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Friday, May 28, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend 2021 | Events & Activities | Destin, FL




Looking for activities and events to enjoy for Memorial Day Weekend? We've got you covered! Whether you're looking for family-friendly events, fireworks shows, beach bashes, or Memorial Day ceremonies – there's plenty to do this weekend!


MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SHOWS:

Sunday, May 30th:
HarborWalk Village | 9:00pm
The Village of Baytowne Wharf | 9:00pm
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island | 9:00pm




MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS:


Baytowne Memorial Day Weekend Celebration 
When: Saturday, May 29th - Sunday, May 30th
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
Description: The Village of Baytowne Wharf is gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend festivities with three nights of family-friendly events! Necessary precautions will be taken to ensure social distancing and everyone is staying safe. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Saturday, May 29: Concert 7-9pm Forrest Williams Band will take the stage from 7 p.m. until 9pm. Guests are invited to dance the night away as they listen to South Walton's own Forrest Williams Band, an award-winning favorite on stage among locals and visitors to the area. Forrest and Pherrel Williams perform a variety of music from southern rock to country and blues. 

Sunday, May 30: Live music, kids activities, fireworks 6-9pm Baytowne Wharf will host free children activities, including face painting, balloon animals, and lawn games from 6-9 p.m. Live music with Jarred and The High Aces. After the show, Baytowne Wharf will light up the sky above the lagoon with a patriotic fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. More info here!




Memorial Day Weekend Concert Celebration @ HarborWalk Village
When: Saturday, May 29th - Monday, May 31st
Where: HarborWalk Village, Destin
Description: HarborWalk Village invites you and your crew to spend a fun-filled weekend on the beautiful Destin Harbor. Kick-off the Summer season with Live Music, Fireworks & a Silent Disco Party at HarborWalk Village. $10 On-site parking fee 

Saturday, May 29th | Flash Flood @ 7:00pm 
Sunday, May 30th | Cadillac Willie @ 7:00pm, Fireworks @ 9:00pm 
Monday, May 31st | Silent Disco Party - DJ Chubby & DJ D Funk @ 7:00pm 

HarborWalk Village is home to the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Here you can experience the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village aboard one of Destin’s finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. Here you’ll find an array of cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. More info here!




Memorial Day Lost Boys Beach Bash @ Norriego Point
When: Sunday, May 30th
Where: Norriego Point, Destin
Description: Bwoke and Lost Wandering present the first Inaugural Lost Boy's Beach Bash! This is an opportunity to give back to the community by providing locals and visitors with a fun filled day full of music, art, and all around good vibes. They're giving away hundreds of pounds of free crawfish! There will be games and prizes and tons of free merch! HELP KEEP OUR BEACHES CLEAN! Let's do our part and clean up after ourselves and others who've forgotten to! They'll be providing trash bags for everyone on the beach in hopes that before you make it back home safely at the end of the day that you fill up that trash bag with litter. More info here!

Music from NOON - SUNSET 
All Ages Welcome
FREE Open to the Public
Serving FREE Crawfish til they're gone
HELP US KEEP OUR BEACHES CLEAN 

Music Lineup: 
12-1 LOST WANDERING
1-2 DJ RAAB
2-3 TRIPSITTER
3-4 MATT HATTER
4-5 BWOKE
5-6 CREIGHFISH 
6-? HYPNOZ




Memorial Day Weekend @ Crab Island
When: Saturday, May 29th - Monday, May 31st
Where: Crab Island, Destin
Description: From early morning to sunset hundreds of boats, kayaks, and wave runners anchor down and celebrate at this popular Destin hang out. Wade through the shallow waters and enjoy music, food, and drinks at the floating restaurants. Rent a pontoon, kayak, or wave runner to see for yourself why Crab Island is Destin’s summertime hot spot!



Memorial Day Service @ Gulf Cemetery
When: Monday, May 31st @ 10:00am
Where: Gulf Cemetery, Santa Rosa Beach
Description: Gulf Cemetery will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in Santa Rosa Beach. The approximately 150 veterans interred in the cemetery will be honored in a service that will include a keynote speech by Retired Air Force General, Philip Breedlove. In conjunction with this year’s ceremony, the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be available to view. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. This Memorial Day ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to join in a dignified, respectful and patriotic tribute to these men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the children present will be provided American flags to place on each of the veterans' gravesites. 

