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Cookouts, cold drinks, and the smell of fresh fireworks in the air, nothing says Independence Day like a 4th of July celebration on the Emerald Coast! Okaloosa Island vacationers have the luxury of participating in not one, but TWO incredible holiday spectacles. Destin celebrates its 31st Annual 4th of July celebration with Fireworks over the Harbor, and 4th of July at the Landing is Downtown Fort Walton Beach’s premier patriotic party. The 4th attracts thousands of visitors by offering some of the top fireworks displays in the south. 4th of July on Okaloosa Island is just weeks away, so let’s go over the top things to do on Okaloosa Island for the 4th of July!
| 4th of July at the Landing |
Home to such soirees as Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and Concerts at the Landing, the Landing is Downtown Fort Walton Beach’s go-to waterfront venue. America’s birthday celebration kicks off at 5pm with a star-spangled opening ceremony. This is a FREE event with food, drink, games, and live entertainment until 10pm!
| 4th of July in the Destin Harbor |
So what’s happening in the Destin Harbor for the 4th of July? At 6pm, the celebration begins with live entertainment, free kids crafts, face painting, and more. A vintage flyover of World War II-era planes is a true patriotic treat, and a fitting intro for the fireworks beginning at 9pm. Along with Harbor dining, games, and sights, 4th of July 2017 is gearing up to be quite an event!
Boat tours offer an up-close view of the stunning fireworks show in the Destin Harbor. Instead of braving the boat traffic in the bay and harbor, why not reserve a spot on a Destin fireworks boat cruise for the 4th of July?
The Hannah Marie runs daily in search of dolphins and marine life, but has crafted a special hour-long tour for Destin’s firework shows. This 4th of July, book a seat aboard the Hannah Marie for a relaxing and worry-free cruise. The Hannah Marie vessel offers multiple decks for viewing, on-board bathrooms, and an air-conditioned inside cabin. For more information on this fireworks cruise, head to Destin Harbor Fireworks Cruise Aboard the Hannah Marie.
| Hannah Marie Fireworks Cruise |
Rent a pontoon boat this 4th of July for an up-close view of the Destin fireworks on your own terms! Pontoons are easy to maneuver and typically hold up to 12 passengers. Rentals depart from the Destin Harbor, so you won’t have to travel far to find the perfect spot. Check out rentals at Destin 4th of July Pontoon Rentals online!
| Pontoon Boat Rental 4th of July |
