Enjoy family fun in either north or south Walton this 4th of July.
South Walton:
Grayton Beach parade at 8:30 a.m. Parking available at AJs. Parade starts lining up at 8 a.m. in front of the Red Bar on Hotz Ave.
Red, White & Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
Time: 6-9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Red, White, and Baytowne celebration beginning at 6 pm with live music, followed by a fireworks display that will light up the night sky at 9:15 p.m.
Seaside – Scenic Hwy. 30A
Join in for a day of patriotic events in Central Square and the Seaside Amphitheater.
Central Square Block Party: 9 -11 a.m.
Balloon Artists, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Face Painters, Caricaturists, Juggle: 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Seaside Rep Performance: 9 a.m.
Second Line Patriotic Music Parades: 9 a.m.-1 p.m; 4 -8 p.m.
Gulf of Mexico Fireworks Spectacular: 8:30 p.m.
Alys Beach concert and fireworks
Concert at Alys Beach Amphitheater at 6 p.m. with music by Ascension. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Address: Alys Beach Amphitheatre – Somerset Street
Rosemary Beach July 4th Celebration
Start bright and early with a bike decorating contest and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by the bike parade throughout the Town Center at 8:45 a.m. Finish off the bike parade with a special “sweet treat” from Kona Shaved Ice. Concert under the stars 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
North Walton:
DeFuniak Springs Fourth of July parade and fireworks
4 p.m. – Along Circle Drive.
The DeFuniak Springs Business Professional Association presents their Fourth of July celebration on Circle Drive at 4 p.m., followed by ceremonies, entertainment and fireworks along the Lakeyard. Food vendors will be available.
Freeport parade and fireworks
The city of Freeport will have their 4th of July parade, live entertainment, and fireworks at dark. Parade starts at 4 p.m. at Freeport Middle School, travels past City Hall, then down Hwy. 83A to The Freeport Regional Sports Complex. Go to City Hall for application if you wish to participate in the parade.