4th of July happenings and must dos?

We usually run the Peachtree Road Race, and then drive down afterwards. So we miss most of the activities. But we always look forward to the fireworks shows.

One word.....

P A R A D E

Grayton beach will be closed to the public this 4th of July. Please make alternate plans or seek a different venue.:roll:

Grayton beach will be closed to the public this 4th of July. Please make alternate plans or seek a different venue.:roll:

truly? how do they plan to do that I wonder? in a way, I think they do need to shut down the shoulder to shoulder amateur fireworks show on the beach with hundreds of cars and children, etc... out of control.

What to do or not miss. We're staying close to Seaside in Seagrove.
thanks

Seaside parade on 30A, starting early AM the 4th. If you're staying between Angelina's and Seaside, it will go right by you.

There's also the Grayton parade.

A good time for all at either.

Fireworks almost anywhere along the beach. Big shows at Rosemary and Seaside. There are almost always some individuals who go all out and nearly match these. Last year, someone had a big batch at Seacrest.

truly? how do they plan to do that I wonder?

Hook, line, and sinker

Hook, line, and sinker

dang! well...
every year rumors go around that fireworks won't be allowed on grayton beach. I figure someday it's going to happen. just don't know how the heck it will be enforced.

dang! well...
every year rumors go around that fireworks won't be allowed on grayton beach. I figure someday it's going to happen. just don't know how the heck it will be enforced.

Considering they are already on sale at Pier Park Target, I don't think they can!

What to do? Avoid the amateur drunks' holiday "festivities." Hit the am parade in Grayton or Seaside, then help clean up, eat some Q or hotdogs, avoid drinking all day and turning lobster-red, and avoid all incoming fireworks and explosions being launched by drunks with fire and gunpowder. Did I mention to avoid the drunks? Try to avoid them on the road, too. If you are going to drink alcohol, find a sober person in the group to drive, if you decide to wander too far from home-base.

If you must use fireworks, please clean up after yourself on the 4th, or join Surfrider's annual cleanup on the 5th.

july 4th - eat ribs and drink beer. the end.

Let's see my post count is going the opposite way today. The Edit Nazi's are after me! On the 5Th of July is when the Locals should party. It seems every 5Th myself and everyone else is down on Grayton picking up all the CRAP off the beach. So if ya have a stolen or fake beach permit watch out the cops are on to you this year. So I'll see all you folks bright an early on the 5th.

I don't know what I'm eating for dinner tonight and you are making plans for July... ???

I'm at the beach everday, just that day I pick up more crap than the usual morning. I check the surf everyday. As far as dinner goes, what do you want? Far as the fourth no plans just routine. I see all the beach Mom's every 5Th picking up stuff.

july 4th - eat ribs and drink beer. the end.

july 4th - drink beer, then eat ribs!

July 4Th has been moved to a Saturday do to conflicts with rentals that rent from Sat. to Sat. The TDC has informed me that Friday will be the 5Th so as we can clean everything up for the tourists and entitled people to mess up. Also this conflicts with SEC entrance exams and they do not want to re-order coloring books due to budget cuts. Sunday however will still be the 6Th not to conflict with Nascar. Last and not least Jim Cantore will be making an appearance at the Blue Mountain Beach access on the 5Th, as to get everyone worried about the 4Th. Only one thing good about this is Jim is candyars so we will be on the safe side of the storm. Sorry Panama City Beach but hurricanes love freshly painted condo's. Due to further budget cut's this may be edited to protect the innocent. This message will self destruct in 20 seconds so read fast. Auburn folks I hope you were not in class with Bo Jackson? Troll Tide!!!!!!!!!!

nice avatar!!

july 4th - eat ribs and drink beer. the end.

hey NICE TAR TOOTSIE

Seaside parade in AM

Go to nearest beach access and watch amatuer shows.

I understand where the Mom's come from, there's nothing more nasty than a toddler picking up cigarrettes, fireworks etc... to go straight to their little mouths.
Not planning on partying, drinking, or shooting our own fireworks on the beach. We have no choice of vacation weeks and we just want to make the best of it. And the kids would love to see some good fireworks, because we usually spend the 4th at Lake Hartwell in Ga.

I'm at the beach everday, just that day I pick up more crap than the usual morning. I check the surf everyday. As far as dinner goes, what do you want? Far as the fourth no plans just routine. I see all the beach Mom's every 5Th picking up stuff.

I wonder if fewer people will be out drinking that night since Saturday is traditionally a big turn day for the rentals?



























Aw who am I kidding. :funn:

Seaside parade...PAINT POTTERY AT FIRED UP IN SEASIDE...beach in the afternoon, fireworks that night.

See you at FIRED UP on the 4th, 5th, or any day in July, open 10a-6p 7 days a week!

The best thing is to try to find a less crowded stretch of beach, take a picnic out around sunset, and watch the fireworks up and down the coast. You will be able to see the fireworks going of in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Seaside, Grayton, Sandestin, Destin, and tiny glimmers of Fort Walton's. It's so wonderful -- and if you have little kids it good to have the distance, they don't get freaked out by the noise.

I will be arriving on July 5th. Please clean up for me. I promise to clean up my mess while I am down there for the week!

Tie your small kids to a rope and hold onto it. Otherwise, they may wander off into one of the many danger zones of people lighting fireworks. They are truly everywhere. You might also consider buying some glow sticks or small headlights (red color) for them to wear while out at night.

What to do? Avoid the amateur drunks' holiday "festivities." Hit the am parade in Grayton or Seaside, then help clean up, eat some Q or hotdogs, avoid drinking all day and turning lobster-red, and avoid all incoming fireworks and explosions being launched by drunks with fire and gunpowder. Did I mention to avoid the drunks? Try to avoid them on the road, too. If you are going to drink alcohol, find a sober person in the group to drive, if you decide to wander too far from home-base.

Put it this way, if I lived in SoWal full time, I would pick July 4th (and Memorial Day and Labor Day) to take a brief vacation somewhere else.

As much as we all love the area, the major summer holidays are just too much.