30A 4th of July Parade and 30A 4th of July Fireworks
It is that time of the year again to commemorate our full independence from Great Britain in 1776 after fighting long and hard and it’s a time to remember all those who continue to keep this land free and independent of rule from others.
Let us CELEBRATE! Here are some 30A Fourth of July events and 30A 4th of July fireworks, beginning with:
30A 4th of July Parade:
July 4th 8:00am – Beginning at Seagrove Plaza on 30A and ending in Seaside where a winning parade entry will be selected. Don’t forget to bring your patriotic pooches dressed in their finest holiday costumes. Guests on bikes, scooters, golf carts and floats are invited to participate. Parade participants should meet at Seagrove Plaza, next to Garrett Realty, no later than 7:15 a.m. with decorated entries. Registration for the parade participants is required at 231-6107.
After the 30A 4th of July parade, enjoy music in the Amphitheater from 30A Radio, along with face painting and other fun. The celebration continues at 7 P.M with a live performance from Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Bring your blanket.
At 9 P.M. enjoy one of the best 30A 4th of July fireworks displays along the Emerald Coast. The fireworks can be viewed from the Seaside Amphitheater or along the beach.
Enjoy A Day Long 30A Fourth of July Celebration at Rosemary Beach:
Bike Decorating Breakfast & Bike Parade 7:30 am, North Barrett Square
Bring your bike, or rent one from Bamboo Bicycle, and join us for a FREE bike decorating breakfast party! Create a star-spangled masterpiece with red, white and blue decorations, enjoy doughnuts & juice and get ready to ride along at 8:45 am in the annual bike parade through town! Prizes awarded for Most Original Use of Decorations, Most Patriotic Theme, Best 6 and Under Decorated Bike, Best Family Entry and Best Overall Decorated Bike!
Family Field Day 9:00 – 11:00 am, Western Green: Bring the kids and enjoy a morning of fun! We’ll have sack races, three-legged races, hula-hoop contests 
and a water balloon toss….plus music, airbrush tattoos, “go fish”, balloons and moonwalks! FREE
Barbecue 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Eastern Green: Celebrate the 30A 4th of July with an old-fashioned barbecue! Enjoy pork, chicken and brisket plus potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, cobbler and iced tea. Tickets available for purchase at event. $20 adults / $10 kids 4 – 12 yrs / children 3 and under are free. Cash or check. For more info please call 850-231-1861.
Concert On The Green 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Western Green: Local favorites, Beach Mice will be the featured band. Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening of music under the stars! FREE
30A 4th of July Fireworks! 8:45 pm: Watch the exciting display light up the night! Best viewing is on the beach.
Red, White & Baytowne – July 4th Celebration at the Village of Baytowne Wharf:
6:00pm – 9:00pm: Join Sandestin for its spectacular 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, an evening that lights up the sky and family activities. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have a host of kids activities from 6-10 p.m., including stilt walker, kids’ crafts, face painting, balloon sculpting and more. Live music will be performed from 7-9 p.m. by the Amazing Hat Band. Grab your boogie shoes and join in the fun. We will light up the sky over the lagoon with our 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at 9:15 p.m.
SunQuest Cruises / SunVenture Dolphin, Sunset & Fireworks 4th of July Cruise from 7-9:30 pm:
What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than on the water with a stunning sunset, playful dolphins and festive fireworks? Cruise through the 4th of July on Walton’s County’s only family cruise excursion, the SunVenture I Catamaran. Skip the traffic and park at the Sandestin Resort to cruise the beautiful waters, see the playful dolphins and have the best seat in the house for the 4th of July fireworks. The ultimate memorable experience! For more information and reservations, visit www.sunventurecruises.com or call 850.424.6465.