Streets across the Tampa Bay area were speckled with red, white, and blue this Independence Day as kids raced to the road in Temple Terrace to get the best spot for the parade on Friday morning.

Here's where to watch Fourth of July fireworks around the Tampa Bay this Friday and what to know if you want to shoot off some fireworks of your own.

Major Fourth of July events in Tampa and St. Pete are moving forward despite rain in the forecast. St. Pete’s fireworks could shift times, while the Hillsborough County Fair drone show plans to fly unless major storms roll in.