Best Fireworks in the Panhandle 4th of July- All About the Sunshine State

Best Fireworks in the Panhandle

Some of the best beaches within the sunshine state are found in the panhandle so why not host the best firework displays there as well? Come celebrate the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. Whether you are a resident of the sunshine state or just visiting the area, we have a complete list of freedom festivals, 4th of July parades, firework displays and Independence day events to entertain you this holiday.

Escambia County & Santa Rosa County – Pensacola

4th of July Fireworks by Sertoma – 9pm: The Sertoma Clubs’ annual event starts at 4:30pm with activities, vendors, contests and music, concluding with the highly anticipated fireworks show across an evening sky at Pensacola Bay. Come out with your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready for a fantastic fireworks show over the bay beginning at 9pm. Bring a radio and tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the special 4th of July music to accompany the fireworks! The best suggested viewing for the fireworks is along Bayfront Parkway. Admission: Free – More Information: www.pensacolafireworks.com
Symphony, Sparks & Stars presented by Levin Papantonio’s Peter J. Mougey 6:00 – 9pm “An old fashioned way to spend time with family and celebrate our country.” The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for its fourth Independence Day performance. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets to the outdoor concert as patriotic tunes in wait for the evening’s fireworks. 301 W Main St Pensacola, Florida 32502. Admission: Free – More Information: www.pensacolasymphony.com
Belmont-DeVilliers July Fourth Independence Day Festival 10am – 10pm: This festival includes a Street Fair, Live Music, Speakers and ends with a dance. Belmont and DeVilliers District will close the morning of the July 4th Festival. Special contests include The Watermelon, Hotdog and Cracker Eating Contest, The Potato Sack Relays, and the BBQ Cook-Off. Admission: FREE Details: https://july4thfestival.com/ Where: Belmont-Devilliers Cultural Heritage Museum, 500 West Belmont Street Pensacola, FL
4th of July Blue Levee: Blue Levee plays a variety of Blues and Rock. Think Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix. Fireworks at 9pm. Portofino Island Resort, 10 Portofino Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida. Manta Ray Pavilion Parking Lot in the Navarre Beach Marine Park at 8705 Gulf Boulevard.

Pensacola Beach Fireworks 8:30 PM Celebrate the holiday with fireworks on the sound side. The annual show will go off from just behind the boardwalk and is expected to draw a crowd, so arrive early. For boats, keep a general 250-foot distance from the floating barge releasing the fireworks; stay 700 feet out to completely avoid the fall-out zone. The regular trolley schedule remains, running 4 p.m. to midnight. More Information: www.visitpensacola.com
The Fish House Celebrates the Fourth of July: Come join us at the Fish House to celebrate the Fourth of July! We will broadcast the fireworks show live. The Fish House will be open for walk-in dining, serving from our standard dinner menu all evening. The Fish House 600 S Barracks St, Pensacola, Florida.

Gulf Breeze

4th of July Market BBQ Celebration: Sunday, July 3rd, 10AM – 3PM – The Market is proud to announce our first annual 4th Celebration with tons of fun for the family not just 1 day but all 3 days! The Market, 4531 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Navarre

Hometown 4th of July Parade & Celebration: Monday, July 4th, 5PM – 9:30PM – The event will kick-off at 6 pm with a non-motorized Children’s Parade and at 7 pm the band Duchess will perform until the fireworks show presented by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office begins at 9 pm. Manta Ray Pavilion Parking Lot in the Navarre Beach Marine Park at 8705 Gulf Boulevard.

Milton

July Fourth Riverfest in Milton 9AM – Midnight: Riverfest 2022 is an all-day affair in Historic Downtown Milton. The Fourth of July celebration begins in the morning with the 20th Annual Firecracker Motorcycle Show and The Freedom Car Show. The day continues with family-friendly events, including the Great Milltown Duck Race. Food, arts, crafts and retail vendors will also be open throughout the day. As the day winds down, the fireworks tend to draw a crowd. Parking will be available on Caroline Street and in the First Baptist Church lot. Admission: Free – More Information: www.srcchamber.com or 850-623-2339

Okaloosa County & Walton County – Destin – Fort Walton Beach – Miramar Beach – Rosemary Beach

The panhandle is the place to be if you’re looking to watch a good fireworks show! From BBQ’s to live entertainment, sunshine and sparklers, North Florida has everything you need to take in the Independence day festivities. Don’t be a dud, grab some suntan lotion and the family and then held on out to some of the best beaches in Florida!

Destin

Smoke on the Coast – July 3, 2022 – Join us for the 11th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival magically presented by Presto! At The Magic Parlor. Starting at 5 p.m. family entertainment and live music will kick off the day. At 5:30 p.m. BBQ aficionados can enjoy $1 samples from area restaurants and BBQ groups and vote for their favorite as People’s Choice winners with over $80,000 in donations benefiting local charities. Stop by for family fun activities including an Independence Day firework extravaganza! Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive Destin, FL
Harborwalk Village: 4th of July Celebration: Let Freedom Ring this Independence Day at HarborWalk Village! Spend your holiday weekend on the beautiful Destin harbor with family and friends, July 2nd – July 4th. $10 On-Site Parking Fee. HarborWalk Village is an outdoor, open-air venue along the Destin Harbor where restaurants, activities and entertainment live year round.

