Fourth of July Lights Up the Skies on and around Sanibel

Spring has sprung in most of America and summer is closing in fast.

And is there any holiday that literally shouts "summer" more than Independence Day? No other can compete if not just for that traditional barbecue and those spectacular fireworks.

And on Sanibel, you get to see the skies catch fire right from the beach.

Romantic for some, exciting for others, an icon of summer time for all.

For those of us who seek eternal summer, it comes and goes much too quickly.

One barely has time to get out the sandals before the leaves are turning colors. So the Fourth is the day to say summer is HERE and experience the moment.

For those who want to visit the Island at that time, there is usually a great fireworks celebration to be found. Scanning TripAdvisor forums, I found this post with some good suggestions on how to see the sparks fly on and near Sanibel:

Captiva is not having any fireworks this year. South Seas Resort decided against them.

There will a parade on Periwinkle starting around 9:30 and fireworks on Sanibel, try for a spot on one of the causeway islands for a great view.

Ft Myers Beach will be doing them as well.

Fort Myers Beach Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier & Times Square, Ft. Myers Beach
239-454-7500
Community Holiday Celebration
Independence Day Celebration on Sanibel

Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel Island
239-472-1080
Island Fourth of July Celebration
Red, White and Boom Celebration

Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
239-549-6900
Independence Day Street Party

Riverfest
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Centennial Park, Ft. Myers
239-332-6813
Fourth of July Celebration

Need a reason to plan a visit to Sanibel? The Fourth of July is sufficient!