Celebrate Independence Day: Local Fireworks Displays You Won’t Want to Miss

MILTON
Fourth of July Celebration at the West Florida Railroad Museum
Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5003 Henry St., Milton
The museum will feature model train displays, rides on the garden train (weather permitting), a scavenger hunt and food trucks.
Freedom Car & Bike Show
Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4315 Avalon Blvd., Milton
The event will feature awards, 50/50 raffles and vendors. Call 850-623-2339 for more information.
Waterfest
Saturday, July 4 | 4 to 8 p.m. | Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
5158 Willing St., Milton
The City of Milton’s Fourth of July celebration will include inflatable water slides, food trucks, a live concert and fireworks.

NAVARRE
Fourth of July Fireworks at Navarre Beach
Saturday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier.
Navarre Community Fourth of July Celebration and Pik-itz Market
Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pik-itz Art & Antiques, 1918 State Road 87, Navarre
Join the Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Committee for a day of patriotic spirit, family fun, local vendors, food, music, games and community connection as the community celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
Fourth of July at Emerald Waterfront
Saturday, July 4 | Food and drink specials all day; live music from 5 to 9 p.m.
Emerald Waterfront, 8491 Navarre Parkway, Navarre
Celebrate the USA250 Independence Day celebration at Emerald Waterfront with waterfront views, food and drink specials, live music and a view of the Navarre Beach fireworks from the mainland. Fireworks are visible from 9 to 10 p.m.
The venue will also feature: July 2: Magnolia Mayfield; July 3: Powerbomb; July 4: Rowdies Rock; July 5: BT Turner
Shenanigans Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4 | 8 p.m.
Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill, 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway
Celebrate on the big stage at Juana’s with views of the 9 p.m. fireworks over Navarre Beach.
America’s 250th Birthday Weekend Celebration
Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5
Andy D’s, 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music throughout the holiday weekend on the deck at Andy D’s.

SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
City of Fort Walton Beach Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4 | 5 to 10 p.m. | Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
131 Brooks St. SE, Fort Walton Beach
The City of Fort Walton Beach will host its annual Fourth of July celebration at The Landing from 5 to 10 p.m. The event will feature food vendors, live entertainment and fireworks over Santa Rosa Sound beginning at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free.
Pensacola Beach Fireworks
Saturday, July 4 | 9 p.m.
41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach
The annual fireworks display over the Gulf is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Fireworks are traditionally launched from the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Prime viewing locations include the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Quietwater Beach. Patriotic music will be broadcast on Cat Country 98.7.