1) Red White & Blue Celebration - Harbor Walk Village in Destin, FL
Every Thursday night through Labor Day. Fireworks display on the harbor at 8pm, live music, art, and more. More info at http://www.emeraldgrande.com/harborwalk-village.aspx
2) Star Spangled Spectacular - Pier Park in Panama City Beach, FL
Pier park is having a neighborhood block party on July 4th from 11am-5pm with food, music and vending. Then fireworks start at 8pm.
3) Wings, Rhythm, and Blues Festivals - Elbert Town Park in Elberta, AL
2-day event starting July 19th from 8am-8pm featuring art, music, food, water slides, kid's games, and blues!
4) Gallery Night - Downtown Pensacola, FL
Gallery night is one of the hottest places to be on the Gulf Coast. Art vendors and street musicians line up on Palafox for 1 night of great entertainment. Gallery night is June 20th and starts at 5pm.
5) Runny of The Bulls - New Orleans, LA
Ok, so this is not the real running with the bulls, but you do get chased down by "bulls" in roller blades and fuzzy bats if you're too slow! The festival runs from July 10th-13th. Go here for more info - http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/multiculturalfestivals/runningofthebulls.html
