Nathan Benderson Park ready to light up the sky Friday night

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Nathan Benderson Park will host its annual Fireworks on the Lake celebration Friday, July 3, brought to you by the Pops Orchestra.

Gates open at 5 p.m. Live music begins at 5 p.m. with Sugar Vibe, performing until 8 p.m. The Pops Orchestra will then perform a patriotic concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m., which will continue through the fireworks show.

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m., launched from the midpoint of the lake. The show runs approximately 18 minutes. The event concludes at 9:45 p.m.