2023 Fourth of July Celebrations, from Destin Commons to Panama City Beach!
July 3rd
Destin Commons: Get an early start, celebrating Independence Day at the Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival on July 3rd. Starting at 5 PM, twenty-five food trucks will line the streets of Destin Commons where you can indulge in scrumptious Thai food, mouth-watering grilled cheese and everything in between. Enjoy live music from Duchess and Tobacco Road Band and top off the evening with the grandest fireworks display on the coast.
July 4th
Grayton Beach: Join in the fun for the Annual July 4th Parade in the wonderful and funky town of Grayton Beach. Line up on Holtz Ave next to The Red Bar starts at 8:00AM with the parade starting at 8:30AM. Decorate your cars, jeeps, boats, bikes, scooters, etc. No registration needed and everyone is welcome!
Seaside: Seaside's Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular will take place Tuesday, July 4th in the Seaside Amphitheater. A favorite among locals and visitors alike – the day is filled with patriotic spirit, music, and fun!
9AM - 12PM: Block Party (Central Square)
9AM: Performance by The REP (In Front of Sundog Books)
10AM: Huck & Lilly Kids Music Concert (Amphitheater Stage)
11AM - 1PM: Roaming Brass Band
11:30AM: Wild Bill's Hot Dog Eating Contest (Amphitheater Stage)
6:30PM: Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pop Concert (Amphitheater Stage)
8:30PM: Fireworks On The Gulf
Alys Beach: Celebrate Independence Day in Alys Beach! Kick-off your favorite star-spangled holiday with a good, old-fashioned donut eating contest in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 4th from 9AM - 11AM. Later in the day, the Bay Kings Band will be performing from 6-9PM in the Amphitheatre with fireworks to follow, weather permitting. Grab a spot on the green with your blanket or low-back chairs. Food and beverage available. Free and open to the pubic.
Sandestin: Red, White, and Baytowne Fireworks Celebration! The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have a host of kids activities, including kids' crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting. Live music will be performed on the Events Plaza Stage from 7PM - 9:15PM featuring TBA. Keep your eyes to the sky over the lagoon for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at 9:15PM.
Panama City Beach: The City of Panama City Beach will host a fireworks display on July 4th at 9 p.m. The Star Spangled Spectacular – a red, white and blue extravaganza will feature dueling fireworks from the City (Russell-Fields) and County (M.B. Miller) Piers. Guests are invited to set up their beach chairs and encouraged to arrive early to get the best views.