Emerald Coast Fourth Of July Festivities 2024
Compiled by Alix Black
Celebrate this Independence Day with your family and friends wherever you live along the Emerald Coast. From Pensacola to Panama City Beach and a few spots in Franklin County, we have compiled a list of places to watch the skies light up with sparks of red, white and blue in celebration of the Fourth of July! Enjoy daytime and nighttime concerts and activities, grab your beach blankets for a fireworks show, take the family to a Fourth of July festival or snag a staycation at a nearby resort.
Pensacola’s Fourth of July
Hit the ground running with the dawn’s early light and finish off with the rocket’s red glare. There are all sorts of different places to enjoy exciting Fourth of July activities in downtown Pensacola!
visitpensacola.com/events/holidays/celebrate-the-4th
Fourth of July 5K on Pensacola Beach
A Pensacola Beach Favorite! This is a Fun and Hot American Made event for the entire family. Locals and tourist will love the scenic, flat and, yes, hot, 5K. A Fun-filled event with a great after-party at the Tiki Bar is the best way to start your celebration!
visitpensacola.com/events/4th-of-july-5k-on-pensacola-beach
Flora-Bama Fourth of July Party
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar. Enjoy the beach, listen to live music and watch the fireworks from the beach (fireworks start at 9 p.m.).
visitpensacola.com/events/flora-bama-4th-of-july-party
Exclusive Firework Views at The Pensacola Beach Resort
Boasting unmatched views of Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Pensacola Beach Resort is the perfect place to celebrate the Fourth of July. The private resort features an elevated pool deck and a Tiki bar where hotel guests can soak up the sun with a drink in hand and stay for unmatched views of the fireworks display on Pensacola Beach. Guests can also watch the fireworks while mingling with locals at The Salty Rose, the resort’s beach bar open to the public, featuring laid-back vibes, a delicious beachside menu and live music by The Aces, Hip Trip Band and more this 4th of July weekend. Thanks to exclusive access to 800 feet of gulf-front property, hotel guests can enjoy the Fourth of July festivities without the crowds. Those seeking more privacy can enjoy the fireworks from their guest rooms, which feature unobstructed water views.
Stay with Oyster Bay
Celebrate the Fourthof July at Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel! This star-spangled celebration features a spread of patriotic treats, bar, and beautiful front porch views of the Pensacola Bay Firework Show. Purchase tickets at stayoysterbay.com/events. Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel is situated within walking distance of the city’s best bars, restaurants and celebrations. Spend the day exploring downtown festivities and enjoy live entertainment in Seville Square. When it’s time for fireworks, you’ll have the best seats in the house.
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is thrilled to announce a spectacular celebration for this year’s July 3 and Fourth of July festivities. Everyone is welcome to join The Boardwalk for two evenings of exciting activities, live entertainment and breathtaking fireworks. On Wednesday, July 3 from 6-10 p.m., the evening will feature live music by The Geminis. Enjoy their vibrant performance as you await the stunning fireworks show that will light up the night sky over Okaloosa Island at 9 p.m. On Thursday, July 4 join the Luau Beach Party from 5-9 p.m. The festivities will feature a live performance by Jody Lucas. Adding to the evening’s excitement, Luminary Entertainment’s Fire Dancers will dazzle the crowd with a fiery performance in patriotic costumes. The evening will also feature popular Luau activities, including a kid limbo contest, and adult limbo contest and a Pass the Pineapple kids contest.
The Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival
Destin Commons is celebrating their inaugural Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival where you can taste tasty food from the area’s best food trucks on Wednesday, July 3. 40+ 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. In between the food extravaganza, you can enjoy live music from Duchess and Tobacco Road Band. And top off the evening with the grandest fireworks display on the coast. It is an evening you do not want to miss!
destincommons.com/happenings-events/star-spangled-food-truck-festival-2
Red, White, and Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Celebrate Independence Day at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort with the spectacular Red, White & Baytowne celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Locals and visitors alike are invited to the resort’s charming pedestrian village to enjoy live beats from the Emerald Coast’s premier country band, Below Alabama, from 7-9:15 p.m. on the Events Plaza Stage, followed by a sparkling fireworks display. Family-friendly activities such as kids’ crafts, face painting and balloon sculpting will also be available.
sandestin.com/things-to-do/events/red-white-and-baytowne
Rooftop Fireworks Views at Hotel Effie Sandestin
With stunning views from the only rooftop pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast and steps from the celebrations at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Hotel Effie is the ultimate destination for Fourth of July weekend celebrations. The luxury hotel located at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features 250 guest rooms and suites, a luxury spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, four culinary concepts by by Chef Juan Bochenski, and the best seats in the house to view the the Red, White, and Baytowne fireworks display at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. After 6 p.m. locals are invited to Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge for drinks, bites and laid-back vibes paired with panoramic views of the beach, bay and fireworks.
Fourth of July Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Skip the crowded boardwalks for an unobstructed view of a spectacular fireworks display aboard SunQuest Cruises’ 125-foot Solaris Yacht. This Fourth of July, treat the family to a cruise aboard the area’s only dining and entertainment yacht. Your ticket includes a 3½-hour cruise, three-course meal, incredible sunset views, a champagne toast, live entertainment and an incredible Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort fireworks show.
View the menu and make reservations online or by calling (850) 650-2519. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies to all specialty and holiday events. The Solaris cruises from the Baytowne Marina inside of the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.
sunquestcruises.com/4th-july-destin-fireworks-sunset-dinner-cruise
SEASIDE® Fourth of July Block Party
Are you ready for the Fourth of July in SEASIDE®? Enjoy a Block Party starting at 9 a.m. with The Rep performance. At 10 a.m. Huck And Lilly will perform, followed by a hot dog eating contest at 11:30 a.m. Evening festivities in the Amphitheater include a Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert at 7 p.m, followed by a dazzling fireworks show over the Gulf at 8:30 p.m.
seasidefl.com/event/independence-day-celebration
Real. Fun. Fourth. 2024
Panama City Beach celebrates the Fourth of July with the largest display on the Gulf Coast as fireworks are fired along the beach. Offering multiple nights of fireworks, from July 3–6, Panama City Beach will present visitors with spectacular views to experience its magical displays from a variety of locations — ranging from resorts to waterfront restaurants.
visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/holiday-events/realfunfourth
Franklin County
On St. George Island, everyone is welcome to join in the annual Fourth of July celebration. Stick around all day and enjoy festivities and fireworks on the beach behind the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe about dark-thirty.
floridasforgottencoast.com/event/st-george-island-independence-day-festivities/
Carrabelle with host its annual fireworks extravaganza on Friday, July 5 along the Carrabelle Waterfront at dark-thirty.
floridasforgottencoast.com/event/carrabelle-independence-day-festivities/
*Events compiled via press releases. Please check each website links provided for up-to-date details regarding these events.
