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Independence Day on 30-A

As we prepare for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on 30-A, make sure you are fully geared up. Begin organizing your day by exploring all the events and activities that will be taking place on 30-A during the festivities!

 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

WaterColor's Independence Day Parade & Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day in WaterColor on July 3rd from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Festivities will include a patriotic bike parade through the community of WaterColor followed by a celebration in Marina Park.

The schedule of events is as follows:

  • 10:00 AM  Meet at the north end of Cerulean Park for bike decorating. We will provide complimentary patriotic decorations (while supplies last).

  • 10:30 AM  The Independence Day Bike Parade will step off into the neighborhood and culminate at the entrance of Marina Park.

  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Enjoy live music, crafts, face painting, shaved ice, inflatables, and good times in Marina Park. 

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Rosemary’s Fourth of July Bike & Block Party

The Rosemary Beach July 4th Celebration has activities for the whole family! Morning events start at 7:30am with the Breakfast & Bike Decorating Contest in North Barrett Square. At 8:30am, join the Bike Parade & Block Party in North Barrett Square and Western Green. In the evening, come back for face painting at 5pm in St. Augustine Green. At 8pm, watch National Treasure at Eastern Green.

8:30 AM - Fourth of July Celebration: Bike Parade & Block Party @ North Barrett Square

Fourth of July Parade in Grayton Beach

Join the fun at the annual July 4th parade in Grayton Beach! Decorate your cars, jeeps, boats, bikes, or scooters and be part of the celebration—no registration needed, and everyone is welcome.

8:30 AM - 4th of July Parade @ Grayton Beach

ALYS Beach: Donut Eating Contest

Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 4th to kick-off our favorite star-spangled holiday than with a good, old-fashioned donut eating contest! Proudly sponsored by Charlie’s Delights, whose donuts have long been an Alys Beach tradition, this contest is sure to be one for the record books. Whether you participate as a contestant or come to cheer on the eating, we invite you to join Alys Beach and Charlie’s Delights for a sweet and festive start to the Fourth of July celebrations.

9:00 AM - Donut Eating Contest @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Independence Day Celebration at WaterColor Beach Club

Celebrate with us and enjoy a Chef’s Cookout on the pool deck at WaterColor Beach Club with all your favorite items,  Patriotic Drink specials available all day, and live entertainment by DJ 30A from 12 Noon – 7 PM on July 4th.  Special nighttime beach chair setups will be available for walk-up rentals at 5:30 PM (first-come, first-served) and our Tiki Bar will be open during the fireworks display on July 4th.

9:00 AM - Independence Day Celebration @ WaterColor Beach Club

Seaside’s Independence Day Celebration with The REP

Seaside’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular is on Thursday, July 4th at the Seaside Amphitheater. It’s a favorite for both locals and visitors, full of patriotic spirit, music, and fun!

The Block Party starts at 9AM with face painters, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, caricaturists, balloon twisters, and more. Live music by Huck & Lilly begins at 10AM, followed by the Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert at 7PM. The fireworks show over the Gulf starts at 8:30PM.

 9:00 AM - Independence Day Celebration: Block Party with The REP Performance @ Seaside Amphitheater

Fish Out of Water’s Independence Day Celebration

Pick-up from 10 AM – 6 PM | Celebrate the red, white, and blue!!  Pre-order Fish out of Water Picnic Meals to be picked up Curbside in front of the FOOW Package Store, on your way to the beach for the Fireworks Show!  Email WCISocialEvents@stjoe.com to place your order or call (850)-534-5050.

10:00 AM - Independence Day Celebration @ Fish Out of Water

Fourth of July Bike Decorating Contest at Seaside

10:45 AM - Independence Day Celebration: Bike Decorating Contest Seaside

Wild Bill’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

11:30 AM - Independence Day Celebration: Wild Bill’s Hot Dog Eating Contest @ Seaside Amphitheater

Jams at WaterColor Beach Club

Catch DJ 30A live from 12-7PM!

12:00 PM - DJ 30A @ WaterColor Beach Club

Music Series at North Beach Social

North Beach Social is set to celebrate America’s independence on July 4th with an all day event. Enjoy a shrimp and crab boil starting at 1:00 p.m. as well as a $5 “Make it a Bucket” special on all Signature Drinks. Sit back and soak in the funky soul vibes of Donnie Sundal 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Then Grateful Dan Duo is rocking live 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and heating things up as he rolls over to DJ mode from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Finally, North Beach Social will light up the sky with a magnificent display of fireworks at 9:00 p.m. See you on the North Beach of South Walton for the 4th of July Bash!

1:00 PM - Independence Day Bash: Live Music by Donnie Sundal @ North Beach Social

Face Painting & More in Rosemary Beach

Morning events start at 7:30am with the Breakfast & Bike Decorating Contest in North Barrett Square. At 8:30am, join the Bike Parade & Block Party in North Barrett Square and Western Green. In the evening, come back for face painting at 5pm in St. Augustine Green. At 8pm, watch National Treasure at Eastern Green.

