Celebrate July Fourth Safely in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola

Escambia County and the City of Pensacola wish residents and visitors a safe, fun July Fourth with friends and family, and remind everyone to follow these fireworks safety tips to make the most out of their holiday. Remember: If you spot a brush or wildfire or if someone is injured, call 911. 

Remember, discharging fireworks is illegal in City of Pensacola limits, per city ordinance, other than permitted public fireworks displays. Sparklers are allowed.

City of Pensacola ordinances prohibiting fireworks in city limits are not impacted by the 2020 amendment to Florida Statute 791.08, which made the use of certain fireworks legal in the state of Florida on select holidays including the Fourth of July. The state law does not invalidate or supersede local regulations for the use of fireworks. To view City of Pensacola ordinances prohibiting fireworks within city limits, click here.

The safest way to enjoy fireworks with your family is to participate in one of the following public fireworks displays:
Sertoma's 4th of July Fireworks – The annual Sertoma 4^th of July Fireworks celebration is the biggest and brightest firework show on the Gulf Coast. The event begins at 4:30 pm in Seville Square, right in the heart of downtown Pensacola, and prides itself on being fun for the whole family. Face painting, pony rides, live entertainment, and inflatables are just some of the pre-show activities to be enjoyed before the fireworks display over Pensacola Bay at 9 pm. Don’t forget to bring along a radio to tune into the choreographed music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7 FM. Please do not bring your dogs or any of your own fireworks.

Pensacola Beach 4th of July Fireworks - Let Pensacola Beach get you into the patriotic spirit this Independence Day. With the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach under your feet, keep your eyes focused on the night skies this 4th of July for a dazzling fireworks display along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Santa Rosa Sound. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. so arrive early to reserve your spot on the sand! The best viewing spots are from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach. 

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