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Local Pulse’s Weekend Top 10

Happy 4th of July weekend, Pensacola! A country wide celebration of red, white, and blue! We are excited to celebrate 249 years with you.

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The grills are being prepped, the coolers packed with care. Fireworks, music, and celebration fills the air!

There is lots to do and much to see around Pensacola this weekend. Check out all the happenings below.

THE MOLLY RINGWALDS AT SEVILLE If you know them, you absolutely love them, and if you don’t this is your PSA to go to the show! The Molly Ringwalds, an English quintet, embody the 80’s with flair, big hair, and epic covers of your favorite songs. Catch the band performing tonight at Seville! Purchase your tickets here.

  • Date: Thursday, July 3
  • Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show begins at 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Seville Quarter

THE RED CLAY STRAYS Born out of Mobile, Alabama, the country rock band of brothers will be play a three night stretch at the Wharf. Their sound is a blend of stomp your feet and sooth the soul. The kind of music that makes it easy to enjoy the whole show! Catch one or all three this weekend. You can find tickets available here.

  • Date: Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Wharf Amphitheater

HOME RUN FOR HOMES AT BLUE WAHOOS Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is taking the pitch for a night of fundraising at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos game. Celebrate the 4th of July and helping the 2025 Women’s Build team raise funds for this year’s home build. Find more details about the cause here, and purchase your tickets before the game on the Blue Wahoos website!

  • Date: Thursday, July 3
  • Time: 6:05 p.m.
  • Location: Blue Wahoos Stadium

PENSACOLA BEACH 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS Walk up, bike, boat, or drive out to Pensacola Beach for the annual firework show on the sound side. The best view is from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, though you can park just about anywhere there is access to the sound to see the show. This event is sponsored by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce and will be casted on CatCountry Radio 98.7.

  • Date: Friday, July
  • Time: 9 p.m.
  • Location: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

FOURTH OF JULY SUMMER CELEBRATION The Blue Wahoos Stadium will come to life with lawn games and picnic blankets under the stars this weekend for the annual 4th of July firework show. The fireworks are presented by the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and Pensacola Young Professionals. Admission details to the stadium can be found here. The Pensacola Symphony will put on a free concert on the lawn outside of stadium.

  • Date: Friday, July 4
  • Time: 6 p.m. gates open, fireworks at 9 p.m.
  • Location: Blue Wahoos Stadium

FLORA-BAMA FREEDOM RUN This patriotic run will feature two courses: The 4 Mile Run/Walk Course or the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk! From ribbons and bows to flags, socks & t-shirts… Break out your best red, white and blue attire because we want to make this run scream AMERICA! Register for the run here.

  • Date: Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.
  • Location: Flora-Bama

JAWS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Casino Beach Bar is breaking out the big screen to celebrate 50 years of JAWS! This Saturday, park your beach chair under the stars, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the movie. Find themed food and drink specials available all weekend long.

  • Date: Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Casino Beach Bar and Grill

BLUE LEVEE BAND AT PARADISE Get groovy with the Blue Levee Band this weekend on Pensacola Beach. Name a better way to celebrate red, white, and blue weekend than jamming to the bluesy sounds and jazzy soul these guys bring to the stage. Ride, bike, or boat up to the waterside bar and grill. Don’t forget to order a side of fried green beans!

  • Date: Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Paradise Bar and Grill

INTO THE WOODS – ARTIST’S AND FARMER’S MARKETPLACE Magnolia Acres Farm is hosting farmers and artists this Saturday. The property spans over six acres of homestead land equipped with honeybees, fresh vegetables, handmade pottery, and more. Check out the monthly market to  shop and source your local produce! Follow along on their Facebook for upcoming dates.

  • Date: Saturday, July 5
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Magnolia Acres

TUFFALO AND THE TREEWALKERS Close out the weekend with live music from a local rock band at The Handlebar. Tremors and Aleks Arcari will open up the show. This is local talent with original music you won’t want to miss! Tickets available at the door or online here.

  • Date: Sunday, July 6
  • Time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Handlebar

Have a fun, safe, and happy 4th of July!

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