Nothing says U-S-A like a good old-fashioned fireworks show! In the Florida Panhandle, there are numerous places where you can enjoy stunning fireworks displays. From Panama City Beach to Pensacola, you’ll find spectacular shows lighting up the sky. These events often feature additional patriotic activities such as parades, live music, and family-friendly games. Celebrate Independence Day in style and experience the best of what the 850 has to offer!
Destination PC
Salute to Freedom Festival – July 4 – 9:00pm
Join the community for a day of patriotic festivities, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks display. The July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival promises to be a memorable experience for all ages, with a lineup of exciting activities and entertainment from Chandler Flint & Sons of Saints. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
A.L. Kinsaul Park
Annual Fourth of July Celebration – July 4 – 9:00pm
The Lynn Haven Fourth of July Celebration includes a pancake breakfast, parade, live music from The Gr8ful Dads and headliner Deana Carter. The night ends with a 25-minute fireworks spectacular.
Papa Joe’s Bayside
Light Up the Bay – July 6 – 8:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual Light up the Bay Fireworks Event on Saturday, July 6th! This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better, featuring a spectacular fireworks display, mouth-watering food trucks, Tino’s Gaming activities, and refreshing drinks, and live music from String Theory.
Panama City Beach
Grand Lagoon
Freedom Rocks! Fireworks Show – 8:45pm
Panama City Beach celebrates the 4th of July with the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast as fireworks are fired from the Russell-Fields City Pier and the M.B. Miller County Pier.
Russell Fields City Pier / M.B. Miller County Pier
Star Spangled Spectacular – July 4 – 9:00pm
Panama City Beach celebrates the 4th of July with the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast as fireworks are fired from the Russell-Fields City Pier and the M.B. Miller County Pier.
Boardwalk Beach Resort
Light Up the Gulf Fireworks Show – July 5 – 8:30pm
The magic happens after dark behind the Boardwalk Beach Resort condominium. With FREE live entertainment, contests and kids activities, don’t miss the Annual Beach Bash!
Destin Commons
Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival & Fireworks Show – July 3 – 9:30pm
Food trucks will line the streets of Destin Commons & you can enjoy live music from Duchess and Tobacco Rd. Band. To end the evening, enjoy a huge fireworks show!
HarborWalk Village
Fourth of July Concert & Celebration – July 4 – 9:00pm
Enjoy live music from Autism Sings LLC and the Manly Hero Band, a flyover, and fireworks & fire spinning!
Baytowne Wharf
Red, White & Baytowne – July 4 – 9:15pm
A giant American flag waves over the lagoon which is perfect for photo ops. The Baytowne Wharf fireworks show is synced to patriotic music that plays throughout the area!
Sandestin Hilton
Fourth of July Fireworks – July 4 – 9:00pm
Launched directly from the beach, these fireworks are up close and personal so you get the full effect! Not staying at the Hilton? You can grab dinner at one of their restaurants and walk out to the beach afterward.
Seaside
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular – July 4 – 8:30pm
This celebration features a block party during the day with fun activities like plays, contests, and a concert. When the sun goes down, enjoy live music from Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops and a dazzling fireworks display.
Alys Beach
Concert & Fireworks Show – July 4 – 9:00pm
Experience a 4th of July concert in the Amphitheatre with live music from the Bay Kings Band starting at 6:00pm with fireworks to follow!
Rosemary Beach
July 4th Celebration! – July 4 – 8:45pm
With a day of festivities, Rosemary Beach invites event-goers to experience the Bike Parade, a concert under the stars, and a star spangled fireworks show! While only Rosemary Beach homeowners and guests will have direct access to our beach, others in the area will be able to enjoy our general festivities and fireworks from other parts of the beach.
Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola / Pensacola Beach
Fourth of July Fireworks – July 4 – 9:00pm
Enjoy music-synced fireworks by land or sea! Downtown Pensacola & Pensacola Beach have teamed up for the ultimate fireworks experience. Event-goers are asked to tune into CatCountry 98.7 starting at 9 p.m. for the singing of the National Anthem, followed by patriotic music to accompany both firework displays either downtown or at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk.
Apalachicola
Apalachicola
Independence Eve Fireworks – July 3 – 9:00pm
With concerts at Riverfront Park all afternoon, and an amazing fireworks show once the sun sets, Apalachicola continues their Independence Eve Celebration!
Which fireworks show are you going to? Do you know of one that didn’t make our list? Let us know in the comments!
