TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Fourth of July is just around the corner and WCTV has you covered with a list of festivities happening across the Big Bend and South Georgia for those interested in celebrating!
This list will continue to be updated as we learn more.
Leon CountyCelebrate America at Tom Brown Park: Happening Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. Live music, a fireworks display, food trucks, and children’s activities will be available for everyone to enjoy. Learn more here.Southwood’s annual July 4th event: Happening Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at 4675 Grove Park Drive in Tallahassee. Activities, a fireworks show, vendors, food trucks and live music by Lili Forbes will be present. Learn more here.43rd annual Firecracker 5K and 1-mile Sparkler Run: Happening Saturday, July 4, at 7 a.m. at Cascades Park. The community is encouraged to come out and race. Free kids’ activities and treats will be available. Learn more here.Franklin CountyEastpoint Freedom Festival: Happening Wednesday, July 1. Beginning around 6 p.m at the Patton Street Boat Ramp, with a festival featuring music, food trucks and more along the waterfront. Independence Day fireworks display: Happening Thursday, July 2, in Carrabelle. The event will feature a golf cart parade and more. Waterfront July 3rd Celebration at Riverfront Park: Happening Friday, July 3, in Apalachicola. Starting at 5 p.m., live music, food vendors, family-friendly fun and more will kick off, followed by a fireworks display over the Apalachicola River. SGI 4th of July Wet n Wild Water Parade: Happening Saturday, July 4, at 11 a.m. with a parade in St. George Island.
Learn more here about each Franklin County event.
Wakulla CountySopchoppy 4th of July Celebration: Happening Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. downtown. The event will feature a parade, live music, food and a fireworks show. Learn more here.July 4th in Historic St. Marks: Happening Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m. at 788 Port Leon Drive. A community market will be available from 4 to 8 p.m. and a fireworks show will take place at dark. Vendors will also be present. Learn more here.Suwannee County4th of July Freedom Festival: Happening Saturday, July 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Millennium Park in Downtown Live Oak. A parade will begin at 7 p.m., followed by live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, a hot dog eating contest and a fireworks show. Learn more here.Brandford River Reunion 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks: Happening Saturday, July 4, at 502 SW Suwannee Avenue in Branford. A duck race will kick off at 2 p.m. There will be live music, a watermelon eating contest, a cornhole tournament and more in attendance. Learn more here. Taylor CountyIndependence Day Celebration: Happening Friday, July 3, from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Rosehead Park. A fireworks show, live music, food and more will be available for the public. Learn more here.Jefferson CountyCelebrating 250 Years of Independence: Happening Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more here.Decatur CountyJuly 4th Celebration: Happening Saturday, July 4, at Early May Recreation Area, starting at 5:45 p.m. Live music, food, family fun, and a fireworks show will take place. Learn more here.Thomas CountyCity of Thomasville’s July 4th Fireworks: Happening Saturday, July 4, at Remington Park, at about 9:30 p.m. Learn more here.Grady CountyFireworks Celebration: A fireworks show is happening Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. behind Cairo High School. Learn more here.Downtown Getdown Concert Series: Happening Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 119 N Broad Street. Live music will be available for the public to enjoy. Learn more here.Lowndes CountyJuly 4th Fireworks Show: Happening Saturday, July 4, around 9:15 p.m. in Valdosta. According to VLPRA, the show is best viewed on the Valdosta Mall side of I-75 between exits 16 and 18. Learn more here.
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