The summer season has been in full swing for a couple of weeks now so make sure to start planning for your summer adventures. Summer is a great time to visit somewhere new as the kids are off of school. One great reason for a summer getaway is to celebrate the Fourth of July somewhere. This patriotic holiday is the perfect excuse to visit the sandy shores of Sanibel for the first or tenth time. Take a look at what kinds of events and activities you can enjoy on your 4th of July Sanibel Island getaway:
Return of Live Fourth of July Events
The pandemic had made it difficult to celebrate many in-person events over the past two years. However, Sanibel is proud to announce that its annual Fourth of July festivities with neighboring Captiva will return this summer season. The Fourth of July fireworks and parades found in Sanibel are second to none and are a great way to celebrate our nation’s birthday. The fun and excitement start at 9:30 AM on July 4th for the annual parade. The parade itself will start at the intersection of Tarpon Bay Road and Casa Ybel Road nearby Jerry’s Plaza. Parade participants will decorate their vehicles with all kinds of patriotic decorations for an adventurous parade. If you happen to grab a spot close to the starting point you can enjoy all of the fun and excitement and Jerry’s Plaza. Each year, the plaza sets up exciting activities such as water slides, a dunk tank, a bounce house, slip and slides, and karaoke.
The parade will finish up at around 11:30 AM when the rest of the fun begins. The community hosts the Road Rally, a scavenger hunt completed in your car that always awards the best-decorated car. No Fourth of July celebration will be complete without a fireworks demonstration. The City of Sanibel knows how to put on a great show with the firework’s reflection lighting up the surrounding bay. Visitors can see the fireworks from anywhere on Sanibel but the best viewpoints can be located at Sanibel Causeway. Now that is an exciting way to celebrate the Fourth of July!
Fourth of July Cruise
While the fireworks are incredible to see from land in Sanibel they are even more exciting to see when you are out on the water yourself. You can catch the fireworks display here in Sanibel when you book a Fourth of July Cruise with Adventures in Paradise. This local cruise charter is known for exciting cruises and fishing expeditions out on the water surrounding Sanibel and Fort Myers. They will also be bringing back their Fourth of July Cruise this year to celebrate the return of the fireworks celebration. This popular cruise has you out on the water during the evening of the Fourth of July where you will catch the fireworks directly above you. This activity is absolutely mesmerizing as you catch the best views of the dazzling fireworks display. Hurry and book your seat as this cruise is extremely popular here in Sanibel!
Check Out the Water Sports
Visiting Sanibel for the Fourth of July will also let you try out all of the exciting summer activities available in the area. Water sports are a huge summertime activity that is perfect for individuals of all ages. Hit the nearest beach and try out paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Local businesses provide classes to take to help you hit the water for your first time. There are plenty of rental shops too where you can pick up your kayaks and other aquatic vessels by the hour.
Hit the Golf Course
No vacation is complete without some tee time on the green. Since you will be in Florida you can expect to find some of the finest golf courses around here in Sanibel. What makes them so captivating is having beautiful beach views in the backdrop of your game. A variety of different golf courses can be found around Sanibel so you will have plenty of spots to choose from.
Go Searching for Shells
Kids can have a blast in Sanibel too while you are here for the Fourth of July. Our beaches are some of the finest in all of Florida. As you explore the sandy landscape your family can enjoy a local pastime shared amongst the kids: shell collecting. The sandy shores have plenty of beaches to explore so you can get lost for hours searching up and down the island. Shell collecting is a great time to relax here in Sanibel.
Book Your 4th of July Sanibel Island Getaway
As you can see the fun never ends here in Sanibel. Book one of our vacation rentals today just in time for the Fourth of July!
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