Fort Walton Beach Fourth of July at the Landing

About this event

<p>Ring in America's 250th birthday the Gulf Coast way: warm sea breeze, a live band, and fireworks bursting over the shimmering waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Fort Walton Beach's annual Fourth of July celebration at the Landing Park promises an extra-special show this year to honor the Semiquincentennial — a once-in-a-generation milestone that calls for a once-in-a-generation fireworks display.</p><p>The free event runs from 5 to 9 PM on July 4 with live rock and party music by Scratch 2020, a variety of food vendors serving everything from Gulf seafood to sweet treats, and all the family-friendly fun you would expect from one of the Emerald Coast's most beloved holiday traditions. At 8:45 PM, fireworks launch over Santa Rosa Sound and light up the bayfront sky in red, white, and blue — visible from the waterfront park and surrounding downtown Fort Walton Beach.</p><p>Located right in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach with easy access from Destin and Miramar Beach, this is one of the most accessible and genuinely joyful Fourth of July events on the Emerald Coast. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and the whole crew — and arrive by 5 PM to claim your spot before the park fills up.</p>

Families, patriotic travelers, and anyone looking for a free and festive Fourth of July celebration near Destin

Live band, food vendors, and a fireworks show over Santa Rosa Sound honoring America's 250th anniversary — all free at the FWB waterfront

Arrive by 5 PM to claim a good spot on the lawn — the park fills up fast and the fireworks at 8:45 PM are worth the wait

Free and open to the public