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Where to watch 2023 Fourth of July fireworks in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville and Crestview

Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are happening tomorrow. Here’s a look at the different events around Okaloosa County. FWB The City of Fort Walton Beach will host a 4th of July event […]

Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are happening tomorrow. Here’s a look at the different events around Okaloosa County.

FWB

The City of Fort Walton Beach will host a 4th of July event at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

There will be live music by the Scratch 2020 band with the firework show following at 8:45 p.m. Food and drink vendors will be on-site. Even though The Landing is under construction, the firework show is in full swing!

Destin

The City of Destin will host the 37th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. The fireworks show can be seen over the East Pass and will begin at 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 4th. 

  • Tune in to Z96 (96.5 FM) for the simulcast music. 

Niceville

The Boggy Bayou Fireworks Show will begin at approximately 8:45 pm on July 4th. Fireworks are launched from a custom-made platform in the middle of Boggy Bayou and are visible from the shores of Niceville and Valparaiso. 

  • According to the city of Niceville, the best vantage points are Kiwanis Park, Lions Park, Lincoln Park, Niceville Landing, and Shipyard Point Park.

The boat ramps at Lions Park will close on July 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM and remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks on July 4. No boats will be able to launch or be trailered at Lions Park during the time of the closure.

Crestview

The City of Crestview and the Main Street Crestview Association will host their 4th of July Celebration event at Twin Hills Park on July 4th from 5pm-9pm. You won’t want to miss the food trucks, music, games, bicycle parade, and fireworks!

You may bring your own sparklers, however, bringing your own fireworks is prohibited and will be subject to confiscation, according to the city. The bicycle parade begins at 6pm with fireworks starting at 9pm.

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  1. If only there was parking for more than 12 cars at The City of Fort Walton Beach Landing Park…

  2. New parking lot is finished. Lots of parking still around. Both north side and south of 98, City PD will be helping with traffic.

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