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Free Train Rides – July 4th at Grand Concourse Railroad

FREE TRAIN RIDES — SATURDAY, JULY 4TH! Celebrate Independence Day with FREE unlimited train rides at Grand Concourse Railroad Enjoy riding aboard our 7-1/2" gauge train through the woods in Shady Hills, FL.
Dates: 
07/04/2026
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: 
Grand Concourse Railroad, Alric Pottberg Road, Shady Hills, FL, USA
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Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Thanks to the generous support of Wawa, we are pleased to share that Wawa Summer Fun Days will return this summer with free admission on the last Thursday and Friday of the month from May through August. The partnership began in 2021 with the launch of Wawa Summer Fun Days, and the offer was expanded in 2022 when over 12,000 participants received complimentary admission.
Dates: 
06/25/2026
06/26/2026
07/30/2026
8AM - 5PM
Location: 
Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL 33853, United States
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St Pete Pride Parade & Festival

St Pete Pride's signature parade and festival is where the energy of Pride takes over the entire day. The festival kicks things off and keeps the celebration going before and after the iconic Pride parade, creating a full-day experience filled with connection, entertainment, and community.
Dates: 
06/27/2026
2pm - 9pm
Location: 
St. Pete Insurance Agency, 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration LIVE from the West Lawn!

A CAPITOL FOURTH: 250TH WEEKEND CELEBRATION kicks off America’s Semiquincentennial - and we’re going all out! Broadcasting live on July 3rd from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A Capitol Fourth: 250 Weekend Celebration will feature the national television debut of country music icon Trace Adkins’ new song “American Made”, along with spectacular fireworks live from George Washington's Mount Vernon. Tune in July 3rd at 8 pm/7c on public television stations nationwide (check local listings), and for American Forces Network for service members around the world. Mark your calendar to join us!
Dates: 
07/03/2026
8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
Location: 
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
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