• Historic Everglades City Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for July 1, with opening ceremonies and parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.
• The City of Naples Fourth of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels down Third Street and Fifth Avenue South.
• With record attendance expected, Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts Fourth of July fireworks with events beginning at 6 p.m.
• The Hilton Marco Island Fourth of July Celebration features a BBQ buffet, live music and fireworks starting at 5 p.m.
• Pure Florida Independence Day Sunset Cruise departs at 7:15 p.m.
– Marie Gabrielle Patasin, C2 Communications