5:00 PM - Fourth of July Celebration: Face Painting @ Rosemary Beach - St. Augustine Park

July 4th Dinner Cruise in Destin 

Don’t miss the boat on the ultimate 4th of July celebration in Destin as you cruise into the sunset, enjoy coastal cuisine, dance to live music, and end the night with a bubbly toast as you enjoy a spectacular fireworks show. The 125’ SOLARIS yacht features three decks including the open-air Sky Deck.

This 3.5-hour cruise includes a three-course meal, live entertainment, a champagne toast, and an incredible Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort fireworks show. Reservations are now available online or by calling 850-650-2519. A 72-hour cancellation policy applies to all holiday cruises. This cruise will sell out quickly. We recommend making reservations early.

Prices for the 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Adults (ages 11 and up) $140; Children (ages 3-10) $65; Infants (ages 0-2, no meal served)) $35.00. Upgrade your table to a table by the window for an additional $75.00. An adult ticket includes your choice of either a glass of champagne or sparkling cider for a special toast as the fireworks show begins. Children (ages 3-10) are served an individual 8″ cheese pizza for dinner, in addition to salad and chef’s seasonal dessert. A full bar is available onboard to purchase beer, wine, and cocktails from a la carte.

This highly anticipated event sells out every year. Make your reservation today for our Destin 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise. If you cannot join us on the 4th of July, you can still catch the fireworks every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday night for limited dates this summer! Learn more about all of our upcoming special events. 

The SOLARIS Yacht offers the premier dining experience in Destin, FL. Enjoy unparalleled views atop the open-air Sky Deck. Explore all three decks of the 125′ yacht throughout the evening. In addition to fireworks cruises, the SOLARIS Yacht hosts weekly dinner cruises, weddings, and special events.

 5:15 PM - 4th of July Destin Dinner Cruise @ SunQuest Cruises Solaris Yacht

ALYS Beach’s July 4th Concert & Fireworks Show

Join us for a Fourth of July concert in the Amphitheatre with live music by Bay Kings Band on Thursday, July 4, 6 – 9 p.m. There will be food and drink available for purchase. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. with fireworks to follow.

Website: alysbeach.com/event/4th-of-july-concert-2
Address: 9581 E. Co. Hwy. 30A, Alys Beach
Phone: (850) 213-5500

 6:00 PM - 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Independence Day Bash w/ Live Music by Grateful Dan Duo at North Beach Social

North Beach Social is set to celebrate America’s independence on July 4th with an all day event. Enjoy a shrimp and crab boil starting at 1:00 p.m. as well as a $5 “Make it a Bucket” special on all Signature Drinks. Sit back and soak in the funky soul vibes of Donnie Sundal 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Then Grateful Dan Duo is rocking live 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and heating things up as he rolls over to DJ mode from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Finally, North Beach Social will light up the sky with a magnificent display of fireworks at 9:00 p.m. See you on the North Beach of South Walton for the 4th of July Bash!

6:00 PM - Independence Day Bash: Live Music by Grateful Dan Duo @ North Beach Social

Gulf Coast Pop Concert in Seaside

Seaside’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular is on Thursday, July 4th at the Seaside Amphitheater. It’s a favorite for both locals and visitors, full of patriotic spirit, music, and fun!

The Block Party starts at 9AM with face painters, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, caricaturists, balloon twisters, and more. Live music by Huck & Lilly begins at 10AM, followed by the Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert at 7PM. The fireworks show over the Gulf starts at 8:30PM

 7:00 PM - Independence Day Celebration: Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pop Concert @ Seaside Amphitheater

Fireworks On The Gulf at WaterColor Beach Club

Don’t miss this spectacular show in the sky celebrating America’s Independence, featuring the largest fireworks show on 30A.  Special nighttime WaterColor beach chair setups will be available for walk-up rentals at 5:30 PM (first-come, first-served) for $35 per set and our Tiki Bar will be open during the fireworks display on July 4th

8:30 PM - Fireworks on the Gulf @ WaterColor Beach Club

Fireworks on the Gulf at Seaside

Seaside’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular is on Thursday, July 4th at the Seaside Amphitheater. It’s a favorite for both locals and visitors, full of patriotic spirit, music, and fun!

The Block Party starts at 9AM with face painters, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, caricaturists, balloon twisters, and more. Live music by Huck & Lilly begins at 10AM, followed by the Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert at 7PM. The fireworks show over the Gulf starts at 8:30PM.

 8:30 PM - Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks On The Gulf @ Seaside

Independence Day Fireworks Show at North Beach Social

North Beach Social is set to celebrate America’s independence on July 4th with an all day event. Enjoy a shrimp and crab boil starting at 1:00 p.m. as well as a $5 “Make it a Bucket” special on all Signature Drinks. Sit back and soak in the funky soul vibes of Donnie Sundal 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Then Grateful Dan Duo is rocking live 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and heating things up as he rolls over to DJ mode from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Finally, North Beach Social will light up the sky with a magnificent display of fireworks at 9:00 p.m. See you on the North Beach of South Walton for the 4th of July Bash!

9:00 PM - Independence Day Bash: Fireworks Display @ North Beach Social