The City of Port St. Lucie, through its City Hall page, is promoting a VIP Experience for the city’s July Fourth Freedomfest celebration.

The VIP tent is advertised as providing premium viewing of the concerts, drone show and fireworks. The package also lists a shaded cooling lounge, family-friendly activities, priority parking, two complimentary alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages, a cash bar, and a private restroom. The event’s food is described as classic American barbecue favorites such as chicken, pork, burgers and more, sponsored by Cheney Brothers.

Ticket prices are listed as $75 for adults, $35 for children ages 3 to 12, and free admission for children younger than 3.

The post directs readers to purchase tickets at the MidFlorida Event Center ticket page: https://tickets.midfloridaeventcenter.com/e/freedomfest-2026-vip.

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