Your 4th of July Roadmap Starts Here

Planning a legendary Fourth? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re rolling slow through a small‑town parade or claiming your spot in the sand for fireworks at sunset, HWY 331 connects it all—from Lake DeFuniak, Freeport to the Gulf.

This year’s lineup is packed with hometown parades, music on the green, funky beach traditions, and fireworks from the lake to the beach. But trust us: the good spots fill up fast. So don’t just wing it—map your day with the HWY 331 Events Calendar and make this Fourth one for the books.

Keep scrolling for the can’t‑miss events, from north to south across Walton County, Florida.

*HWY 331 will host a live feed on our Facebook Page of the fireworks over Lake DeFuniak Springs. We know not everyone can make it to fireworks in person. Whether you need to stay home with your pets, prefer the comfort of your porch, or have physical limitations that make travel difficult, we want you to be part of this community celebration.

NORTH WALTON

DeFuniak Springs Parade & Fireworks Over the Lake
Lake DeFuniak
Parade: 4 PM | Fireworks: After dark
Roll around the historic lake in full red‑white‑and‑blue mode. Floats, flags, and that classic small‑town charm. Then set up your chairs—fireworks launch over the water in a perfect North Walton finale.

Freeport 4th of July Bash & Fireworks
Freeport Regional Sports Complex
Parade: 4 PM | Fireworks: 8:30 PM
Start with a hometown parade straight from the heart, followed by food trucks, live music, and fireworks that light up the bayside sky. Bring a cooler, bring the crew.

SOUTH WALTON

Fireworks from the Bay to the Beach
Multiple launch points along the coast
Evening, Starting about 8:30–9PM
If it’s coastal, it’s glowing. From the foot of the 331 Bridge (Clyde B. Wells Bridge), Sandestin to Baytowne Wharf, Grayton to Seaside, the sky puts on a show in every direction. Grab a blanket, a cooler, and your spot early.

Grayton Beach Funky Fourth Parade
Hotz Avenue, Grayton Beach
Parade: 8:30AM
No registration. No rules. Just show up in your golf cart, boat, scooter, or beach cruiser—all decked out in your wildest Americana. Stop by AJ’s for free flags, water, ice pops (and a Bloody Mary if that’s your style). Swimsuits and flip-flops are encouraged. Water shooters? Kindly leave those at home.

Alys Beach Amphitheater Concert & Fireworks
Alys Beach
Concert: 6PM | Fireworks: 9PM
Live music on the green, cold drinks, and a cozy fireworks finale with your toes in the grass. Elegant, relaxed, and beautifully beachy.

Seaside Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Seaside Amphitheater & Beachfront
Festivities: All Day | Fireworks: 8:30PM
Stilt walkers, face painters, live music, a patriotic performance by Sinfonia Gulf Coast—plus food, fun, and fireworks over the Gulf. It’s the kind of day people talk about ‘til next July.