Gulf Cemetery is located at 1466 S County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be conducted at the Chapel at High Point, located across SR 393 from the cemetery. The public is welcome to attend. More info here!






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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Emerald Coast Events | May 2019

With summer almost here, there's so much to do! May is full of fun events and good causes. From music, to movies, to charity events, to Memorial Day Weekend happenings – there's a lot to be a part of. We've listed a few of our favorite happenings below. Plan a weekend to visit, or if you're lucky enough to be local, enjoy it all!  


FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:

4th Annual Jeep Beach Jam
When: May 14-18th
Where: Panama City Beach
Description: Jeep Beach Jam is already known as the “Fastest Growing Jeep Event in the Southeast” and this year will be our largest ever. We are currently estimating more than 2,000 Jeeps coming from over 17 States, all ready for the 4th Annual Jeep Beach Jam. Experience a Jeep owners Dream Vacation to the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”. Gather up your family and Jeep club and start making plans for heading straight to Panama City Beach Florida for a fun extended weekend with Jeep lovers from all over. For more info click here!
When: May 17-18th
Where: Alys Beach
Description: Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is a one-of-a-kind projection art festival where artists use the latest digital technologies to project their original works onto the iconic white walls of Alys Beach. 
Opening night, Friday, May 17, is our family-friendly night featuring our 2019 projection art installations. Local food trucks and vendors are located throughout the festival footprint, while the street party winds through Alys Beach from Highway 30A all the way to Caliza restaurant. There, attendees will be greeted with à la carte food and drink options and fun for the whole family. This event is open to all ages. 
Saturday evening, May 18, is an all-inclusive food and drink experience, with stops along the festival’s path featuring samples by local and regional chefs, winemakers, distillers, and breweries. The evening culminates with desserts, spirits, and casual discussions of art around the pool at Caliza restaurant, which will showcase additional artwork. This event is 21+. Visit www.digitalgraffiti.com for more info.


The Emerald Ball
When: Saturday May 18th | 6:00-10:00pm
Where: Hilton | Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Description: The Sacred Heart Foundation is rolling out the green carpet for the inaugural Emerald Ball on Saturday, May 18 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The black-tie gala will benefit the expansion of the Comprehensive Spine Program at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. The Champagne Reception will begin at 6 p.m. and doors will open for general admission at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear shades of emerald for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. Entertainment will include live music by Bay Bridge Band, live painting by South Walton Artist of the Year, Jenna Varney, and a wine and bourbon pull. Tickets are available online!

When: May 18-19th
Where: AJ's | Destin Harbor 
Description: You're invited to the 5th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival on May 18-19, 2019 at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village overlooking Destin harbor. The event is FREE and open to the public and will feature family-friendly activities, art, diving and marine conservation booths, live music, fillet demonstrations, lionfish tastings, and the world's largest lionfish spearfishing tournament, the Emerald Coast Open. For more info visit: www.emeraldcoastopen.com/

When: May 23rd-24th
Where: Rosemary Beach Town Hall
Description: This year’s exhibition includes 16 sculptures from artists across 12 states. An Artist Panel Discussion will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Rosemary Beach Town Hall; and, the Opening Event will take place on Friday, May 24th at 4:00 p.m. in the Rosemary Beach Town Hall Courtyard. A beer and wine bar will be available at both events. Materials for the contemporary sculptures are as varied as their subject matter. Some address issues such as the environment and freedom, while others explore nature or formal elements like color, perspective, and balance, with one towering to 16 feet high. In addition to the juried show, a science-based sculpture created by students from Ohana School will also be on display. Made of debris from our Gulf waters, beach, and surrounding areas, the sculpture will raise awareness of the ever-growing problem of single-use plastics and its threat to oceans, marine life and humans alike. For more info visit: www.rosemarybeachsculpture.com/newevents
When: May 25th | 12:00-7:30pm
Where: LuLu's 
Description: Boat, float, or paddle up to LuLu's Destin to kick off the summer on Saturday, May 25th! Free concerts from 12-7:30pm on the Bay Bar. Enjoy a fun day on LuLu's beach, eat some great food and maybe get a hair wrap or henna tattoo! Paddle board & kayak rentals will be available and Fly the Beach Sea Plane lessons will be set up on the bay at LuLu's! Check out some of LuLu's favorite bands – Justin Jeansonne & the Dixie Gentlemen, Ben Loftin & The Family, Boukou Groove, and True Blue Band. For more info visit: www.lulubuffett.com/destin/bay-bash-may-25/



MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS: 

When: May 25-27th
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Description: The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin kicks off their Memorial Day festivities with three nights of family-friendly, free events! Enjoy a relaxing and patriotic weekend at the boutiques, eateries, and nightlife of The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Fireworks, children's activities, live music, and a ceremony will be hallmarks of this annual event. Click here for more info!


When: May 25-26th
Where: HarborWalk Village
Description: Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on Destin Harbor with live music and fireworks show over the harbor. It's time for flip flops, suntans, and summer! Kick-off summer with live music on the Destin Harbor all weekend long. Fireworks over the Destin Harbor will close the festivities on Sunday night at 9pm. Click here for more info!

When: May 26th | 9:00pm
Where: The Boardwalk | Okaloosa Island
Description: Kick-off summer with a special Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks show on Sunday at 9pm! Grab a beach chair or a seat at The Boardwalk for a stellar view of the show. Be sure to join each Wednesday at 9pm for the Okaloosa Island Fireworks series May 29th through August 14th! Click here for more info!


When: May 27th | 10:00am
Where: Gulf Cemetary
Description: Gulf Cemetery will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27th at 10AM in Santa Rosa Beach. The 125 veterans interred in the cemetery will be honored in a service that will include a keynote speech by Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and F-15 Fighter Pilot, Scott Warner. Also, Cloud 9 Orchestra, a local big band, will play music during the ceremony. There will be a military aircraft flyover during the national anthem and the Walton County Sheriff’s Honor Guard will provide a ceremonial volley salute to the fallen. The ceremony will conclude with a "missing man" flyover formation performed with WWII aircraft by the Destin Warbirds. Click here for more info!


 WEEKLY EVENTS:

Farmer's Markets
Every Saturday @ Seaside & Grand Boulevard
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach
When: Every Friday @ 7:30pm
Where: Seaside Amphitheater
Description: Grab a blanket and come out to the Seaside Amphitheater on Friday night for a family movie on the lawn. Free and open to the public. Check the movie schedule here! 


When: Every Sunday | 7:00pm
Where: The Hub | 30A
Description: Grab a blanket and come out to The Hub on Sunday night for a family movie. Free and open to the public. Check the movie schedule here!





If you're looking for some indoor activities to do check out our additional blog post: 10 Things to Do Indoors In Destin. 

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve Along the Emerald Coast




Explore the many ways to celebrate the close of 2018 and welcome the new beginnings of 2019...
HarborWalk Village New Year's Eve Street Party
When: Monday, December 31st | 7:00pm - 12:00am
Event Times: 7:00pm Flash Flood Band | 8:00pm Fireworks | 9:30pm Departure- A Journey Tribute Band | 12:00am Ball Drop & Fireworks

Ring in 2019 at HarborWalk Village’s New Year’s Eve Street Party featuring two live bands, two fireworks shows, and a ball drop over the Destin Harbor! 

HarborWalk Village is giving back this holiday season by collecting supplies and donations for those impacted by Hurricane Michael. Visit our Hurricane Relief tent and join us in recovery efforts! Donations will be given to panhandlerelief.org and Volunteer Florida. Supplies needed include: blankets, cleaning supplies, sleeping bags, tents, work gloves, winter jackets and clothes for kids, hygiene products and towels.  Outdoor events are free to attend. On-Site parking is $10.00.



When: Monday, December 31st | 6:00pm - 1:00am
Enjoy our family friendly evening from 6-8pm with face painting, kids activities, and live music on the Baytowne stage, finishing off with a fireworks display at 8pm. Ring in the New Year with an evening to remember, with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8pm and midnight. Dance the night away to live music until 1am, featured on the Events Plaza Stage. You don’t want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s end-of-the-year celebration!  

