4th Of July

Fort Walton Beach announces changes to the 4th of July Celebration at the Landing

The City of Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Independence Day at the Landing on Saturday, July 4, 2020, from 5-9 p.m. The event is free to the public and includes live music and a fireworks show. Because of COVID-19, this year’s event will not include vendors or other activities. Spectators of the concert and fireworks […]

Jared Williams

The City of Fort Walton Beach will celebrate Independence Day at the Landing on Saturday, July 4, 2020, from 5-9 p.m. The event is free to the public and includes live music and a fireworks show.

Because of COVID-19, this year’s event will not include vendors or other activities.

Spectators of the concert and fireworks are asked to practice social distancing and other recommended precautions while gathering at the Landing, anywhere Downtown and around the City.

Live music will kick off at 5 p.m. with 3HG from Biloxi, Mississippi, followed by Black Eyed Blonde, a local favorite. The City’s fireworks show will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m.

The Landing is located at 139 Brooks Street SE in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.

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