Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Boggy Bayou with the Light Up the Bayou Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th, 2026.
The annual Independence Day fireworks display, visible from the shores of Niceville and Valparaiso, will take place at 8:45 pm when fireworks are launched from a floating platform in the middle of the bayou.
Sound Associates will be back to provide music starting at 6 pm, including the soundtrack that is synced with the fireworks show. Speakers will be positioned on the fire dock at Lions Park to allow audio to reach up, down, and across the bayou.
For those who plan to arrive at Lions Park early to secure a prime vantage point for the show, food trucks will be set up and ready to serve by 5 pm. There will also be food trucks at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso.
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.
