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This year's Fourth of July is unlike any in our lifetimes. On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250 — the semiquincentennial — and our corner of the Gulf Coast is marking it in a big way. As a veteran, this one means a great deal to me, and I wanted to put together a simple local guide so you and your family can be part of it.
From the island's beloved water-fight parade to one of the largest celebrations in Bradenton's history, here's where the Suncoast is coming together to celebrate 250 years.
The island's signature Fourth of July tradition is the Anna Maria Island Privateers' Independence Day Parade — a free, famously soggy, all-in-good-fun eve...
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