What’s happening on the Emerald Coast
this weekend?
Can you believe
that July will already be upon us starting this very weekend? Where DOES the
time go? Time travel discussion aside, the weatherman says we can expect an
absolutely GORGEOUS pre-independence day weekend here on the always lovely
Emerald Coast. Isn’t that exciting news? In addition to our regularly scheduled
Emerald Coast Weekly Summer Events,
we’ve got a few fun and exciting happenings going on this weekend which will
highlight the already glorious scene set before us. Check it out!
REMINDER:
Remember, friends
and readers, there is nothing we here at Life’s A Beach love more than seeing
folks out there enjoying the spectacular Emerald Coast. If you’d like to share
your photos with us (and have them considered for future publications) upload those
amazing shots here: Life's A Beach Photo Upload
Friday, June 29
Join the City of
Destin as they host the 4th
Annual Independence Day Celebration and Bike Parade at Morgan Sports
Center. The celebration kicks off at 6:30pm with the Bike Parade, in which
children ages 14 and under will show off their patriotically decorated bikes,
scooters, and wagons. After the parade, enjoy live music, kickball, moonwalks,
ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, and more! Stick around! The festivities will come
to a close with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, June 30
Calling all car
lovers! Head out to the Santa Rosa Mall for the Summer Heat 2012 Custom Car, Truck and Bike Super Show. Registration
starts at 9am in the mall parking lot. With over 25 categories to enter, all
makes and models are welcome. “Best of Show” awards will be presented to the
two hottest rides and there will be an “Outstanding Female Ride” award as well.
This year they’ve added a Sanctioned DB Drag and lasca event to the show, so
stereo enthusiasts are invited to come on out and show off those bumping
systems. Giveaways and raffles will be happening all day, and there will be
live music and entertainment for all ages! A portion of the proceeds will
benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.
The American Red
Cross invites you to join them at their Annual
Red, White and Blue 5k and Paddle Board Race beginning at 7:30am at the
Fort Walton Beach Landing. Bring the family, there’s something for everyone
including a ½ mile children’s run where everyone’s a winner. The race is open
to runners and walkers, so no matter your pace, you’ll enjoy this scenic route.
This year, participants will have the option to cool off from the summer heat
with the paddle board race following the 5k. Don’t miss the after party hosted
by KC’s Bar and Grill complete with food, beverages and a game room for the
kids! Proceeds from the race will benefit the American Red Cross of Northwest
Florida.
Sunday, July 1
Love BBQ? Then
you’ll want to be at Destin Commons this Sunday as they host their 2nd
Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ Cook-Off and fireworks festival from 7-9pm. Sample
tasty BBQ treats from area teams while enjoying live music, festive art
projects, face painting, pirate magic and street dancing. But that’s not all!
The festival will end with a bang as it concludes with a 9pm fireworks display.
Watch the beautiful flowers of light explode in the sky with a belly full of ‘que!
Enjoy this
incredible weekend! Don’t forget to keep it beachy – after all, Life’s A Beach!
-The
Life’s A Beach crew
Stay tuned! We’ll
have an entire line-up of 4th of July-week events coming soon!
