presented by Greater Pensacola Chamber
& Pensacola Young Professionals
July 4, 2025 • Pensacola Bay • 9:00p
This year's fireworks show promises to be an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience! Grab your family, friends, and neighbors as we gather together to honor the birth of our great nation with a night of explosive entertainment, sparkling over the waters of beautiful Pensacola Bay.
Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and find your perfect spot and prepare to witness a symphony of lights painting the sky in vivid reds, whites, and blues.
Brilliant bursts of fireworks will illuminate the heavens, synchronized to an electrifying soundtrack from Cat Country 98.7 that will have your heart pounding with excitement!
This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our Community Sponsors: Cat Country 98.7, News Radio 92.3/1620, WEAR ABC3, COX Communications, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, Port of Pensacola, Quality Roofing, Kool Karts, Peter Mougey/Symphony Sparks & Stars, American Magic; our First Responder Sponsors: TAB: The Alternative Board, Columbia Southern University, and The Mohoney Team; and to our After-Party Sponsor: Seville Quarter. Their commitment to our community and their dedication to making this celebration unforgettable deserves our utmost gratitude.
So mark your calendars, Pensacola!
Join us on July 4th as we gather under the stars to commemorate our nation's freedom, unity, and resilience. Bring your patriotic spirit, your sense of wonder, and your appreciation for those who have fought and continue to fight for our liberty. See you there!
Note: Please keep an eye on our Facebook event page for any updates regarding weather conditions or changes to the schedule. Let's celebrate responsibly and follow all local guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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Food Truck Ally will be located near Bartram Park on Bayfront Parkway and can open as early as 2:00p.
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This event could not be what it is without the support of sponsors in our community. Want to be part of the greatest fireworks celebration on the Gulf Coast? Let us know!
Learn moreBayfront Parkway will be closed from Barracks St. to Chase St.
Feel free to set up your chairs and tents anywhere along the road (make sure to leave room for emergency vehicles). EMS will be around the area.
🍴Food Trucks will be located at Bartram Park and at the Veteran's Memorial Park.
Portable bathrooms can also be found at both parks.
Have questions or missing someone or something?
⭐️ Find the Volunteer HQ at the Barkley House and we'll be happy to help!
Levin Papantonio is proud to announce the return of the 9th annual Symphony Sparks & Stars event, proudly presented by Senior Partner Peter Mougey. Attend the free symphony concert at the Hunter Amphitheater amphitheater behind the Bluw Wahoos Stadium. The concert starts at 7:30. We'll kick off the fireworks from the stage at 9:00p.
The performance will be broadcast LIVE on NewsRadio 92.3/AM1620 starting at 7:30P.
Synchronized Fireworks music starts on CatCountry 98.7 at 9p and NewsRadio 92.3/AM1620.
Join the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for their annual 4th of July Summer Celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Gates open at 6PM. The baseball field will be open for wiffleball, lawn games and other activities, along with waterslides and other inflatables. Guests have opportunities to enjoy Pensacola Symphony's Annual Sparks and Stars show, happening in the Hunter Amphitheater just outside the stadium, as well as view Pensacola's 4th of July downtown fireworks show from the stadium seats or on the field.
Looking to keep the celebration going after the 4th of July Fireworks Show? Check out our Official After-Party Sponsor Seville Quarter: Where Pensacola Goes to Party!
Seville Quarter is proud to be the Gulf Coast’s Entertainment Destination since 1967. Now a sprawling complex of seven rooms and courtyards, each with its own unique theme and atmosphere, there’s always something going on — and something for everyone.
Rolling with Madrina on BLAB TV
PYP Fireworks Committee Member Christy Rogers and the Greater Pensacola Chamber's President Todd Thomson talked with Madrina Ciano about Pensacola's 4th of July Fireworks Show!
News Radio 92.3 - PEP Talk
The Pensacola Young Professionals' President, Anna Lochas, joined the Greater Pensacola Chamber's President, Todd Thomson, on the Pensacola Chamber Connection segment of the Pensacola Expert Panel show on NewsRadio 92.3! They talked with host Meg about all things Pensacola's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
News Radio 92.3 - PEP Talk
The Pensacola Young Professionals' President, Anna Lochas, and Cat Country 98.7’s Brent Lane spoke with host Meg on the Pensacola Expert Panel show on NewsRadio 92.3! They gave updates on the Pensacola's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Parking can be found throughout the downtown area with a short walk to the best places to view. The Fireworks are launched from the end of the Port of Pensacola (closest to 3-mile bridge).
Handicap parking can be found near The Fish House at the Florida Public Archeology Network.
Reminder: Bayfront Parkway will be closed from Barracks St. to Chase St.
Can we bring our own picnic blankets, tents, & chairs?
Personal items are encouraged! Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and find your perfect spot and prepare to witness a symphony of lights painting the sky in vivid reds, whites, and blues.
Can we watch the fireworks from a boat in Pensacola Bay?
Of course! Be advised that the fireworks will be launched from the East side of the Port of Pensacola this year instead of a barge. Please stay at least 1200ft away from the port at all times for everyone's safety.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed at the fireworks show. We kindly ask for your understanding as loud fireworks can easily startle our furry friends. Let's make this a stress-free event for everyone to enjoy!
What about personal fireworks?
Personal fireworks of any kind and sparklers are NOT permitted at the event.
How do we listen to the synced patriotic music that goes with the fireworks?
Bring a small, handheld radio & tune into CatCountry 98.7 to hear a breathtaking performance of patriotic music synced directly to the fireworks!
Please note: digital streaming apps have a delay so they won’t properly sync to the fireworks – you will need an old-fashioned radio to listen to the music in real-time!
What time do the fireworks start?
The fireworks start at 9:00 pm!
Where do we park?
Parking can be found throughout the downtown area. Handicap-accessible parking will be available first-come-first-serve.
My family is really looking forward to this event! Who’s hosting it this year?
The 2025 Pensacola Fireworks Show is co-hosted by the wonderful volunteers of Pensacola Young Professionals & the Greater Pensacola Chamber.
Make your plans to be on the Pensacola Bayfront for an unforgettable 4th of July Fireworks Show, proudly brought to you by our incredible partners, Escambia County, CatCountry 98.5, the Port of Pensacola, and the City of Pensacola. Get ready to be dazzled by a mesmerizing display of lights, colors, and pure patriotic spirit!
In 2023, the Greater Pensacola Chamber and the Pensacola Young Professionals joined forces to take on the annual fireworks celebration from our good friends at Sertoma.
