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Visitors celebrate Independence Day at the pier
Josh Cascio reports
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Pete Pier is this year's home for the city's Fourth of July festivities. Visitors can expect a full beer garden, live music, vendors street performers and of course, the main attraction will be a patriotic fireworks display.
"Downtown will be bustling with activity as people come to St Pete's waterfront to celebrate the fourth," said St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch.
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The fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m., the fireworks display may begin as early as 8:30 p.m. or as late as 10 p.m. depending on weather in the area.
Parking is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early or plan to hunt for spaces.