Calling all beach lovers, sun seekers, and fun enthusiasts! The biggest beach bash of the summer is back! Mark your calendars because Fourth of July is just around the corner, and the Emerald Coast is the ultimate destination to celebrate this year's Independence Day.
From the sugar-white sands of 30A to the lively Destin Harbor, our beautiful beaches are ready to party in style. Here's your ultimate guide to all the exciting Independence Day events happening along 30A, Sandestin, and Destin.
Alys Beach Concert & Fireworks
The Bay Kings Band will be performing from 6 – 9 PM in the Amphitheatre with fireworks to follow, weather permitting. Bring your blanket or low-back chairs. Food and beverages can be purchased.
Concert 6-9 PM
Fireworks 9 PM
Grayton Beach Independence Day Parade
The line up on Hotz Avenue next to The Red Bar begins at 8 AM. The parade starts at 8:30 AM. Decorate your cars, jeeps, boats, bikes, scooters, etc. No registration needed and everyone is welcome!
Parade line-up at Red Bar 8 AM
Parade 8:30 AM
Grayton Beach Rags to Riches Regatta (*June 29*)
The Rags to Riches Regatta traces its roots back to 1981 when a group of sailors in Grayton Beach came up with the idea of a friendly competition to celebrate Independence Day. This sailing tradition endures today, attracting 30A locals and visitors who gather to support teams as they sail 16-foot catamarans from Grayton Beach (once dubbed the “rags” side of town) to Seagrove (also recognized as the “riches” neighborhood). The event supports the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA).
Race Day Event Schedule:
Boats on the Beach: 7-9 AM
Check-in: 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Skippers Meeting: 10:30 AM
First Warning: 10:55 AM
Race starts in Grayton Beach: 11 AM intended race start time (can vary due to weather or logistics)
Rosemary Beach Star Spangled Spectacular
Enjoy a fun filled day in Rosemary Beach! Kickstart your day with the Bike Decorating Contest and Breakfast beginning at 7:30 AM in North Barrett Square. Afterward, join the bike parade to Western Green at 8:30 AM, where a block party awaits. Come back to St. Augustine Green at 5 pm for face painting.
Seaside Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular
Experience the grandest celebration of the year in Seaside! The festivities begin with the lively Block Party, starting at 9 AM and teh fun continues until 9 pm. Prepare to be enchanted by the Pops Concert at 7 p.m., presented by the esteemed Sinfonia Gulf Coast.
The pinnacle of the celebration unfolds at 8:30 PM. Brace yourself for the largest fireworks spectacle along the Gulf Coast, illuminating the skies above the shimmering waters.
Central Square Block Party 9 AM-12 PM
Performance by REP (In front of Sundog Books) 9 AM
Huck & Lilly Music Concert (Amphitheater Stage) 10 AM
Wild Bill’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (Amphitheater Stage) 11:30 AM
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert in the Seaside Amphitheater 7 PM
Fireworks Spectacular over the Gulf of Mexico 8:30 PM
Village of Baytowne Wharf Red, White and Baytowne
The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers a delightful array of activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy creative kids crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting. There's something for everyone to enjoy during this special event.
Prepare to be enthralled as the sensational band Below Alabama takes the stage on the Events Plaza, delivering captivating live music from 7 to 9:15 PM. As the evening unfolds, get ready to witness a mesmerizing fireworks display, illuminating the night sky in a dazzling spectacle promptly at 9:15 PM.
Children’s activities on the lawn. 6 PM
Live music on the Events Stage. 7 PM
Fireworks over the lagoon! 9:15 PM
If you're looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the Fourth of July, there are plenty of exciting events happening all throughout the day and night. You won't be disappointed - there's something for everyone to enjoy. So get your red, white, and blue ready and head to the beach – it's time to celebrate Independence Day in style!