If you just can’t wait for July 4^th, join the thousands of people who come from near and far to celebrate our Independence, a little ahead of everyone else in America, on Independence Eve! Riverfront Park, on Water Street in downtown Apalachicola, is the place to be!  We’re excited to announce that this year’s featured entertainment will be the Bo Spring Band with Southern Flood as the opening act.

July 3, 2018 will mark our 7th annual celebration of an event that has grown and gotten better year after year. The community will come together for a fantastic event that culminates in a stunning fireworks display over the Apalachicola River. Enjoy great food, beverages, a parade, free ice cream, veteran’s tribute, and more. This event is the winner of the 2015 Florida Main Street Honor Award for Outstanding Special Event. We hope you’ll celebrate with us on July 3!

Our 2017 Sponsors – Thank You!

Title Sponsor

Allen Jones

Premier Sponsors

Event Sponsors

CONSTRUCT GROUP SE

Billy & Deborah Schultz

Jim & Susan Bachrach

George & Pam Mahr in honor of Belle and Brady Blissett

Torben & Sarah Madson

Wally Nall & Hale Smith

Mariterese & Patrick Balthrop

Grand Patrons

KING’S PLUMBING, INC.

The Law Office of J. Patrick Floyd

Terry Nelson

Mark & Elizabeth Milliken

Charles & Caroline Kienzle

Erika Pender Personal Trainer

Patrons

Lowell & Jan Thomas

Marks Insurance Agency

Papa Joe’s

Best Western Apalach Inn

Houseboats at River Watch

La Robe Boutique

J. Gordon Shuler, P.A.

Castaway Liquors

Buccaneer Inn

Sam & Jessica Gilbert

Sea Tow

Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union

Edward & Candace Springer

Robert and Lisa Johnston

Supporters

Constance Peck

Shaun Donahoe

Dolores’ Sweet Shop

Apalach Guest House

The Gibson Inn

Marilyn & Mason Bean

Mermaid & The Oysterman

Dave & Michaelin Watts

Matt & Nancy Paine

Air Con of Wakulla

Pat & Michael O’Connell

Earl Duggar Construction, Inc.

Gunn Heating & Air, Inc.

1st Choice Builders, Inc.

Will & Jody Rosenbaum

Cox Pools

Sanders & Duncan

Robinson Real Estate Co.

Lane & Walter Autrey

Rivercrest Estates Homeowners Association

Our 2017 Partners – Thank You!

City of Apalachicola

Franklin’s Promise Coalition

H’COLA

Buddy Ward Seafood

Tommy Ward & 13 Mile Seafood

Piggly Wiggly

Project Impact

Cates Electric

Bill Grimes

Bay Media