Notices for July Fourth:
Santa RosaCounty
The following offices and departments are closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours of operation resume Monday.
• Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners with the following exceptions:
o The Santa Rosa Library System and Animal Shelter are also closed Saturday
o The Central Landfill is open Friday, July 3 and Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court
• Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
• Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections
• Santa Rosa County Tax Collector
City of Milton
City Hall will be closed on Friday and Saturday. Sanitation will run a day ahead. Those with Monday and Thursday pickup will have Monday and Wednesday. Those with Tuesday and Friday pick up will have Tuesday and Thursday pickup.
Milton libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday in observance of Independence Day and will resume normal business hours on Monday.
Events for July Fourth:
Fireworks and other events
Milton:
· Railroad Bridge will be operating under extended hours (until 10 p.m.)
· A no wake zone is in effect the entire day from the north side of Russell Harbor Landing to the Railroad Bridge
· Bring blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and join the city in a celebration of the nation’s independence
Fireworks
When: at dark
Where: over the Blackwater River
Notes: railroad bridge will be operating under extended hours (until 10 p.m.), no wake zone in effect
14th Annual Firecracker Motorcycle Show
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. awards presentation at South Pavilion
Where: South Willing Street
Notes: Registration $10 day of show, 18 categories to be awarded.
Freedom Car Show
Where: Elmira Street
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. award presentation at Blackwater Bistro
Notes: Free Registration
Treasure Island Children’s Activity Area
Where: North Gazebo
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Notes: adult-chaperoned, fun-filled activities for children of all ages.
The Great Mill Town Duck Race
Where: Ducks will be dropped from the Highway 90 bridge
When: 5 p.m.
Notes: 1st Place $1500 2nd Place $ 750 3rd Place $ 250
Live Entertainment Robby & Mia
Where: North Gazebo
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Veterans Salute
Where: Veterans Memorial Plaza
When: 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke with Boogie, Inc.
Where: South Pavilion
When: 7 p.m.
NavarreBeach
Fireworks
When: after sunset, approximately 9 p.m.
Where: visible from both the beach and the sound side east and west of the Navarre Beach Causeway Bridge
Notes: Fireworks will launch from Navarre Beach Marine Park after sunset and will be visible from both the beach and the sound side east and west of the Navarre Beach Causeway bridge.
Jay
Fireworks
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Bray-Hendricks Park pavilion
Notes: Hosted by Town of Jay, admission and parking are free
Softball Tournament
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Jay City Park
Notes: Hosted by Mike Adams, call 336-1818 to sign up, My Father’s Arrows will be running concessions
16th Annual 5k Run & One Mile Run
Where: Jay City Park (Bray-Hendricks Park) 5259 Booker Lane
When: 8 a.m.
Notes: Hosted by Matt Dobson, entry fee is $20, $25 on race day, Contact Matt Dobson for directions or more information at 217-2603 or 675-6474, or email rmdobson@liberty.edu
Tennis Tournament
Where: Jay City Park
When: July 2 at 4 p.m., July 3 and 4 at 9 a.m. at Jay City Park
Notes: Hosted by Jay High School; call Melvin Kersey at 791-2259 for more information
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Independence Day 2015 July 4 Events