Fourth Of July: Here’s Where To Find Area Fireworks Shows And Events
July 4, 2026
Here’s a guide to public Fourth of July Fireworks shows and events in the North Escambia area on July 4.
4th Of July Extravaganza (Molino)
Crossfaith Church at 5701 Highway 29 in Molino will host a 4th of July Extravaganza on July 4, beginning at 5 p.m. Games, food trucks and family fun. Fireworks are dark. Bring a lawn chair.
Pensacola’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular bang at Pensacola’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
Join Pensacola Young Professionals and the Greater Pensacola Chamber on Saturday, July 4, for one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated Independence Day celebrations. This free community event will feature local food trucks, vendors, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks display over Pensacola Bay.
Food trucks and vendors from 5-10 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. It’s free and open to the public.
Enhance your experience by tuning your handheld radio to CatCountry 98.7 FM to enjoy patriotic music synchronized with the fireworks display. Please note that digital streaming services have a delay and will not sync properly with the show. A traditional radio is required for the real-time experience.
10th Annual Symphony Sparks and Stars (Pensacola)
The 10th Annual Symphony Sparks and Stars celebration, will take place on Saturday, July 4, at the Hunter Amphitheater in downtown Pensacola.
This free community event will begin at 7:00 p.m. (gates open early) and feature a patriotic performance by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, followed by the spectacular fireworks display over Pensacola Bay.
Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Show
The Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4,. along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Santa Rosa Sound.
Milton Riverfest
Celebrate at Riverfest 2026 in Milton on Saturday, July 4 at Jernigan’s Landing. Live music, food, activities, and more beginning at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Freedom Fest Fellowship at Ray’s Chapel (Sunday)
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid will host Freedom Fest Fellowship on Sunday, July 5 p.m. at the church on Bogia Road. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and a water slide for the kids. The church is located at 140 West Bogia Road in McDavid
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Fireworks, Food, and Fun During Americas 250 Celebration Friday Evening In Century
July 3, 2026
An America 250/Independence Day fireworks show will be held Friday in Century, following a late afternoon and evening of food and events, including a flyover.
The event, a joint celebration presented by the towns of Century and Flomaton, will be held at Anthony Pleasant Park and the adjacent Showalter Park. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fireworks after dark.
The Commemorative Air Force will perform a vintage aircraft flyover at 5 p.m. with a Soviet-built Yak, a Beechcraft T-34, and possibly other aircraft.
The flyover and fireworks show will be visible from either Anthony Pleasant Park (enter off East Highway 4) or Showalter Park (enter off East Heacker Road). There is a small footbridge between the two parks.
Vendors and others scheduled to participate include:
Here is the list of vendors formatted for your newspaper story:
- 3D Eats (Food truck/Food Vendor) — “Awesome food”
- Bizzy B’s BBQ (Food truck/Food Vendor) — BBQ
- Blessed Berry Bowls (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh fruit, and Dubai chocolate covered strawberries
- Fat Mommas Car Freshies (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Car freshies
- Heavenly Woven (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Jelly roll rugs and handmade items
- Jesse James’s Natural Products (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Organic, natural vitamins, skincare, and nutrition products
- Kiser Kreations (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Custom tumblers, clocks, wind spinners, and home accessories
- Knife Warrs (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Knives and swords of all kinds
- Kona Ice Pensacola North (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Shaved ice with flavors and toppings
- Lazy Dragon Studios (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Hand painted and hand sewn decorations, pottery, and jewelry
- Monster Cone Pensacola (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Soft-serve ice cream, shakes, floats, and snacks
- Nightshade Cauldron Goods & More (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Laser engraved wood plaques, 3D printed items, and leather goods
- Nouveau Catering LLC, Cafe Naughty&Nice (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Food truck and catering services
- Old 31 Designs (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — On-site pressed graphic t-shirts, tumblers, and custom mugs
- Paper Cuts & Stitches (Artisan/Craft Vendor) — Handmade notepads, stickers, faith-based journals, and tote bags
- Pucker Up Lemonade (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Lemonade and Dirty Alanis drinks
- Rolling Embers Brick Oven Pizza (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Brick oven pizza, meatball subs, and salads
- Smokin Tacos LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Smoked shredded meat tacos, nachos, and quesadillas
- Southern Grace Bakery LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Cupcakes, mini pound cakes, and small desserts
- Swamp Nuts N Thangs, LLC (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Boiled peanuts
- The Nerd Nook (Retail/Merchandise Vendor) — Pop culture plushies, squishies, pins, and fidget toys
- Troop 31G (Nonprofit/Community Organization) — Local youth community organization
- VetCV Foundation Mission Next Center (Nonprofit/Community Organization) — Support hub for veterans transitioning out of the military
- Xtreme Lemonades and Dirty Sodas (Food truck/Food Vendor) — Custom lemonades, dirty sodas, and specialty popcorn
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Heatwave Holds Strong for Independence Day Weekend, Rain Chance Rises On Sunday
July 3, 2026
Heat indices continue to be in the 100 to 107 range for the area into the weekend. Rain chances increase over the holiday weekend, especially for Sunday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Local Fourth Of July Government Holiday Closures, Openings
July 3, 2026
Here are area planned closures (and openings) for area government offices and services for the Fourth of July holiday:
Escambia County
In observance of the 4th of July, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Friday, July 3:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Waste Services Administration
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Tax Collector
All Escambia County offices will reopen with regular hours Monday, July 6 unless otherwise noted below:
Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare 4th of July Schedule:
- The Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The Department of Animal Welfare and Animal Shelter will be closed Saturday, July 4. The shelter will reopen Sunday, July 5 with regular hours.