Miramar Beach

Red, White, and Baytowne – Celebrate Independence Day at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, July 4 from 6-9 pm! After a day of fun in the sun, come out for an evening that lights up the sky! Enjoy kids’ activities on the lawn at 6 pm, live music on the Events Plaza Stage at 7 pm, and a patriotic fireworks display that will light up the night sky at 9:15 pm. Red, White & Baytowne is free and open to the public. 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island Pier Fireworks – Beat the crowd by going to the fireworks show at The Boardwalk. Fireworks will launch from the pier. Bring a lawn chair and avoid the crowd at the other crowded events. There’s plenty of room on the beach on Okaloosa Island. Fourth of July fireworks are only held at this location if the 4th falls on a Wednesday.
Fort Walton Beach Landing – Admission is FREE. Enjoy musical entertainment, free inflatables for the kids, vendors, and concessions. Fireworks show starts at 8:45 PM. Take in the swirling aerials and majestic daisy chains as they light up the Gulf of Mexico at the landing in Fort Walton Beach.

Beach Property Owners Association (8:45 PM). Blankets and Lawn Chairs are welcome.

Bay County – Panama City – Rosemary Beach – Panhandle 4th of July Events

Bikinis, beer, bare bottom feet and fireworks! There is so much excitement going on in the panhandle. It’s hard to choose where to spend your day. We’ve got the beach, the pier, 5ks and parades. Face painting, cold beer, music and bounce houses too. Where do you plan on seeing the fireworks light up the sky?

Panama City Beach

Freedom Rocks! Fireworks Display July 3 – 9pm Come early and dine at any Freedom Rocks participating waterfront restaurants, rock a spot with the glorious sun-set washed colors painting the skies above the Grand Lagoon Bridge or bring your chair/blanket to the green grassy lawn at Treasure Island Marina. Come early and shop, dine, and have incomparable FUN in the Grand Lagoon where Freedom always Rocks!
Star Spangled Spectacular July 4th – 9pm Panama City Beach celebrates the 4th of July with the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast as fireworks are fired from the identical City Pier and County Pier. Location: M.B. Miller County Pier

Rosemary Beach / 30A

Rosemary Beach Fourth of July Celebration – Start bright and early with our Bike Decorating Contest & Breakfast. (7:30 AM) followed by the Bike Parade throughout the Town Center (8:30 AM). Enjoy an old-fashioned family field day on Western Green with sack races, water balloon toss, games prizes and more (9:00 AM). Rock to the sounds of the different decades with our band the “Like Totally” Hep Cats on Western Green (6:00 PM). Enjoy a star-spangled fireworks display from the beach courtesy of the Rosemary

Leon County – Wakulla County – Franklin County – St George Island – Tallahassee

Tallahassee

Firecracker 5K Race and 1-Mile Sparkler Run The Capital City Kiwanis Club and the Virtual Kiwanis Club of the Big Bend will join forces to host Tallahassee’s largest Independence Day kickoff event. Kick off your holiday with some family fun – not just a run! We’ve got a bouncy house, sno cones, face-painting. Fun, Fun, Fun!
Firecracker 5K Race and 1-Mile Sparkler Run in Cascades Park: 6:30 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. 1-Mile Sparkler Run begins, 8 a.m. Firecracker 5K Race begins, 9 a.m. awards ceremony
City of Tallahassee’s Celebrate America: Let your American spirit be moved this Fourth of July with the City of Tallahassee’s Celebrate America event. Taking place at Tom Brown Park on Monday, July 4, from 6-10 p.m., you and your family can enjoy live music and a spectacular, patriotic fireworks display. Taking the stage from 7:15-8:30 p.m. will be Sasha Tuck and the Capital Jazz Trio. There will be a short interlude while the stage is reset, and for the remainder of the event, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will charm the crowd. As a prelude to the dazzling firework display, sponsored by the City’s Utilities, TSO will play the National Anthem at 9:45 p.m. and then accompany the fireworks, finishing with the 1812 Overture during the grand finale. There will be food truck and activities for children at the event. Attendees are also welcome to pack a picnic. Beer will be available for sale to those 21 and older with a valid ID. Parking will be available within the park. Handicap parking has been moved closer this year, so check with a parking attendant upon arrival for assistance. Shuttle bus service will offered this year.
Spectacle by the Sea St George Island: Whether you want music and drinks on the deck or a stroll on the beach to find the perfect spot for the fireworks display, St. George Island is a small place ready for a big celebration.
Fourth of July Freedom Fest, Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe, St. George Island.
Celebrate in Sopchoppy: This annual event began in 1973 when “Mr. Sopchoppy” and a group of his friends organized the first event. Every year since, the community has joined together and established our region’s best Independence Day Celebration. Our celebration kicks off in the morning with the Bill Stephens Americana Parade in downtown Sopchoppy. After the parade, the day continues on the bank of the pristine Sopchoppy River at Myron B. Hodge City Park . There you will enjoy mighty fine music performers and other entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, exhibits and kid’s booths. As the sun sets and the moon rises, our celebration concludes with our “must see” fireworks display that fills the sky and the river reflects. We welcome you to join us in Sopchoppy where we all celebrate our independence. Once here, you will understand why we say, “Sopchoppy & Easy Living Go Together.” Details: Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration, Myron B. Hodge City Park, Sopchoppy, 850-926-1848

Check out other places to watch fireworks in the sunshine State.

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