\n\tCelebrate July Fourth at local parades, fireworks, festivals and more.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe wealth of activities this weekend provide something for everyone.<\/p>\n
\tJuly 2<\/u><\/p>\n
\n\tDestin
\n\t– This week’s Red, White and Blue Celebration will honor the Air Commando Ruckers at HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd. There will also be live entertainment, free kid’s crafts, face-painting and a vintage World War II aircraft flyover. The celebration starts at 7 pm Fireworks at 9 pm<\/p>\n
\n\t– Listen to music by David Seering at the Concerts in the Village, 7-9 pm at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village Dugas Pavilion amp; Vil-lage Green. Bring a chair, wine and picnic dinner or buy dinner prepared by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q. Admission is $10 per person or free for MKAF members and children 12 and under.<\/p>\n
\n\tFort Walton Beach
\n\t– Make your way to the Downtown FWB Freedom Pub Crawl 5-10 pm The entry fee of $15 gets crawlers a reusable Downtown Fort Walton Beach cup, prize drawing stamp card, wristband for beer and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants, and (if still avail-able) pub crawl T-shirt. Participating bars and restaurants include Luxe Sports Grill, The Boardroom, Mama Goldberg’s, KC’s Sandbar amp; Grill, Sotil Tequila amp; Mezcal, Props Brewery, Coasters, Caffe Italia, Burrito Del Sol, and The Salty Duck. Register 3-7 pm behind Run With It on Brooks Street. Participants should turn in their stamp cards at 9:50 pm to KC’s Sandbar amp; Grill to be eligible for raffles and prizes.<\/p>\n
\tJuly 3<\/u><\/p>\n
\n\tApalachicola
\n\t– Celebrate July Fourth early at the Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The schedule includes: 4 pm: Food vendors and children’s activi-ties open; 6 pm: Johnny Barbato and the Lucky Dogg perform; 6:30 pm: parade across from the historic district in Lafayette Park begins; 8:30 pm : Veterans Tribute; Apalachicola City Commissioner Jimmy Elliott is the featured speaker. Debbie Fletcher will sing “God Bless America” and right afterward, the 20-minute fireworks show will begin.<\/p>\n
\n\tDestin
\n\t– Twenty local restaurants and BBQ fans will compete in the Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival 2-10 pm at Destin Commons. There will also be fireworks after dark, children’s activities, street performers, and live music. Starting at 5 pm, for $1 per sam-ple, people can vote for People’s Choice winners with proceeds benefitting Building Homes for Heroes, Children in Crisis and Food For Thought.<\/p>\n
\n\tFort Walton Beach
\n\t– Check out local art and artists, listen to live music and more at the Downtown FWB Art Walk from 5:30 to 8:30 pm<\/p>\n
\tJuly 4<\/u><\/p>\n
\n\tNationwide
\n\t– “A Capitol Fourth,” a nationwide live TV broadcast of the Independence Day Celebration at the US Capitol will air on PBS 7-8:30 pm The event will be led by Barry Manilow. It will feature performances by Alabama, Nicole Scherzinger, Hunter Hayes, KC and the Sunshine Band, and the National Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n
\n\tCrestview<\/p>\n
\n\t– Fireworks at Twin Hills Park, 100 N. Hathaway St., at 9 pm<\/p>\n
\n\tDeFuniak Springs<\/p>\n
\n\t– The 4th of July Celebration will feature a parade at 4:30 pm followed by activities, food, fireworks after dark and entertainment at The Lakeyard.<\/p>\n
\n\tDestin
\n\t– Celebrate at the 4th of July Extravaganza on the Harbor starting at 5:30 pm at HarborWalk Village. There will be live music by Vic-tory Belles at 5:30 pm and The Modern Eldorados at 7 pm Fireworks will start around 9 pm<\/p>\n
\n\t– The 30th Annual City of Destin Independence Day Fireworks Show will have fireworks at 9 pm over the Destin Harbor-East Pass.<\/p>\n
\n\tFort Walton Beach
\n\t– Enjoy the 4th of July Celebration at Fort Walton Landing 4-10 pm on Brooks Street. Enjoy fireworks around 8:45 pm food, live mu-sic, entertainment and children’s activities like bounce houses, inflatable slides, and face-painting. Schedule of Events: 4 pm, Fort Walton Beach Kids Got Talent; 5 pm, Opening Ceremony; 5:30 pm, Reid Soria; 6 pm, Continuum; 8:15 pm, Coast Chorus Men’s Quartet; 8:45 pm, fireworks; and 9-10 pm, Continuum.<\/p>\n
\n\t– The 11th Annual Freedom Festival will have food, water slides, and other activities 6-9 pm at the Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist Church, 103 First Street SE<\/p>\n
\n\tMilton
\n\t– Downtown will feature arts and crafts, food, fireworks after dark, live entertainment and more at the July 4th Riverfest. The schedule of events includes: 9 am-noon, 14 Annual Firecracker Motorcycle Show and the Freedom Car Show; 11 am-5 pm, Treasure Island Chil-dren’s Activity Area open; 5 pm, The Great Mill Town Duck Race; 6-8 pm, live entertainment by Robby amp; Mia; 6:30 pm, Veterans Salute; and 7 pm, karaoke with Boogie Inc.<\/p>\n
\n\tNavarre
\n\t– Watch fireworks at 9 pm from the Navarre Beach Marine Park. Fireworks will be visible from both the beach and the sound side east and west of the Navarre Beach Causeway bridge.<\/p>\n
\n\tSouth Walton
\n\t– A 4th of July Concert with live music by Compozitionz will be held at Alys Beach Amphitheatre 6-9 pm Fireworks will follow. Piper’s will offer food and drinks.<\/p>\n
\n\t– A Fourth of July Celebration Picnic will be held 7-10 pm on WaterColor Beach behind WaterColor Inn. There will be live music, re-freshments and fun activities. Advanced reservations\/tickets required. Call 534-5041. Fireworks will light the skies around 9 pm<\/p>\n
\n\t– No registration is needed to enjoy the Grayton Beach 4th of July Parade. Just line up around 8 am at The Red Bar on 70 Hotz Ave. The parade will start at 8:30 am<\/p>\n
\n\t– Join the 19th Annual Rags 2 Riches Regatta in honor of Independence Day. Registration starts at 8 am on Grayton Beach. Captains meeting at 11 am Admission is $45 per Hobie. Contact abby@graytonbeer.com with questions.<\/p>\n
\n\t– Celebrate with live music (Soul Track Mind 7-9 pm), children’s activities, fireworks at 9:15 pm and more at Red, White and Baytowne starting at 6 pm at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin.<\/p>\n
\n\t– Enjoy a Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Pops performance at 7 pm at the Seaside lawn with fireworks following.<\/p>\n
\n\t– The South Walton 4th of July Parade will start in Seagrove Beach at 8 am and travel along Scenic Highway 30A, concluding at Seaside.<\/p>\n
\n\tTwin Cities
\n\t– The 4th of July Duathlon and 3.2K Paddleboard Race will start at 7 am at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. The schedule includes: 7 am, duathlon; 7:05 am, 5K; 8:15 am, Family Fun Run; 10 am, paddleboard race. Registration forms for the events can be found at www.valp.org under calendar. The registration fee for the duathlon, 5K walk, and paddle board race is $25. There is no charge the Family Fun Run.<\/p>\n
\n\t– Fireworks show over Boggy Bayou between Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville. Preshow music starts 8 pm\n\t<\/p>\n