A full day of festivities kicks off with a 10 a.m. parade starting at Bay Oaks Recreation Center and finishing at Times Square. From noon to 2 p.m., join the Parks & Recreation Department in Times Square for patriotic crafts, a watermelon eating contest and a dunk tank! Then, 15 minutes after sunset, one of the region’s most spectacular fireworks shows shoots off from the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier. Fireworks are the main event, but restaurants, lounges and others step up the festivities with live music, happy hours and other activities along the beach. Visit fortmyersbeach.org for details on parking and bridge closings.