Guide To Area Fireworks Shows

July 4, 2012

Here’s a guide to public Fourth of July Fireworks shows across the North Escambia area:

WEDNESDAY

Sertoma — Downtown Pensacola,  Sponsored by NorthEscambia.com

For the 23rd year, Sertoma organizations will coordinate and host the fireworks display over Pensacola Bay on Wednesday, July 4th, at 9:00 p.m.

There will be activities throughout the day, from 11:00 am until 6:30 pm, in Seville Square to include a FREE Children’s Area with inflatables and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11:00 a.m. There is also a hot dog eating contest at noon.

Starting at 4 p.m., there will be live music on the Bayfront Stage, featuring Crosstown Band, followed by Bad Habits at 6:30. The festivities will culminate with the fireworks show over Pensacola Bay at about 9 p.m. synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7.

Sponsors for the program include NorthEscambia.com, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 1620, WEAR 3, Publix, Escambia County and the City of Pensacola.

Jay

The Town of Jay and the Jay Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Wednesday, July 4 with a fireworks show set to begin around 9 p.m. at Bray-Hendricks City Park. Food vendors and arts and crafts vendors will be on hand. There will also be a kids’ fun center with a large slide and bounce house. Admission to the park is free. No pets.

East Brewton

The Fort Crawford Commission will celebrate Wednesday, July 4, with a fun-filled day beginning at 9 a.m. at Fort Crawford Park and ending with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Bay Minette

The City of Bay Minette will host a fireworks show on Wednesday, July 4, beginning around 9 p.m. at the Bay Minette Intermediate School.

Riverfest 2012: A Celebration of Freedom

Riverfest will be held Wednesday, July 4 in Milton. Festivities include the 11th annual Firecracker Bike Show at 9 a.m., a Freedom Car Show at 9 a.m., the Treasure Island Children’s Activity Area at 1 a.m., the sixth annual Great MillTown Duck Race at 5 p.m., the Acoustic Project at 5:30 p.m., a Veteran’s Salute at 6:30 p.m. and karaoke  at 7 p.m. The day will end with a fireworks display over the Blackwater River at dark.

Fireworks over Pensacola Beach

Fireworks are over Santa Rosa Sound, just offshore from Quietwater Beach. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.  Best views from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach. The trolley will operate on its normal schedule from 4 p.m. to midnight, running from the Fort Pickens entrance to Portofino.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive