Freedom Festival

ENTRANCE TRAFFIC PLAN

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From North Port: 

Vehicles traveling from City of North Port and from the East must enter through West Villages Parkway.

From I-75:
Vehicles traveling from I-75 south, will travel on River Rd. and turn right on US 41 and then left onto West Villages Parkway.

From Venice:
Vehicles traveling from Venice and from the West must enter through Preto Blvd. and turn left on Playmore Blvd. 

EXIT TRAFFIC PLAN 

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To North Port: 
Travel north on West Villages Parkway and make a right at US 41.

To I-75:
Travel north on West Villages Parkway and make a right at US 41, then make a left on River Road.

To Venice:
Travel north on West Villages Parkway, make a left on Playmore Blvd., then make a right on Preto Blvd. and finally make a left on US 41. 

Subject to change:

5 p.m.

• Gates open
• Tobacco Rd Band kicks off Freedom Festival
• Patriotic Play Zone open until 8:45 p.m.
• Firecracker Lane Vendors open until 8:45 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Opening Ceremonies

7-7:30 p.m.

• Line Dancing on Event Lawn

7:30 p.m.

• Tobacco Rd Band's Second Set

9 p.m.

• Fireworks Show Begins (weather permitting)

9:20 p.m.

• Fireworks Show & Event Ends

Our sponsorship program is structured into tiers to accommodate budgets of all sizes, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate in the City's events. Sponsors not only gain great visibility throughout the community but also receive exceptional marketing benefits.

For more information on how you can sponsor the Freedom Festival, please contact Kimberly Lencki, Community Partnership & Engagement Manager, at 941-429-7143 or email KLencki@NorthPortFL.gov.

If you are ready to become a sponsor Freedom Festival, please complete the online sponsorship application. We appreciate your support!

Merchandise and Government/Non-Profit applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis based on event needs. Completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the event. Please complete the online form completely and read all information carefully. Should you have any questions or need assistance, call 941-429-PARK (7275), option 6. 

Merchandise, Government or Non-Profit Application is now CLOSED.  Thank you for your interest in participating as a vendor at Freedom Festival.  We have currently reached our maximum capacity of vendors.

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Food vendor applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis based on event needs. Completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the event. Please complete the online form completely and read all information carefully. Should you have any questions or need assistance, call 941-429-PARK (7275), option 6.

Food Vendor Application - CLOSED.  Thank you for your interest in participating as a food vendor at Freedom Festival.  We have currently reached our maximum capacity of food vendors. 

Food truck safety information(PDF, 535KB)

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1.  Why has this event been moved to CoolToday Park?

•  Freedom Festival has been quickly growing along with our community. We’re fortunate to have a beautiful facility in our City with CoolToday Park and it has been a pleasure working with the Braves to plan this event. We look forward to celebrating both our amazing community and our country together.
  
  

2.  Why is the Address in Venice?

•  CoolToday Park is in North Port so this event is still in North Port. Unfortunately, the zip code lists the area as Venice, which is incorrect. Zip codes are managed by the Postal Service and not local government. Zip codes are used by the Post Office for mail sorting and delivery only. 

3.  What is the address to the Stadium?

• Cool Today Park, 18800 West Villages Parkway, Venice, FL, 34293
  Google search may bring it up as 18800 W Villages Pkwy, North Port, FL 34293
  Both will get you to the same place! 

4.  When is this event?

•  Thursday, July 4^th, 2024, from 5:00-9:30pm

5.  When are the Fireworks?

• Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00pm

6.  Is there a charge or admission for parking?

• This is a Free Family Event.
• Admission and Parking are free
• Free Kids activities throughout the event: Yards Games, Inflatables (Bounces Houses Activities), Kids activities. 
• There will be concessions (food) and festival vendor items for sale

7.  Will there be alcohol sales?

• Yes, the Braves organization will be selling alcohol at this event.

8.  How do I become a vendor?

• Submit a Vendor Application and payment to P&R
• Vendor Applications can be found under the Vendor section of our webpage.

9.  Will dogs be allowed?

• No. Please leave your pets at home. – (Service animals only)

10.  Are coolers or fireworks allowed?

• No Coolers will be allowed in the Stadium or on the Event Lawn (Festival Area)
• If asked -Patron can bring coolers into the parking area. 
• No personal fireworks, sparklers, pop caps, etc. are permitted.

11.  How do I become a sponsor?

• Contact Kimberly Lencki with Parks & Recreation at 941-429-7143.

12.What’s the traffic plan?

• Please see the "Traffic Plan" section of our webpage

13.Do vendors accept cash or credit?

• Most Festival Vendors accept cash or credits cards
• There will be an ATM on site

14.  What happens if it rains or there’s severe weather?

• This is a rain or shine event; In case of inclement weather, attendees will be asked to exit the event to their vehicles until the “all clear” is announce by City personnel.
• There is no rain date for this event.

15.  Will there be accessible seating? 

• Yes, CoolToday Park has accessible seating available.

16.  Will there be seating on the field in the stadium?

• No, entertainment and fireworks can be viewed from the stadium seating inside CoolToday Park. Fireworks can also be viewed from the Event Lawn and the parking area. 

17.  Why are stickers/Pepsi products not allowed?

• The City is respecting the requests and contracts of the CoolToday Park.

18.  What time can we arrive at the park?

• The Freedom Festival will begin at 5:00 pm. There will be no access to the festival area prior to 5:00 pm.