Independence Day Celebration

Friday, July 4 • 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Mosaic Park • 1865 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL

Event Highlights

Join the City of Bartow for a festive Independence Day celebration at Mosaic Park! Guests can bring blankets or lawn chairs for a full afternoon and evening of family-friendly fun, including:

• • Live Music from 3 PM – 9 PM featuring:

  • George Morris & the Lariat Band (3:00–3:45 PM) – country-rock favorites

  • Ray Nichols Band (4:15–5:00 PM) – old-school & contemporary country

  • Daniel Burns Band (5:30–6:15 PM) – Southern roots-rock fusion

  • Eli Mosley (6:45 PM–end) – Florida rancher & Marine with a Veteran’s Salute at 8:30 PM

Food Trucks & Vendors—a wide variety including Kona Ice, PJ’s BBQ, Angel’s Heavenly Empanadas, The Conch Spot, and more .

Kids’ Zone (starts at 2:30 PM) with moon bounces, inflatables (football, basketball, baseball, Gladiator Joust), giant Jenga & Connect Four, rock wall, face painting, balloon artist, and a roving magician .

Fireworks Extravaganza—a spectacular show set to launch at approximately 9:10 PM, following Mosley’s performance .

Opening Ceremony at 2:30 PM featuring Mayor Tanya Tucker, the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Parks & Rec Summer Camp, and performance by Bartow Idol winner Natalie Suarez .

Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are encouraged to participate:

• Vendor Fee: $100 (includes electricity).

  • Apply by submitting your vendor form and payment to the Bartow Civic Center (2250 S Floral Ave) by June 20, 2025

  • Event setup begins between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Booths must remain open until after fireworks and adhere to family-friendly guidelines .

• Sponsorship Levels:

  • Presidential ($5,000–$10,000) – premium banners, VIP access, magazine ads, more

  • Star Spangled ($2,000–$4,999) – fence banner, social media recognition, VIP perks

  • Sparkler ($500–$1,999) – entrance signage, staff shirts, VIP access

  • Flag ($100–$499) – signage and recognition .

For more info or to apply, contact Noelia Velasquez at nvelasquez@cityofbartow.net or call 863‑534‑0120 .

What to Know

• Bring your own picnic or purchase food on-site

• Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs

• No alcohol permitted

• Vendors must be fully licensed and insured to operate in FL