30A Lights Up the Sky on the 4th of July

Where’s the best place to watch the fireworks? That's the number one question on the 4th of July! The beach towns of 30a put on explosive fireworks shows every year. Here’s a list of 4th of July celebrations you won’t want to miss on 30a! 

Village of Baytowne Wharf celebrates the 4th of July with the annual event “Red, White and Baytowne”. From 6:00-9:00pm enjoy fun activities including lawn games, inflatables, kids’ crafts, face painting live music and more! 6:00pm Baytowne Marina throws down a 4th of July BBQ and the SOLARIS Yacht departs for a dinner cruise. Live music begins at 7:00pm and fireworks over the Choctawhatchee Bay begins at 9:15pm. 

Seaside takes this celebration seriously with two days of 4th of July fun! July 3rd at 7:30pm Stars & Stripes Pops Concert will be held in the Seaside Amphitheater. Led by Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Maestro Peter Rubardt this patriotic Pops concert will feature familiar Independence Day-themed music.

On July 4th at 8:00am South Walton’s 4th of July Parade will float down the streets from Seagrove to downtown Seaside. That evening The Victory Belles will perform at the Seaside Amphitheater at 7:00pm for a concert under the stars. At 8:30pm be blown away by breathtaking fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico! 

Rosemary Beach celebrates 4th of July with a whole day full of festivities. It begins early at 7:30am with a Bike Decoration Contest and Breakfast at North Barrett Square. Then on to the Bike Parade through the Town Center at 8:30am. Family Field Day on the Western Green starts at 9:00am including sack races, water balloon toss, games, prizes and more!

When the sun goes down the celebration continues with live music from 3:00-9:00pm at Havana Beach Rooftop Lounge. Enjoy specialty drinks such as margaritas and sangrias as well as delicious appetizers. Top off the evening with fireworks on the beach at 8:45pm!

Alys Beach will have a 4th of July Concert from 6:00-9:00pm followed by fireworks. WaterColor Beach will have fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico at 10:00pm. Grayton Beach celebrates with an old fashioned 4th of July Parade at 8:30am. You can take part by decorating your bikes, golf carts, cars, jeeps, boats, scooters, etc. and join the parade line at 8:00am.

The answer is easy. Any 30a beach town is the best place to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July. Sit back on the beautiful white sand beaches of South Walton and enjoy the show! Happy Independence Day from Garrett Realty Services, Inc. 

Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2018