The Independence Day Parade on Sanibel Island begins at 9:30 a.m. at Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road. Spectators encouraged to arrive early for seating; bring lawn chairs or blankets, bottled water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Parking available at Jerry’s Foods, Sanibel Community Church, Tahitian Gardens Shopping Center, Forever Green/ACE Hardware, The Community House, Sanibel Community Park, Sanibel Square, and The Village Shops.

Immediately following the parade there is a free 4th of July celebration at the Sanibel Recreation Center featuring hot dogs, gym games, open pools, stilt-walker, bounce house, face painting, Kona Ice Truck from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel.

July 4^th fireworks display launched at dusk from the beach at the end of Bailey Road.

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