Boggy Bayou Fireworks Show
The annual Independence Day fireworks display will take place at approximately 8:45 p.m., Monday, July 4. Pre-show music begins around 6 p.m. Some of the most popular vantage points for public viewing are Lincoln Park, Lions Park, Kiwanis Park, Niceville Landing and the Turkey Creek area in Niceville. Parking is limited.
The best public vantage points include Lions Park and Kiwanis Park in Niceville and Lincoln Park and Shipyard Point Park in Valparaiso. Fireworks will be launched over Boggy Bayou from the City of Niceville’s custom-made barge, anchored between Lincoln Park and Lions Park. The 20-minute-long display ends at 9:05 p.m. Niceville’s fireworks display is one of the largest and longest-running in Okaloosa County. More than a ton of fireworks typically are fired, and the show always includes a spectacular crowd-pleasing finale.
You can help Light Up the Bayou by purchasing a Boston Butt—$40 each or Three for $100! Buy online at LightUpTheBayou.com and pick up Friday, July 1, backstage at the Mullet Festival site between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are also sold at Valparaiso City Hall and Niceville Administration, Building Inspection, Public Library, Senior Center and Utility Billing. The show is also funded by donations, fund-raising events, T-shirt sales, aluminum can recycling and the Fireworks Trust Fund.
Freeport 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day at the Freeport 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Event from 4-9:30 p.m. at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex. Bring the whole family at 4 p.m. for the City Parade, which highlights all that makes Freeport so special. The parade will leave the middle school area and travel down Kylea Laird Drive to Hwy. 20, then turn west and go to 83A and turn left and proceed on to the Regional Sports Complex.
After the parade, kick back in the park while you and your crew enjoy live music. The grand fireworks display will light up the sky at dark. To join the parade, visit www.freeportflorida.gov/community/page/2022-parade-information.
Located in the Hammock Bay community, Freeport Regional Sport Complex can easily be accessed via Great Hammock Bend or Bay Loop Road.
Stars & Stripes Celebration at AJ’s on the Bayou!
Join AJ’s on the Bayou Sunday, July 3, for the Stars & Stripes celebration. The whole family can enjoy bounce houses, stilt walkers, face painting and live music by Black Eyed Blonde from 6-10 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Red, White & Baytowne
Beginning Monday, July 4, at 6 p.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, enjoy lawn games, inflatables, kids’ crafts, and face painting. At 7 p.m. enjoy live music on the Events Plaza Stage followed by the special 4th of July Fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.
Smoke on the Coast
Get your 4th of July started at the Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival July 3 at Destin Commons. Family entertainment and live music kicks off at 5 p.m. with Tobacco Rd Band from 5-7 p.m. and Heritage Band from 7:30-9:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., you can enjoy $1 samples from 18 area restaurants and BBQ groups and vote for your favorite. Independence Day Fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:30 p.m.
4th of July Celebration at HarborWalk Village
HarborWalk Village’s festive Independence Day fireworks will take place over the Destin Harbor at 9:30 p.m.
Seaside Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular
Seaside Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular will take place Monday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater. Beginning at 9 a.m., enjoy the family-friendly Central Square Block Party, featuring an Uncle Sam stilt walker, balloon artists, face painters, caricaturists, a juggler and two Second Lines. The REP Theater will perform on the amphitheater stage as well. At 8:30 p.m., the fireworks spectacular, showcasing the largest fireworks show on the Gulf Coast, will begin.
City of Fort Walton Beach
Gather at the Fort Walton Beach Landing for the City of Fort Walton Beach’s Independence Day Fireworks show Monday, July 4, at 8:45 p.m. The Fort Walton Beach Landing Fireworks are set off from a barge over the Santa Rosa Sound and you will get a great view anywhere along the water downtown or from the Landing Park downtown where other July 4 festivities will take place earlier in the day.
City of Destin July 4th Fireworks Celebration
The annual Independence Day Fireworks Show is set off from the West Jetties Beach and can be seen over the East Pass beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Tune in to Z96 (96.5 FM) for the simulcast music. If inclement weather, the fireworks show will take place on Friday, July 5, at 9 p.m.
Fireworks continue at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island each Wednesday at 9 p.m., and over the Destin Harbor directly behind HarborWalk Village every Thursday night throughout the summer at 9 p.m.
