NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- Brightwater Lagoon is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day the "lagoon life" way with clear blue water, sandy beaches and a weekend filled with patriotic fun for the whole family.

Brightwater Lagoon will open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 4, featuring a Heineken Pop-Up from 1 to 3 p.m. with samples, swag and a cooler giveaway. The fun continues Saturday with live music by Stereo Riot from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., and on Sunday with a live performance by Big Daddy Rich from 5 to 9 p.m. After the water hours close on Saturday and Sunday, Brightwater Lagoon is keeping the party going with free entry to the bar from 8 p.m. until close.

Throughout the holiday weekend, guests can enjoy great food from the lagoon's onsite food trucks as well as a specialty Independence Day-themed cocktail – the Red, White & Booze – a patriotic fusion of frozen strawberry daiquiri, pina colada and a splash of blue curacao for $12.

In addition to July 4 weekend festivities, guests can enjoy Brightwater Lagoon's daily offerings, including the floating obstacle course, kayak and paddleboard rentals, splash pad, water slide and swim-up bar, along with the newly opened mini-golf course, cabana rentals in Cabana Cove and more.

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The fun takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available online at MetroLagoons.com/Lagoon/Brightwater (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater/).

About Brightwater Lagoon

Brightwater Lagoon is one of four MetroLagoons locations in Florida and the first in Southwest Florida. Located at 8630 Sunny Page Lane in North Fort Myers, the lagoon features six acres of clear blue water surrounded by sandy beaches. Brightwater residents and guests can enjoy a resort-style swim-up bar, food trucks, live entertainment, a water slide, inflatable obstacle course and more. Guests can purchase an All Day Ticket to experience the lagoon and upgrade their day with shaded rental spaces and water activities to create unforgettable experiences in the sunshine. To learn more, visit MetroLagoons.com/Lagoon/Brightwater (https://www.metrolagoons.com/lagoon/brightwater/) or call 813-444-5221.