Live music, fireworks and more this Fourth of July at Tallahassee's Celebrate America event

Special to the Tallahassee Democrat
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article stated that shuttle service would occur from the Koger Center to Tom Brown Park. But the city changed the shuttle service to Governor's Square Mall.

Don your red, white and blue and head to Tom Brown Park this Fourth of July for the City of Tallahassee's Celebrate America event. Taking place on Monday, July 4, from 7-10 p.m., there will be live music and a spectacular, patriotic fireworks display.

Taking the stage from 7:15-8:30 p.m. will be Sasha Tuck and the Capital Jazz Trio.

There will be a short interlude while the stage is reset, and for the remainder of the event, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will entertain the crowd.

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The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra plays for a crowd of hundreds at Tom Brown Park for the Fourth of July celebration Sunday, July 4, 2021.
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra plays for a crowd of hundreds at Tom Brown Park for the Fourth of July celebration Sunday, July 4, 2021.

As a prelude to the dazzling fireworks display, sponsored by the City's Natural Gas Utility, TSO will play the National Anthem at 9:45 p.m. and then accompany the fireworks, finishing with the 1812 Overture during the grand finale.

There will be food trucks and activities for children at the event. Attendees are also welcome to pack a picnic. Beer will be available for sale to those 21 and older with a valid ID.

Since there is limited parking within the park, StarMetro, the city's public transportation department, will offer free shuttles to the park from Governor's Square Mall beginning at 6 p.m.

Friends enjoy an evening at Tom Brown Park as they celebrate the Fourth of July.
Friends enjoy an evening at Tom Brown Park as they celebrate the Fourth of July.

Tallahassee's Celebrate America rules

Basic rules for the Celebrate America event include:

  • All vehicular access to Tom Brown Park will be closed at 8:30 p.m. or earlier based on parking availability.

  • No personal fireworks (including sparklers) or grills are allowed.

  • No personal tents are permitted in the concert area.

  • No pets (except service animals) are permitted at the Celebrate America

In the event of inclement weather, an announcement with safety directions will be made over the main stage speakers. Bad weather could cause portions of the event to be delayed or cancelled. Day-of event information will be available at Twitter.com/COTParks and Facebook.com/COTParks.

Additionally, some amenities in Tom Brown Park will be impacted by the event. The dog park will be closed on July 4 and will reopen at 7 a.m. on July 5. The disc golf course will remain open for limited use on July 4, with some holes not playable due to event activities.

Celebrate America is presented by the City of Tallahassee and is coordinated by the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA). For more information, please contact PRNA at 850-891-3866 or visit Talgov.com/parks.

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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: July 4th: Celebrate America in Tallahassee with orchestra, fireworks