Not a fan of the booms + pops of Independence Day fireworks? Check out these ideas for folks and furry friends averse to fireworks displays.
Find a firework-free event
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds will host a free Fourth of July event today that culminates in a sensory-friendly 9 p.m. drone show. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Further out in Crystal River, American Legion Post 155 will host an “Escape the Fireworks” event designed for veterans with PTSD. All are welcome to attend.
Celebrate early, hunker down late
Head to a local event earlier in the day, then hunker down at home with the TV on high volume. St. Pete’s Mutts & Martinis will be open from 12 to 6 p.m., so you can wear out the pups before fireworks begin.
Get away
While Floridians are legally permitted to launch fireworks on three days out of the year — including Independence Day — Treasure Island is enforcing ordinances to limit use on its beaches.
