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🇺🇸 Star-Spangled Spectacular: July 3rd–4th, 2025
📍 Multiple Locations – Panama City Beach
One of the biggest fireworks displays on the Gulf Coast, this two-day event features fireworks launched from three locations:
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Russell-Fields Pier (City Pier)
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M.B. Miller Pier (County Pier)
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Grand Lagoon Bridge
💡 Insider tip: You can see multiple shows by picking a spot near the center of the beach or heading to a rooftop bar with a wide Gulf view!
🎶 Light Up the Gulf at Boardwalk Beach Resort
📍 Boardwalk Beach Resort, 9600 S Thomas Dr
🕖 Fireworks begin at 8:45 PM
Celebrate right on the sand with live music, food, drinks, and a family-friendly environment. Fireworks launched directly from the beach make this a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
🧨 Freedom Rocks! Fireworks at Grand Lagoon
📍 Lighthouse Marina area
🗓️ July 3rd, 2025
Grand Lagoon kicks off the celebration early with live music, food trucks, and fireworks lighting up the sky over the water. Arrive early and bring a chair!
🚤 Freedom Flotilla – Boat Parade
📍 St. Andrews Bay / Grand Lagoon
🗓️ July 4th Morning
Locals and visitors decorate their boats in red, white, and blue for this festive on-the-water parade! View from the shorelines or hop on a charter for a front-row seat.
🎉 4th of July Festival in Historic St. Andrews
📍 Beck Avenue District, Panama City
Family fun with live music, local vendors, games, and fireworks at sunset over St. Andrews Bay. A more relaxed and local vibe with lots of charm.
🌭 Other Fun Ideas for the Day:
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Backyard BBQs & beach picnics – Grab a spot early at Rick Seltzer Park or St. Andrews State Park.
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Local fireworks-friendly neighborhoods – Many homes in 32408, including South Lagoon and Bay Point, host private fireworks displays.
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Live music at Schooners or Pineapple Willy’s – Great food and beachfront vibes before the show.
✅ Handy Summary Table
| Event | Date | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Up the Bay | July 2 | Papa Joe’s Bayside | Fireworks over Grand Lagoon |
| Freedom Rocks! | July 3 | Grand Lagoon / Treasure Island | Music, food trucks, fireworks |
| Real. Fun. Fourth. | July 3–5 | Beach piers + Boardwalk Resort | Pyrotechnics & music simulcast |
| Star-Spangled Spectacular | July 4 | Russell‑Fields & M.B. Miller Piers | Gulf Coast’s biggest fireworks |
| Light Up the Gulf | July 5 | Boardwalk Beach Resort | Beachside fireworks finale |
| Salute to Freedom Festival | July 4 | Panama City Marina | Ceremony + fireworks downtown |
🎉 Why These Matter
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Multiple viewing options — beach piers, restaurants, boats, rooftops
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Family-friendly fun — from food trucks and music to ceremonies and water parades
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Local flavor — each venue brings its own vibe, whether it’s lively PCB energy or charming downtown festivities
💡 Pro Tips
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Arrive early for parking each evening, especially at resort and pier events
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Tune into local stations like Island 106 or NewsTalk 101 for music-synced fireworks
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Consider a boat or pontoon cruise for a premium lagoon/waterway view
🏡 Real Estate Tips for the 4th of July Weekend 🇺🇸
📍 For Holiday Buyers
Thinking about buying in Panama City Beach? Holidays like the 4th are the perfect time to see the area’s energy, rental demand, and community spirit in action. From fireworks crowds to beachfront traffic, it’s a great real-world test for location and lifestyle. Let’s schedule a tour before or after the festivities!
📲 Our agents are on stand-by! Office: 850-233-7926
💼 For Holiday Sellers
The 4th of July is a prime opportunity to showcase your property — especially if it’s located near the beach, in a walkable community, or has a great view of fireworks! Stage your home with patriotic curb appeal, make it available for showings, and let buyers imagine life in your space during a celebration. Seasonal energy = selling advantage!
📞 Thinking of listing? Let’s talk strategy before summer ends!
