Enjoy summertime fun down at the beach and then take part in some local festivities this July! There are countless events happening this month, but we've rounded up some of the biggest ones. Check it out!
FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:
HarborWalk Village 4th of July Celebration
When: July 2-4th
Where: HarborWalk Village
Description: Join HarborWalk Village for their 4th of July Celebration. Celebrate Independence Day with three days of festivities beginning Friday, July 2nd. Wearing your most festive attire, prepare yourself for a day of fun and great drink specials along the world-famous Destin Harbor. $10 On-site parking fee
Friday, July 2nd
7 PM | LIVE MUSIC with The Hoo Doos
Saturday, July 3rd
7 PM | LIVE MUSIC with 18 Miles Band
Sunday, July 4th
7 PM | LIVE MUSIC with The Manly Hero
9 PM | Fireworks & Firespinning by Autumn Lyfe
When: July 3rd
Where: Grayton Beach
Description: The 24th edition of the annual Rags To Riches Regatta returns to Grayton Beach on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in celebration of American Independence Day. The small catamaran race is a tradition among SoWal sailors, families, friends, and Grayton Beach lovers. Come out to watch the regatta take off from the shores of Grayton Beach as they race to Seagrove Beach and back to Grayton. Click here to register for this year’s race online, or you can download the registration form and email it to info@cratertrain.com. An entry fee of $45 per boat will be collected for each registration, with fees donated to support the South Walton Artificial Reef Association.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Boats Transported onto the Beach by Official Permitted Vehicles
8:00 AM: On-site Race Registration
9:30 AM: Captain’s Meeting
10:30 AM: 24th Rags to Riches Regatta Race
1:00 PM: Awards Presentation
2:00 PM: Captain & Crew After-Party
Smoke on the Coast BBQ Fireworks & Festival
When: July 4th
Where: Destin Commons
Description: The Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ & Fireworks Festival takes place Saturday, July 3 at Destin Commons and this year is expected to be better than ever! Family fun activities include entertainment, BBQ sampling, face painting, photo booth, and the highly anticipated, Independence Day firework extravaganza. Through the Destin Commons Coins for a Cause initiative, 15 area restaurants, and BBQ groups vote for their favorite as People's Choice winners with over $85,000 in donations benefiting local charities.
Free Admission | $1 BBQ Samples
Live music by: Tobacco Rd Band from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Band from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Grayton Beach 4th of July Parade
When: July 4th
Where: The Red Bar | Grayton Beach
Description: Come join in the fun for the annual July 4th parade in the wonderful and funky town of Grayton Beach. Line up on Holtz Ave next to The Red Bar starting at 8:00am with the parade beginning at 8:30am. Decorate your cars, jeeps, boats, bikes, scooters, etc. No registration needed and everyone is welcome!
It's a Grayton tradition in SoWal! You'll love this little parade with a lot of heart and spirit. Children wear their red, white, and blue and jump on their skateboards and bikes. Adults simply add some decor from the previous years to their car/jeep/truck, sometimes at the very last minute.. then roll down the road with families and friends. Visitors and neighbors are watching from front yards and it's all the very best of small-town fun. As the parade ends, some head straight for the Gulf for a well-needed dip in the cool surf. See you in line at The Red Bar location. Swimsuits, pajamas, and bloody marys optional. The Grayton Beach Neighborhood Association asks that you leave your water shooters at home and not engage in the usual battles from the back of the truck onto "innocent" bystanders along the parade route.
When: July 4th
Where: Central Square at Seaside
Description: This July 4th, Seaside is hosting a day of patriotic activities in Central Square, with storefronts decorated in red, white, and blue. While there will not be a parade along 30A, Seaside will feature second-line-style patriotic music performances around town throughout the day, with a special performance by the Rep Theatre. Think of it as a "reverse parade," with Merchants going all out with patriotic decor. All of this will culminate into what will be the largest fireworks shows not only in Seaside but along the entire Gulf Coast!
Red, White & Baytowne
When: July 4th
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf @ Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Description: Join Sandestin for its spectacular 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, then move the family over to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for an evening that lights up the sky and family activities at Red, White, and Baytowne from 6-9:15pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have a host of kids' activities, including crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting. Live music will be performed on the Events Plaza Stage from 7pm-9:15pm featuring Donovan Keith. Grab your boogie shoes and join in the fun. Keep your eyes to the sky over the lagoon for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at 9:15 p.m. For additional details visit www.baytownewharf.com or call 850.267.8117.
4th of July Celebration @ Rosemary Beach
When: July 4th
Where: Rosemary Beach
Description: Rosemary Beach is celebrating Independence Day! Enjoy a star spangled fireworks display from the beach at 8:45PM. Blankets and Lawn Chairs are welcome. Bike enthusiasts are encouraged to join the virtual bike decorating contest. Pick up your decorating kit for a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club. Decorate your bike and post a picture to our Instagram! Judging will occur after 5 PM on July 4th.
Star-Spangled Spectacular Fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: Pier Park | Panama City Beach
Description: Celebrate Independence Day with the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast. Each year there are dueling fireworks from the City (Russell-Fields) and County (MBMiller)Piers. Pier Park is a popular place to view the fireworks show starting at 9pm. Pier Park is located directly across from Russell Fields Pier. Grab a choice spot and enjoy the show! Head to the rooftop at The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House for a front-row seat. Or stroll the streets for a fun night of shopping, entertainment, cocktails, and dining at Pier Park located on Front Beach Road. The Russell Fields Pier is one of PCB's most popular tourist attractions. Be sure to tune in to Kickin 103.5 app for a choreographed music simulcast.
When: July 7-10th
Description: Locals and visitors from all over look forward to the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show held in the summer. The show highlights our hometown heroes — the Blue Angels — the U. S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron stationed at Forrest Sherman Field aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. The Blues hold several practice sessions along the beach in the days leading up to the big event on show day. The National Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola has a viewing area for visitors to watch the team practice.
July 7th - Circle and Arrivals
July 8th - Dress Rehearsal
July 9th - Full Dress Rehearsal
July 10th - Air Show
Summer on the Harbor @ HarborWalk Village
Mondays | Silent Disco Party
Tuesdays | Fat Tuesday Celebration | Concert & Parade
Thursdays | All American Thursday | Vintage Air Show & FIreworks
Saturdays | Rock the Docks
Lawn Games in Grand Park
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ Grand Boulevard
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ Grand Boulevard
Movie Night @ Alys Beach
Every Wednesday @ Alys Beach Amphitheater
Every Wednesday @ Alys Beach Amphitheater
July 7 | Lion King
July 14 | Alice in Wonderland
July 21 | How to Eat Fried Worms
July 28 | Little Mermaid
Rosemary Beach Moonlight & Movies
Every Thursday @ Rosemary Beach Western Green
Every Thursday @ Rosemary Beach Western Green
July 1 | The Secret Life of Pets 2
July 8 | Toy Story 4
July 15 | Moana
July 22 | Sonic the Hedgehog
Baytowne Sunday Cinema
Every Sunday @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Every Sunday @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
July 11 | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
July 18 | Pete's Dragon
July 25 | Sing
Farmer's Markets
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach
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