleasant were the storms brewing in the skies over Tampa. It rained for at least an hour, cancelling the water ski show and boat parade. But once things cleared up, it made

4th of July Celebration July 4 – July 6 | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Enjoy Independence Day festivities at Busch Gardens, featuring complimentary beer samples, live performances and a fireworks show choreographed with an arrangement of music and lights.