Tampa officials provide safety tips ahead of the Boom by the Bay festivities

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, Tampa officials are giving residents safety tips for celebrations.

The city of Tampa is ready to bring back Boom by the Bay bigger than ever! However, given the anticipated excitement, officials want residents to be safe as they attend the waterfront Independence Day celebration.

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Below are safety tips residents should follow:

• Use your smartphone to get event updates and traffic information alerts
  • Send the word BOOM to 888777. This will register you and send updates for everything related to Boom by the Bay straight to your phone
• Plan your day in advance
  • Knowing where to park and your route can save you time
• Leave the fireworks to city officials
  • Downtown and the Riverwalk will be crowded, so please don’t plan on setting off your own fireworks during the event or anywhere else in town
• Celebratory shots are not only dangerous but also illegal
• When you arrive, find a meeting place with friends and / or family so that in the event of a breakup you have a place to meet
  • Snap a photo of the cross street you’re parking on as a reminder when you want to get back to your car many hours later
• If you are bringing a child, take a picture of your child on your smartphone that day
  • That way, if they’re lost, you can share the most current picture with law enforcement
• Do not drive under the influence

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