Things To Do in Gulfport, Florida

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Discover Gulfport, a Small Town City With Wide Appeal

I love visiting Gulfport, a small beach town close to St. Petersburg, Florida. The city hosts community events, like bi-monthly art shows (with their local artists), Springfest, 4th of July celebrations, Gecko Fest, Christmas celebration with a lighted yacht parade, and more.

It's a liberal town that embraces all its diversified residents. Gulfport is home to a huge art community, Stetson University, families, and singles. Everyone is welcomed.

Enjoy this mini-tour until you travel to Gulfport yourself.

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Contents at a Glance

Facts About The City of Gulfport, Florida
A Video Tour of the City of Gulfport
What To Do In Gulfport - Activities, News, and Events

Bobby & The Rockets - One of Gulfport's Favorite Bands
We Love Gulfport's Fourth of July Celebration
Watching Gulfport's Parade and Catching Beads

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Palms Line the Streets on Gulfport's Main Street

Facts About The City of Gulfport, Florida

Located in Pinellas County

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A Video Tour of the City of Gulfport

Check out the city of Gulfport in this video tour.

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What To Do In Gulfport - Activities, News, and Events

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Bobby & The Rockets - One of Gulfport's Favorite Bands

We Love Gulfport's Fourth of July Celebration

All-day Celebration

Our family always goes to Gulfport's 4th of July celebration. An all day event, it starts with a fishing tournament and sand sculpture competition in the early morning. A children's pagent, for boys and girls up to age 12, is held in the casino. Some events require pre-registration.

Daytime events include face painting, with lots of vendors displaying handmade art, food, beads, holiday beads or hats, and much more.

Gulfport's Parade

Around 6 p.m., everyone lines the main street to watch the parade. Floats have included the mayor of Gulfport, the Gabber (the oldest family-run local paper), exotic cats, hot rods and motorcycles, dancers, school bands, scout troops, retired military, and more from local businesses.

Artsy and quirky are clearly part of Gulfport's charm, as evidenced by floats for healthy living, recycling, belly-dancing, unicyclists, Red-Hat society, and dog club. A family-friendly parade, the band plays and introduces each float.

Spectators' claps and waves are rewarded with beads and candy (and sometimes, business cards, fresh fruit, and water bottles too!)

The Fireworks

Fireworks start at 9 p.m., from a barge close to the Pier. In recent years, the Pier's been closed in preparation of the fireworks. Grab your foldable chairs and stake a piece of paradise to watch the fireworks.

We usually claim a small sidewalk close to the beach and watch the fireworks right over our heads. Spectacular!

Most of the day's events are free. With so much to do and see, everyone has a great time. Gulfport certainly beats the bigger city 4th of July celebrations with fun for everyone.

Fourth Of July Fun

The 4th of July is marked with red, white, and blue -- and Gulfport is no exception. Join the fun, show your patriotism, and dress head to toe with the 4th accessories. If you visit Gulfport during the 4th of July parade, you'll see everything from the classic colors to outrageous outfits.Have fun with what you choose - whether it's classic or comical!