Crowd watching fireworks and celebrating
The Fourth of July Firework Celebration is back!
Fort Myers Beach is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July!
The show starts at approximately 9 P.M. at Times Square, according to the Fort Myers Beach Chamber. Spectators are encouraged to bring a beach chair and watch the show from any of the 26 beach accesses.
There are some closings ahead of the firework show, the Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to oncoming traffic however, the Big Carlos Pass Bridge will remain open.
Masks will be required at the event.
Grab a bite with a waterfront view at Shuckers at the Gulf Shore & Cottage Bar. Or enjoy live music while you dine at Cabanas Beach Bar and Grille. There are many wonderful restaurants where you can indulge and on the Fort Myers Beach website, they have a list of all the happy hours that will be going on throughout the day to assist you in your bar-hopping festivities.
For more information about parking, closures, and other events going on at the beach, make sure to head on over to the Fort Myers Beach website and check out their social media accounts!
*This story was written by Brianna Pugh
