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 p.m.

• Tobacco Rd Band's Second Set

9 p.m.

• Fireworks Show Begins

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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