 After the kid friendly evening and 8pm fireworks show, take the kids over to Magnolia Ball Room at the Grand Conference Center for a fun place to let your kids hang out! 
From 6:30pm -1:00am kids will enjoy a pizza party with juice boxes, a bounce house, movies on the projector screen, Xbox one games, crafts, scooters, and more! 
Kids must be 4-12 years of age to attend Kids Night Out.
$70 per child for the entire night or $20 per child per hour.  
For more information or to make a reservation please call 850.267.7000 or email taylorpowell@sandestin.com.



Ring in the New Year in true Emerald Coast style! Celebrate New Year’s Eve aboard SunQuest Cruises’ SOLARIS yacht with a dine, dance, cruise and fireworks experience like no other. The SOLARIS New Year’s Eve Destin Fireworks, Dancing and Dinner Cruise is an all-inclusive event for $150 per person, including a 4½ hour cruise, five-course meal, live entertainment, fireworks, party favors and champagne toast. 
Reservations for Destin New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise required online or calling 850.650.2519.
Ring in the New Year in Seaside! The annual Countdown Seaside event features live music, children's activities including face painting and crafts, and of course fireworks at midnight! 
Music starts at 8pm and 2019 will be welcomed with a fireworks spectacular over the Gulf of Mexico. Make sure you arrive early to set out your blankets and chairs for the perfect spot!


Adios 2018 - New Year's Even Dinner
When: Monday, December 31st | 5:00pm - 11:00pm

The Pearl Hotel’s signature restaurant will ring in the new year with a special five-course Gulf Coast American cuisine menu from Executive Chef James Neale, celebratory champagne service, and ambient live entertainment. Guests can dine in the lively, yet intimate dining room amplified by the hand-carved mahogany bar or on the outdoor veranda, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico’s turquoise waters and Main Street. 
$95++ per adult | $60++ per child (12 and under); Reservations are required. 

 After tasting and toasting to 2019, guests can continue their celebrations at the stylish Havana Beach Rooftop Lounge, cozied up together on a cabana or near a fire pit under Florida’s starry skies. For more info, visit the website.
The holiday season may be coming to a close, but there’s still time for one last bash. Come to Pier Park for the annual New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop. Celebrate New Year’s Eve by the beach as we commemorate the 11th anniversary of this exciting tradition. Admission is free to this thrilling event and you can enjoy live music, two breathtaking fireworks displays and 10,000 beach balls dropped into the crowd on Pier Park Drive. Bring the family and your closest friends to ring in the New Year at Pier Park!

The perfect way to celebrate the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 with family, friends, and the little ones, featuring a bedtime-friendly 8pm fireworks show! While you're there head over to the Crab Trap deck for the kid's play zone. They'll have games, 2019 resolution worksheets, party hats, and noisemakers galore!

When: Monday, December 31st | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Lulu's | Destin

Mark your calendars for LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration just for kids! It will be non-stop kid-friendly fun for the whole family, with excitement around every corner as LuLu’s celebrates and rings in the New Year. There will be a sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music, and more on the sandy beach. So the kiddies can have their fun, countdown to Noon with kid-safe “fireworks” and a huge Beach Ball Drop. 

LuLu’s is located in Destin at the foot of the Mid Bay Bridge, next to Legendary Marina. For more on the Noon Year’s Eve celebration, call (850) 710-5858. 



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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Best Places In Destin to Celebrate the 4th of July


On July 4th, fireworks celebrations will take place all along the Emerald Coast. Below are several fireworks displays to celebrate Independence Day 2018. 

 4th of July Celebration @ Rosemary Beach
When: Wednesday, July 4th | 7:30am - 9:00pm
Where: Rosemary Beach
Event Times: Bike Decorating Contest & Breakfast @ 7:30am  |  Bike Parade @ 8:30am  |  Field Day @ 9am  |  Concert @ 6pm  |  Fireworks @ 8:45pm

 Start bright and early with the Rosemary Beach Bike Decorating Contest & Breakfast followed by the Bike Parade throughout the Town Center. Enjoy an old-fashioned family field day on Western Green with sack races, water balloon toss, games prizes and more. Later in the evening, rock to the sounds of the different decades with our band the “Like Totally” Hep Cats on the Western Green. Enjoy a star spangled fireworks display from the beach courtesy of the Rosemary Beach Property Owners Association. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. 



