From the Sugar Sand Festival to 4th of July fireworks over Pier 60 — the events that make each season on Clearwater Beach worth timing your trip around.
Clearwater Beach hosts major annual festivals, nightly celebrations, and holiday events year-round. Here are the ones worth planning a trip around.

Apr–May · 3 weeks · Giant sand sculptures + beachfront events. 500k+ visitors annually.
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October · 4 days · National jazz headliners + local favorites at Coachman Park.
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July 4 · Pier 60 · Massive over-water fireworks show with live music and food vendors.
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December · Beach tree lightings, holiday boat parade, and 70° weather for a tropical Christmas.
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Dec 31 · Midnight fireworks over the Gulf + Pier 60 celebration. Book hotels early.
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Nightly · Free festival of street performers, artists, musicians, and the Gulf sunset.
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