Perdido Landfill 4th of July Schedule:
- The Perdido Landfill will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The landfill will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The landfill will reopen Monday, July 6 with regular hours.
- The transfer station will be open Friday, July 3 with regular hours.
- The transfer station will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The transfer station will reopen with regular hours Monday, July 6.
West Florida Public Libraries 4th of July Schedule:
- All WFPL locations will be closed on July 3 and 4. All libraries will reopen Monday, July 6 with regular hours.
ECAT 4th of July Schedule:
- Friday, July 3:
- ECAT Administrative Offices will be closed.
- ECAT Customer Service will be open.
- ECAT will run regular bus, UWF trolley, and FlexTransit service. All FlexTransit reservations for Monday, July 6 must be scheduled by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
- Pensacola Beach Island Trolleys and the Seasonal Beach Jumper will run regular service.
- Saturday, July 4:
- ECAT Administrative Offices and Customer Service will be closed.
- ECAT will not run regular bus, UWF trolley, or FlexTransit service.
- Pensacola Beach Island Trolleys and the Seasonal Beach Jumper will run regular service.
Normal ECAT operations will resume Monday, July 6
Town of Century
All Town of Century offices will be closed on July 3 and 4. Town offices will reopen on Monday, July 6.
ECUA
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will close all business offices Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Residential and commercial sanitation collections will remain unchanged. ECUA offices will reopen Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m.
Tournament Fundraiser: NWE 13U Bagging Groceries Today At Piggly Wiggly
July 3, 2026
The NWE 13U Chiefs are bagging groceries today, July 3, for donations at the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 in Davisville.
The fundraiser will support team travel to Monroe, Louisiana, to represent NWE in the Southwest Regional Cal Ripken Tournament.
Pictured: The NWE 13U Chiefs also bagged groceries as a fundraiser on Wednesday, July 1. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight East Of Highway 29 From Century To Barth
July 2, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging mission Thursday evening in portions of Barth, McDavid, and Century that are east of Highway 29.
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
Sizzling Sunshine and High Heat Start The Holiday Weekend
July 2, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
High heat and plenty of sunshine dominate the start of the holiday weekend before rain chances spike by Sunday afternoon. Thursday through Friday will feature daytime highs climbing to near 94 degrees under clear skies with calm winds. Independence Day starts off bright and hot, though a isolated afternoon stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. By Sunday, tropical moisture moves in, pushing rain chances up to 60 percent, primarily after 1:00 PM. Unsettled weather lingers into early next week with daily afternoon storm chances hovering around 40 to 50 percent.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Parts Of Cantonment, Quintette, Cottage Hill
July 1, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions portions of Cantonment, Quintette, and Cottage Hill
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
Hot, Humid Summer Days Ahead
July 1, 2026
Scorching summer heat will dominate the next few days, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values pushing a stifling 105 degrees. While mostly sunny skies are on tap through Friday, standard afternoon storm chances return just in time for Independence Day. A much more active weather pattern sets up by the conclusion of the holiday weekend, bringing a high probability of rain and thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Part Of Cantonment
June 30, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions portions of Cantonment.
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
