11th Annual NBP Fireworks on the Lake – Presented by The Pops Orchestra

Fireworks on the Lake is coming back with a bang! All are invited to a sparkling celebration at Nathan Benderson Park on Saturday, July 3. This year’s NBP Fireworks on the Lake – is being presented by The Pops Orchestra. It will feature live music from from 5-8pm, a Kids Zone presented by MOTE Marine, dozens of food trucks at the south end and Regatta Island, family-friendly activities, community mural, America 250 time capsule, spectacular fireworks show around 9:20 p.m. 92.1 CTQ, Sarasota’s Suncoast Country Station will be on-site with Lulu & Maverick to broadcast live and raffle off two tickets. In addition to being our Presenting Sponsors, The Pops Orchestra will perform a 90 minute patriotic concert on a separate stage, beginning at 8pm and running through the 18 minute fireworks show that will be set from the mid-point of the lake.

Fireworks on the Lake Ticket Sales Open in May!

Ready to be a sponsor of this HISTORIC event! View our sponsorship packages for Fireworks on the Lake and reach 15,000+ people this year!

Fireworks Event Schedule:

5:00-8:00pm: Band performs on the main stage.

5:00pm: Apple Pie Eating Contest (Only 10 contestants)

5:45-6:35pm: Dragon Boat Races

7:00-8:30pm: Enter 92.1 CTQ contest to win Luke Bryan tickets

7:30pm: View the Apple Pie eating contest on the main stage

8:00-9:38pm: Watch Pops Orchestra’s patriotic performance on second stage

9:20-9:38pm: Fireworks show over the center of the lake

9:45pm: Event ends

What’s more American than Apple Pie?

Well, to recognize this historic event, we will be hosting an Apple Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Der Dutchman. 10 contestants will be chosen. Whoever can eat a giant apple pie the fastest will win a Stay-Cation family pack for a stay at the Carlisle Inn and complimentary dinner and breakfast for 4 ppl. Plus, “bragging rights” as the Patriot Pie Champ!

ADMISSION: TICKET SALES ARE OPEN!

Tickets & Parking Passes can be purchased at the end of May

**VIP Tickets & Parking Prices Increase Beginning June 22**

VIP Viewing Experience Tickets: $105 per adult, $65 per child (Ages 6-12)

Includes complimentary food and beverages, open bar with beer, wine & hard seltzers, premium parking pass, exclusive access to the air-conditioned Finish Tower with indoor and outdoor prime viewing spaces and patriotic one-of-a-kind designs & photo ops, created by Oh What Fun Party Co!

General Admission: Free

Regatta Island Parking: $40

South Lot Parking: $30 cars/$60 RVs

Special Event Lot (next to Homewood Suites): $30

Ticket Sales Are Opening Soon.

Interested in being a vendor? Sign up opening soon.

PROUD TO WELCOME THIS YEAR’S FIREWORKS ON THE LAKE SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Pops Orchestra

Trademark Roofing

Alpha Law Group

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Oh What Fun Party Co

ER at Fruitville

Florida Central Credit Union

WWSB ABC 7 My Suncoast

Veteran Air

Terry’s Plumbing

Bowercox Air

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing / Budweiser

iHeart Radio – CTQ 92.1

Observer Media Group

Der Dutchman

SunCoast Blood Centers

Thermal Concepts

BayFirst Financial

Detwiler’s

Visit Sarasota

Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Tommy’s Express Car Wash

Royal Tees

Speedpro Affinity Solutions

Sunshine Movers of Sarasota

Bintelli Golf Carts

Siesta Key Rum

Raining Berries at UTC

Turner Construction Company

Forayna Watercolor Place

Tune in to WWSB ABC 7 that evening to watch the Fireworks special coverage