Have a blast together as a couple by spending 4th of July at Busch Gardens. From festive themed food, great beer, and fireworks, it's the perfect way to celebrate. Besides, what's cooler than catching fireworks light up the sky as you soar on one of their award-winning coasters?
This year, Busch Gardens is celebrating the United States' 250th Anniversary, also known as the semiquincentennial (try saying that five times fast), with a special drone and fireworks show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from now until July 5, 2026.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Ticket deal: Keep a lookout for a ticket deal in honor of the Fourth of July this year! In the past, this has been free tickets for military service members and veterans. For the full details, visit the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay website.
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Celebrate 4th of July and America's 250th Anniversary at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is celebrating all summer long with its Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular. Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary through July 5, with a special drone show featuring iconic tunes and amazing moving drone displays!
This dazzling show will take place at 9 p.m. on Festival Field (weather permitting).
Note: In the instance of light rain, the drones will not perform; however, fireworks will go on as planned.
Guests will have access to provided seats 30 minutes before show time and you can keep yourself entertained with glowing beach balls and hula hoops before the show begins.
Free Beer at Busch Gardens!
Free beer has made its return to Busch Gardens! Guests 21 and up can enjoy one complimentary 7 oz. beer per day, and passholders can enjoy two. You can grab yours daily from 11 a.m. until 90 minutes before the park closes inside Serengeti Overlook.
While you're at Summer Nights, be sure to check out all-new shows, entertainment, and more!
Details
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is located at 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612
Fourth of July hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Special events are included with general admission and annual passes. You can purchase tickets and passes here.