Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on Florida’s Forgotten Coast!

From waterfront fireworks and patriotic parades to family-friendly festivals and small-town traditions, there’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Florida’s Forgotten Coast. As our nation marks 250 years of freedom, Franklin County’s coastal communities are coming together for four days of unforgettable Independence Day festivities.

Eastpoint • July 1
Celebrate Independence Day bayside at the Eastpoint Freedom Festival. Beginning around 6 p.m. at the Patton Street Boat Ramp, the festival features live music, local food trucks, family-friendly fun, and a laid-back community atmosphere along the waterfront. As the evening winds down, gather along the Bay for a fireworks display.

Carrabelle • July 2
Kick off the celebration in Carrabelle with the community’s annual Independence Day fireworks display along the beautiful Carrabelle River. Arrive early to browse the town’s unique shops, enjoy dinner at one of Carrabelle’s locally owned restaurants, and discover the charm of this historic fishing community before gathering along the waterfront for an evening fireworks show over the river.

Apalachicola • July 3
Historic Apalachicola comes alive with patriotic spirit during its annual Waterfront July 3rd Celebration at Riverfront Park. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and family-friendly fun beginning at 5 p.m., then join the beloved Red, White & Blue Parade. Bring your decorated golf cart, bicycle, wagon, skateboard, or simply walk along in your red, white, and blue. Parade participants should line up at 6:00 p.m. at Lafayette Park, with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Apalachicola River.

St. George Island • July 4
The legendary SGI Wet ‘N Wild Parade returns for one of the most unique Independence Day traditions on the coast. Decorate your golf cart, float, bike, vehicle, or walking group and prepare for a patriotic water fight unlike any other. Participants should line up at 10:30 a.m. at West Gorrie Drive and 7th Street, with the parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. Expect plenty of water, lots of laughter, and small-town Fourth of July fun before ending the day with fireworks over the Gulf.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we invite you to celebrate with us! From July 1 through July 4, communities across Florida’s Forgotten Coast will be filled with patriotic spirit, waterfront fireworks, hometown traditions, and plenty of red, white, and blue.

If you’ve never experienced Independence Day on the Forgotten Coast, this is the year to do it. 🇺🇸