South Walton 4th of July Parade
When: Wednesday, July 4th | 8:00am - 9:00pm
Where: Seagrove to Downtown Seaside

Seaside hosts the community's annual Independence Day parade along Scenic 30A. The parade starts at Seagrove Plaza and ends at Seaside where the party continues. Enjoy your day in town with special offers from our Seaside Merchants and capture all the fun with commemorative photos from the Merchant-sponsored Photo Airstream. Join your friends and neighbors for the annual July 4th Parade down Scenic Highway 30-A and concluding in Seaside with even more fun! The parade begins in Seagrove Beach and travels down 30A, ending in Seaside. After the parade, stick around for the awards presentation, face painting and other fun all around this favorite SoWal beach town. It is the perfect way to kick off your Independence Day! 

 Make sure to reserve your spot on the lawn for a festive concert performance at 7pm followed by an unbelievable fireworks finale over the Gulf of Mexico around 8:30pm—an annual 4th of July Seaside tradition! Make sure to grab your seat on the lawn early, as space fills up quickly for this festive event.

 Off site parking and shuttles into Seaside are available on July 4th from 6AM to Midnight at the County lot in Grayton Beach at Highway 283. Free to ride. 



Red, White & Baytowne 
When: Wednesday, July 4th | 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Join Sandestin for its spectacular 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, then move the family over to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for an evening of family activities and that lights up the sky at Red, White and Baytowne from 6-10pm. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have a host of kids activities, including kids' crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting. Live music will be performed by Donovan Keith & The Funky Meat from 6-9 p.m. Grab your boogie shoes and join in the fun. Keep your eyes to the sky over the lagoon for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at 9:15 p.m. For additional details visit www.baytownewharf.com.


4th of July Concert & Fireworks at Alys Beach
When: Wednesday, July 4th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Alys Beach Amphitheatre

Celebrate the 4th of July at Alys Beach from 6-9 pm with live music by the Celebrity Allstar Band followed by fireworks. Bring blankets, low back chairs and your favorite beverage and grab a spot on the amphitheater lawn. Food and beverage available. Free and open to the pubic. The Celebrity Allstars are a supergroup comprised of former members of Earth Wind & Fire, Eagles, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler,Mariah Carey, & Garth Brooks. Never before has an act of this collective caliber been available for the private events or corporate events market. Check out the band at: http://www.thecelebrityallstarband.com.
HarborWalk Village 4th of July 'Let Freedom Ring'
When: Wednesday, July 4th | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: HarborWalk Village
Entertainment: WWII Vintage Airshow over the Destin Harbor @ 6:30  |  Modern Eldorados – An American Music Tribute on the Main Stage @ 7:00-9:00  |  Fireworks Show over the Destin Harbor @ 9:00  |  Just Add Fire on the Main Stage @ 9:15  |  Americana Music Videos on the Main Stage @ 9:30-Midnight

 Join HarborWalk Village for their Let Freedom Ring on Wednesday, July 4th from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Wearing your most festive attire, prepare yourself for a day of fun and great drink specials at along the world famous Destin Harbor. Celebrate Americana and the heritage of the Destin Harbor all summer long every Thursday night until August 16th. The all-American celebration includes a one-of-a-kind WWII Vintage Airshow, Live On-stage Entertainment, and FIREWORKS over the Destin Harbor, followed by ‘Just Add Fire’, a unique fire spinning performance.


Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks @ Pier Park
When: Wednesday, July 4th |  9:00pm
Where: Pier Park in Panama City Beach

Celebrate Indepe the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast. Each year there are dueling fireworks from the City (Russell-Fields) and County (MBMiller)Piers.   Pier Park is a popular place to view the fireworks show starting at 9pm. Grab a choice spot and enjoy the show! Head to the rooftop at The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House for a front row seat. Or stroll the streets for a fun night of shopping, entertainment, cocktails and dining at Pier Park located on Front Beach Road.


Can’t Make July 4th Fireworks? 
July 3 – Smoke on the Coast – Destin Commons, Destin, FL 
July 5 – Let Freedom Ring Tribute – HarborWalk Village – Destin, FL 
July 10 – Boomin’ Tuesday – Baytowne Wharf – Miramar Beach, FL 
July 11 – Okaloosa Island Pier Fireworks – Fort Walton Beach, FL


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