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Fireworks will light the sky over Pleasure Island on the Fourth
John Mullen • Jun 04, 2020
Update on Fireworks shows July 1st at 4:00pm. Fireworks shows at Flora-Bama & OWA have been cancelled.
Original article published June 4th. UPDATED: June 30 - Fireworks shows on the Gulf Coast.
Please see map with locations of the fireworks shows at the bottom of this article.
(OBA®) – The Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast will have several options to view fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
Making plans for their celebrations on July 4th are the Perdido Beach Resort, Flora-Bama Lounge, OWA, Turquoise Place, the Wharf and the Beach Club. Others in the area are also planning fireworks shows.
All fireworks shows are scheduled to take place at 8:45 or 9:00 pm. Weather Permitting.
Below are details for all of the fireworks shows in our area.
Flora-Bama Fireworks
UPDATE: Effective June 26, 2020 at 5PM - Fireworks Show has been cancelled.
The Annual Miss Firecracker Bikini Contest is now CANCELLED, and business operations have changed. The Flora-Bama Oyster Bar & Restaurant is now open daily for dine in service only, 11AM - 12AM (Gift Shop open daily at 9AM). The Flora-Bama is now also family friendly all hours of operations (no cover charge applies).
Celebrate Independence Day #OnTheLine!
YES! WE WILL HAVE FIREWORKS AT 9PM ✨
* ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW WILL BEGIN AT 9PM JULY 4th *
Fireworks will be shot on the beach behind the Flora-Bama July 4th beginning around 9pm (weather permitting!!!).
CURRENT DOOR AND AGE POLICY:
Due to recent changes mandated by the state of Florida regarding restaurant and bar operations released on Friday, June 26, 2020, the Flora-Bama Oyster Bar & Restaurant is now a dine-in restaurant that is family friendly all hours of operation (11AM-12AM). You must see the hostess for seating at your arrival.
** With limited capacity restrictions in place, as well as very limited parking, we encourage everyone to get here early - once we reach full capacity, that's that! One in and one out... if you can ride together, do it! If you can get someone to drop you off and pick you up, do it! We also have Uber and local cab services available (seriously, can't stress enough on the limited parking and limited capacity restrictions.) **
Perdido Beach Resort Fireworks
Perdido Beach Resort, the Alabama Gulf Coast’s premier luxury beachfront hotel, will once again celebrate our nation’s independence by hosting our annual Fireworks Celebration and Barbeque on Saturday, July 4, on the hotel beach decks in Orange Beach.
This annual event includes an all-American beachside barbeque, live music featuring The Mixed Nuts, cash bars, and a star-spangled fireworks show from the beach. The Mixed Nuts are a New Orleans based band that has played for numerous Mardi Gras events including the Krewe of Orpheus Ball as well as Journey, Kid Rock, The Temptations and The Doobie Brothers along with many other top groups from around the country. Click here for more information.
Turquoise Place Fireworks
The Turquoise Place Fireworks Show will start at 9:00 pm.
OWA Fireworks
Update: The fireworks show has been postponed.
We’ll be celebrating Independence Day at OWA early with an epic fireworks show at 8:45pm on Friday, July 3rd. Then join us again on Saturday, July 4th for round two! These marvelous shows timed perfectly with music can be seen throughout the entire property. Come early and save your seat for the show of the summer!
Take part in Independence Day fun happening at OWA with family-friendly activities, photos with Rosie the Riveter and Uncle Sam, live entertainment from the Boogie Woogie Trio and more. Cap it all off on Saturday night with a spectacular fireworks show at 8:45pm!
Fireworks show at the Wharf
At The Wharf, officials there are expecting a permit from the state to do weekly Sparks After Dark fireworks shows on Mondays during the summer at 9 p.m. At the June 2 work session, the Orange Beach City Council agreed to help co-sponsor the events with The Wharf by adding its name in the title and as a sponsor. The city is not contributing money to help pay for the shows.
“We’re anticipating next Monday (June 8),” Wharf General Manager Jim Bibby said. “The pyro is ready to shoot whenever we call ‘em and tell ‘em. We’re just excited again to add the name and title.”
Bibby also told the council that several improvements have been made to the equipment used to put on nightly light shows on Main Street at The Wharf.
“We actually have added four lasers to it and we’ve redone all those globes you saw hanging,” Bibby said. “There were 56 of them. We’ve replaced all of those and it’s a cleaner look. One of the techs works at a big park in south Florida said we had some of the best equipment even better than that park had.”
The Beach Club Fireworks in Fort Morgan
The 2020 Beach Club Fireworks Extravaganza will take place from a barge, allowing guests to remain on the beach for an evening of fun during the show! Click here
for the Beach Club's Fireworks event on Facebook.
Elberta Fireworks
Plan to attend the Town of Elberta’s 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Faust Fields at Siebert Lane, 15763 County Road 83
Time: Arrival at 7 – Fireworks at 8:30 PM
Planning the event: Councilwoman, Vicky Norris 251-232-5393
Elberta Youth Sports Association Food Truck will be onsite
Elberta’s Famous Concessions are now on wheels
All proceeds go to the youth of our community
Come enjoy the food and fun – enough for everyone!
*Please consider Social Distancing by Tailgating and remaining in or near your vehicle premises
Robertsdale Fireworks
Blue Wahoo Stadium Fireworks
Update: The Fireworks Show has been postponed.
All guests are strongly encouraged to wear face masks to this event. If you do not have one, you will be provided one at the gates.
The annual Independence Day celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium will return in 2020 bigger than ever before with the addition of a Movie Night to complement the area’s largest fireworks show.
In partnership with Hancock Whitney Bank, Covenant Care, and Cat Country 98.7 FM, the team will show the American baseball classic film The Sandlot on the ballpark’s video board prior to a massive fireworks show on Saturday, July 4th.
The movie is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM with fireworks following immediately after. Gates at the stadium will open at 5:30 PM.
Sertoma Fireworks Show Downtown Pensacola
Update: The Fireworks Show has been cencelled.
For the 31st year, area Sertoma organizations are coordinating and hosting the largest Fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay at 9:00 pm. There will be activities throughout the day, from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, in Seville Square to include a FREE Children’s Area with inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, “meet and greet” with characters, face painting, Lowe’s kid’s clinic and much more! There will also be a variety of Arts and Crafts vendors, Food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11:00 am.
Of course, the 4th of July would not be complete without a Hot Dog Eating Contest! Be sure to sign up early as the contest begins promptly at noon! Starting at 4:30, there will be live music on the Bayfront Stage. The festivities will culminate with the fireworks show over Pensacola Bay, synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7.
Note: The fireworks shows in Gulf Shores and Fairhope have been cancelled.
Fireworks near Pleasure Island
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