Fireworks over San Carlos Bay

July 4 on Sanibel Island – 2017

Like many small towns, Sanibel goes all out in celebrating July 4^th. Children and adults from all over the country decorate bikes and pedal Periwinkle. The parade is followed by the Optimist’s Club’s Road Rally, Sanibel’s longest running July 4 event. Prizes are awarded for best-decorated vehicle, team coming from the farthest location and correct answers to the Road Rally quiz. Enjoy a gorgeous fireworks display over San Carlos Bay from the Causeway Islands or on Sanibel’s bay side. The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club offers food, fun and fireworks. Happy Independence Day!

July 4 Sanibel Island events include:

7 a.m. – 9 a.m. – Free Pancake Breakfast
Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way
Info (239) 472-2684

9:30 a.m. – Independence Day Parade
“Preserving the Red, White, and Blue”
Parade Route begins at Bailey Center on Tarpon Bay Road on Periwinkle Way and ends at Jerry’s on Casa Ybel Road.
Info (239) 246-2981 

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – July 4^th Celebration at Jerry’s
(After Parade) Jerry’s Shopping Center, 1700 Periwinkle Way
Water slide, food, & refreshments. Info (239) 472-9300

12 p.m.  San-Cap Optimist Club’s 38th Annual Road Rally
Timbers Restaurant, 703 Tarpon Bay Road.
http://www.sancapoptimist.org/register-now-38th-annual-sanibel-captiva-road-rally/

5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Food, Fun & Fireworks

Sanibel DUNES Golf & Tennis Club, 949 Sand Castle Rd.
Non-members $55/Children $25

Info (239) 472-3355

9:00 p.m. – Fireworks Display (Rain or Shine) 
Fireworks will be launched from the north end terminus of Bailey Road. Best viewing of the fireworks display is from the Sanibel Causeway Islands and the bayside of Sanibel.