How To Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Emerald Coast

Smoke on the Coast  
Smoke on the Coast is a BBQ and fireworks festival at the Destin Commons held every year on July 3rd. This family-friendly event features live entertainment in addition to multiple local eateries cooking up their best BBQ dishes. Attendees sample food, and vote for their favorite BBQ bites. All restaurants have partnered with local charities, and the winning dishes will benefit their partner organization. Great food and while helping the Emerald Coast’s nonprofits? What better way to kick of the holiday!  

4th of July Celebration at the Harbor Walk  
HarborWalk Village is an entertainment hub for people of all ages. During the day, you can rent jet skis, boats and pontoons, or stay on dry land while shopping, visiting art galleries or enjoying a meal with a view. On the 4th of July, you can experience all the HarborWalk has to offer in addition to enjoying live entertainment and an end-of-the-night firework show!

Red, White and Baytowne  
The Village of Baytowne Wharf will offer lawn games, inflatables, kids crafts, and face painting for the little ones to enjoy while you sit back, relax and enjoy the live music. The night will conclude with an Independence Day firework display that will light up the sky!

Crab Island 4th of July Concert  
The Emerald Coast offers an array of nighttime events on the 4th of July, but where can you celebrate during the day? Crab Island, of course! Crab Island is an underwater playground filled with boaters, floating restaurants and emerald green water. On Independence Day, you’ll experience live entertainment with hundreds of visitors at one of the Emerald Coast’s top attractions.   

4th of July Fireworks Dinner and Dancing Cruise 
Looking to steer clear of the crowds while enjoying the festive fireworks? Embark on a evening of dining and dancing under the stars on Sunquest Cruises’ Solaris, a 125-foot yacht. This cruise features an extraordinary three course dinner with a view of the sunset over the water. Reservations for the evening will book fast, so reserve your spot today.  

Published on Friday, June 1, 2018