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!<\/p>\n
This list will continue to be updated as we learn more.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s activities will be available for everyone to enjoy. Learn more here<\/a>.Southwood\u2019s 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<\/a>.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\u2019 activities and treats will be available. Learn more here<\/a>.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.<\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a> about each Franklin County event. <\/p>\n 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<\/a>.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<\/a>.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\u2019 activities, a hot dog eating contest and a fireworks show. Learn more here<\/a>.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<\/a>. 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<\/a>.Jefferson CountyCelebrating 250 Years of Independence: Happening Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more here<\/a>.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<\/a>.Thomas CountyCity of Thomasville\u2019s July 4th Fireworks: Happening Saturday, July 4, at Remington Park, at about 9:30 p.m. Learn more here<\/a>.Grady CountyFireworks Celebration: A fireworks show is happening Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. behind Cairo High School. Learn more here<\/a>.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<\/a>.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<\/a>.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Bluesky <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error that needs attention? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n