Pensacola prepares for July 4th

PENSACOLA, Fla. - On Friday folks in Pensacola were doing all the last minute touches for the Gulf Coast's largest fire works show. It's expected to draw in more than 100,000 people and be bigger than ever. The show is in downtown Pensacola. It's taken organizers seven hard months to plan the event. Everything starts early Saturday morning.

Event Schedule

7:00 5K Firecracker Run
11:00 AM Celebration Begins! Arts and Crafts Vendors -- Seville Square -- throughout the day International Food Festival -- Seville Square -- throughout the day Children's Activities -- Seville Square and Fountain Park -- throughout the day
11:00 AM Pyramid Show Choir Gazebo
12:00 PM Hot Dog Eating Contest Sponsored by Becky's Philly-ing Station Gazebo
1:00 PM Mississippi Moon Classic and Southern Rock Gazebo
2:45 PM 5 Year Plan Gazebo
4:30 PM Bella Orange Gazebo
5:30 PM Jim-n-I Progressive Main Stage
7:30 PM Junior Brown http://www.juniorbrown.com the soul of country and the spirit of rock n' roll Main Stage
9:00 PM Fireworks!! (Best viewing along Bayfront Parkway) Pensacola Bay

Links are listed below telling you about all the events.

Sertoma's 4th of July

Pensacola Beach Fireworks

Fireworks Safety Tips

• Use fireworks outdoors only.
• Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
• Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).
• Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
• Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
• Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
• Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
• Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

The National Council on Fireworks Safety invites you to celebrate our nation's heritage on the Fourth of July, but celebrate safely. http://www.fireworksafety.com/