06/23/2026
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with us on Florida's Forgotten Coast! ๐บ๐ธ Take a look at the exciting lineup of events, parades, and fireworks happening throughout next week.
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๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ๐ญ! ๐บ๐ธ
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Celebrate Independence Day bayside at the Eastpoint Freedom Festival hosted by the Eastpoint Civic Association. Beginning around 6 p.m. at the Patton Street Boat Ramp, the festival features live music, local food trucks, family-friendly fun, and a laid-back community atmosphere along the waterfront. As the evening winds down, gather along the Bay for a fireworks display.
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Kick off the celebration in Carrabelle with the community's annual Independence Day fireworks display along the beautiful Carrabelle River. Arrive early to browse the town's unique shops, enjoy dinner at one of Carrabelle's locally owned restaurants, and discover the charm of this historic fishing community. Before the fireworks, join in the community's festive Golf Cart Parade. Bring your decorated golf cart, bicycle, or walk along. Then gather along the waterfront for an evening fireworks show over the river.
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Historic Apalachicola comes alive with patriotic spirit during its annual Waterfront July 3rd Celebration at Riverfront Park hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and family-friendly fun beginning at 5 p.m., then join the beloved Red, White & Blue Parade. Bring your decorated golf cart, bicycle, wagon, skateboard, or simply walk along in your red, white, and blue. Parade participants should line up at 6:00 p.m. at Lafayette Park, with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Apalachicola River.
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The legendary SGI 4th Of July Wet n Wild Water Parade returns for one of the most unique Independence Day traditions on the coast. Decorate your golf cart, float, bike, vehicle, or walking group and prepare for a patriotic water fight unlike any other. Expect plenty of water, lots of laughter, and small-town Fourth of July fun before ending the day with fireworks over the Gulf.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we invite you to celebrate with us! From July 1 through July 4, communities across Florida's Forgotten Coast will be filled with patriotic spirit, waterfront fireworks, hometown traditions, and plenty of red, white, and blue! ๐บ๐ธ
