Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Boggy Bayou with the Light Up the Bayou Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th, 2026.
This annual Independence Day celebration features a dazzling fireworks display over Boggy Bayou, visible from the shores of Niceville and Valparaiso. The show begins at 8:45 pm, with fireworks launched from a floating platform in the middle of the bayou.
Sound Associates will begin broadcasting music at 6:00 pm, including the synchronized soundtrack for the fireworks show. Speakers will be positioned on the fire dock at Lions Park to project audio up, down, and across the bayou.
Rainbow Snow Cones and El Cubanazo will be on location at Lions Park, and Tucker’s Ice will be stationed at Lincoln Park.
Where are some great locations to view the fireworks? Check out the map below.
City of Niceville 4th of July Road and Boat Ramp Closures
On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, Bayshore Drive and Byrne Street will be closed from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM for the 4th of July Celebration. Please refer to the map below for detailed closure routes and detours. During this time, access will be limited to pedestrians and residents only.
In addition, the boat ramp at Lions Park will be closed from 10:00 PM on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, until 11:00 PM on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.
Lions Park will close at 12:00 AM on Saturday, July 4th.
For additional information, please contact Public Works Director Johnathan Laird at 850-279-6436 ext. 2004, or the Police Department at 850-279-6436 ext. 1212.
