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Panama City & Beach: 4th of July Celebrations

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It’s once again that time of year, the Fourth of July will soon be here!

Panama City and Panama City Beach are the places to be this July Fourth weekend (July 3-5). The weekend begins with two kick-off events that promise food, fun, and fireworks: Light Up The Bay at Papa Joe’s Bayside and Freedom Rocks at the Grand Lagoon.

The fun continues with the city’s premier event, the Star Spangled Spectacular, where fireworks are shot into the sky from both the Russell-Fields City Pier and the M.B. Miller County Pier for the visual enjoyment of all. Local radio stations will be offering simultaneously music choreographed to match the Freedom Rocks and the Star Spangled Spectacular.

Then, the holiday weekend festivities will culminate with Boardwalk Beach Resort’s fireworks extravaganza, Light up the Gulf, on July 5. Learn more by visiting the Event Website Here.

Southern Shakespeare Festival

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The Southern Shakespeare Company will be performing Henry IV, Part 1 under the stars to close out the year. The production guest stars Wil Johnson from HBO’s House of the Dragon, and is directed by Conner Wilson from Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Emmy Award winner Kelsey Scott (12 Years a Slave and The Walking Dead) and comedian Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall and Lilo and Stitch) will also perform during the 10th anniversary event.

The Bardlings, the company’s youth acting troupe, will be performing a streamlined version of The Tempest on Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th. The festival is free. Please note that the seats are first-come, first-serve. Performances will take place at the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park, Tallahassee. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.

There will also be art vendors and food trucks on site before and during the performances. Please bring cash. Learn more by visiting the Southern Shakespeare Festival website. 

Blue Angels

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The Blue Angels are back in town for practice, and this year they’re allowing the public in to watch! The National Naval Aviation Museum will be hosting the practices. The gates will open at 9:30am, with the Blue Angels soaring into the skies at 10:30am. The Museum parking lot fills up quick, so be sure to be at the gates early – once the lot fills up, the gates will close. 

The last of April’s dates include today and tomorrow, April 30th. But no fear! The Blue Angels will be practicing through October. Best of all, some of the practice sessions will end with autograph sessions. Visit the Museum website to learn more about the autograph sessions, including the specific dates. 

 

Firework Displays

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 Do you enjoy fireworks? Want to see them more than once a year in July? HarborWalk Village has you covered! They are putting on firework displays multiple time this year; March, May, June, July, and more! Click the image to see specific dates or visit their website for more information.

Comedy Festival in Walton & Bay County

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The Emerald Coast’s official comedy festival is coming to select venues in Walton and Bay County. Taking place in six venues from February 13th to 15th, the Sand Up Comedy Festival is three-days of non-stop laughs. Featuring over 20 national and Florida-based comedians, the event is headlined by Jeremy Alder, Ian Aber, Paula Kosienski, Eeland Stribling, and Bob Place. Learn more by visiting the festival website. 

Pensacola Winterfest

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The Pensacola Winterfest is here! This annual event features three live action Christmas-themed train tours are leaving the station even earlier this year. The options include: Polar Express, The Grinch’s Merry Match, and Christmas Tree Heist. Each adventure includes special guests along with musical performances, live readings, and other entertainment. For an additional fee, you can have your holiday photos taken with Santa or Grinch! 

Tickets are $16-26 for adults and $10-17 for kids. Open select dates: Dec. 6-8, 13, 15, 20-24. Learn more or purchase your tickets by visiting the Winterfest website.

Marianna Independence Party

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The Fourth of July is coming up quick! The City of Marianna and Main Street Marianna want to invite you to celebrate with them on July 3rd. The celebration starts at 5pm at the MERE Sports Complex. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music, and fireworks.

Follow the Facebook event page for more details. 

Gulf Coast Jam

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Go on and slam, and welcome to the GULF COAST JAM! Panama City Beach is kicking off the summer beach season with an all-star act; come see Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, and Parker McCollum lighting up the front stage. The four-day festival also includes over 20 acts featuring hitmakers from the country and southern rock music scenes. There will also be a Jam on the Coast 5K on Saturday; all runners receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal. Register HERE. Learn more about the Gulf Coast Jam by visiting the event website.

Artsquest Fine Arts Festival

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The Artsquest Fine Arts Festival is coming soon! Held at the Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach, the festival features one-of-a-kind treasures from more than 100 artists and crafters in fields like jewelry, metal, mixed media, oils and acrylics, digital art, glass, photography, sculpture, wood, watercolor, and printmaking. The festival features a juried contest with $10,000 in cash prizes which means it attracts a lineup of national artists. There will also be live music, student exhibits, and food vendors. The Artsquest Fest runs from May 4-5th. Learn more by visiting the event website here. 

The Enchanted Fairy Realm in Altha

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Located in Altha, Womble Farms is a local up-and-coming flower, animal, and event farm. They are hosting their first event next Saturday, April 20th. When the flowers bloom on Womble Farms, fairies arrive! Come see them before they’re gone and experience a family-fun event!  Admission is only $1! Do bring cash or card for applicable vendors. 

There will be a drum/dance circle (bring your own drum!), a DIY potted fairy garden, food, plants for sale, enchanted selfie stations, vendors, and a costume contest. The costume contest will be held at 7pm. There will be multiple categories organized by age: under 5, 6-12, 12-17, and 18+. Each age category will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Dress up as a gnome, elf, fairy, or mix of all three! The costume contest is for all ages and all genders. 

Womble Farms is currently accepting new vendors for this event and others. Email cre8byn8@gmail.com for more information! Or visit their Facebook page here.