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Independence Day / First Friday

Name: Independence Day / First Friday
Start: 2025-07-04T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-04T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Thirsty First St. Petersburg, Florida

July 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with a bang at Independence Day First Friday! Join us in downtown St. Pete for a night of live music, cold drinks, food trucks, and red-white-and-blue vibes. It’s the perfect way to celebrate freedom, community, and summer fun, all rolled into one unforgettable First Friday street party. Come early, stay late, and toast to the stars and stripes with us at Thirsty First and beyond!

7pm-9pm: $15 All You Can Drink
6pm-10pm: Midget Costumed Impersonator (Mini Donald Trump)
7pm: Thirsty Dogs Hot Dog Eating Competition (Winner gets Prizes, Thirsty Championship Belt and More)
American Beer Specials All Night

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Date: July 4, 2025
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Categories: Bar & Lounge Events, Entertainment, Family Celebration, Local Community Event, National Day Celebration
Event Tags:Drink Celebrate Repeat, First Friday St. Pete, Fourth Of July, Freedom Celebration, Independence Day, July 4th Vibes, Patriotic Party, Red White And Booze, Stars And Stripes, Thirsty First Fridays, USA Weekend

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Thirsty First St. Petersburg, Florida
515 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 United States + Google Map
Phone +1 727-317-3333
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While my 1st night grabbing drinks here made me want to give this two stars based on the evening bartenders, a second late afternoon stop changed my opinion. The 2 male bartenders were attentive, friendly, & knowledgeable. The bar attracts a lively & fun crowd that makes you feel welcome. Live music in the evening also set this bar higher than other bars.

Michael

100% must go to, grateful to have this place as one of my go to spots, even more excited they are apart of the central ave family. you NEED to go, no question, amazing place with amazing staff. TVs, drinks, food, and nothing but pure vibes.

Marcus Newman

The brunch was good and the bartenders are always nice

William Allen

Great bar

Sydney Avolt

Such an awesome establishment! If I could rate it 20 stars I would.

Josh Boughton

Not a lot of real venues left in St. Pete but Thirsty First is definitely a proper bar. Central location, huge space, great drinks and bar food that’s top notch. Come here to drink and people watch!

Olya Schaefer

Great place downtown, definitely worth a stop and check out the amazing atmosphere!

Patrick Clark

Thirsty First is the best sports bar in downtown St Pete.

New Society Media

When I moved to Florida, I stumbled upon thirsty first while walking downtown and decided to walk in on a whim. 8 years later, it’s still my favorite spot in Saint Pete. Good food, great atmosphere, amazing staff, and easily my favorite spot for football/hockey season. Just to prove i’m not biased, if I had to say 1 bad thing, it’s they took my favorite sandwich off the menu and I’m still upset about it. BRING BACK THE HEN!

Ryan Henry

This is one of my friend groups regular hangs. Football Sundays, Love Island Watch parties, holiday bar crawls, we’ve loved Thirsty since the original location. Can’t beat the wings, the drinks or the awesome bartenders. If you’re looking for a good time you have to check it out!!

Taylor Ricciardi

Independence Day / First Friday

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