Fireworks Show Guide

July 4, 2013

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

Sertoma — Downtown Pensacola

For the 24th year, Sertoma organizations will coordinate and host the fireworks display over Pensacola Bay on Thusday, 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. 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.

Jay

The Town of Jay and the Jay Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Thursday, July 4 with a fireworks show set to begin around dusk. 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 Thursday, 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 Thursday, July 4, beginning about dusk behind Simmons Field.

Riverfest 2013: A Celebration of Freedom

Riverfest will be held Thursday, July 4 in Milton. Festivities include the 12th annual Firecracker Bike Show at 9 a.m., a Freedom Car Show at 9 a.m., the Treasure Island Children’s Activity Area opening at 11 a.m., theannual Great Mill Town Duck Race at 5 p.m., Franklin’s Tower Band at 5:30 p.m., a Veteran’s Salute at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza 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 8:30 p.m.. on Thursday, July 4.  Best views from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach.

Comments

2 Responses to “Fireworks Show Guide”

  1. FHS on July 3rd, 2013 6:25 pm

    Approximately 8-8:30.. but if you want a good spot, I’d suggest getting there about 7:45

  2. Matt@Molino on July 3rd, 2013 1:05 pm

    In regards to the Century/Flomaton show, does anyone know approximately what time dusk will be? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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