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4th Of July Parades Along Scenic 30A
Patriotic Pride and Festive Fun on Scenic 30A
Posted on 6/28/2024
If you have plans to come down for America's 248th birthday bash this year on July 4th, 2024, South Walton's
Scenic 30A is the place to be—especially to experience the festivities while enjoying a good old-fashioned patriotic parade!
The idyllic, picture-perfect coastal villages along this famous scenic route hearken back to a charming golden Americana-styled holiday. The magical memories you may have experienced in your youth may be revisited here and shared with your children for a wonderful creation of their own.
Almost all of these meticulously planned villages are less than a few decades old, each brimming with its own enchanting personality. They share the extraordinary distinction of being located along the shimmering white sand and crystalline beach beside the glowing, jewel-toned waters of the Gulf. This sugary shore is the only one in the nation to receive the acclaimed Blue Wave Beach Status for having the longest contiguous coastline that exemplifies pristine cleanliness and natural beauty.
Seasonal festivals abound here, but there is no question that our peak season is Summer. Hands down, the biggest holiday this time of year is Independence Day. Many of our most impressive Ocean Reef Resorts vacation homes and condos are located along 30A in
Dune Allen Beach,
Santa Rosa Beach,
Blue Mountain Beach,
Grayton Beach,
Seagrove Beach,
Seacrest Beach, and
Inlet Beach.
Once, there were several patriotic parades in towns along our shores.
Seaside had a very well-attended July 4th Parade, as did
WaterColor and
Rosemary Beach. Today, the original town, dating back to the 1860s and that started it all, is the only one to still boast a red, white, and blue parade. That town is Grayton Beach!
Grayton Beach 4th of July Parade
Grayton Beach, where one of our friendly Central 30A
Ocean Reef Resorts office is located at
15 Pine Street, hosts its own old-fashioned parade, and it is a "come one, come all" affair! Everyone is invited to take part in this festive, free-spirited event. Expect to see decorated jeeps, cars, trucks, golf carts, scooters, boats, and bikes, or come down with your own festive vehicle for fun patriotic participation. We're very proud to participate in this community celebration. Don't forget to pop into our office at 15 Pine Street for icy cold refreshments and holiday spoils, before, after, or during the parade. Be sure to get there early because these "floats" must be lined up no later than 8:00 am since this parade starts at 8:30. It will begin at the corner of Magnolia and Defuniak Street and wind through the charming historic downtown Grayton Beach village center near the
Zoo Gallery and the
Red Bar, then making its way through the heart of the town up north past our office to
AJ's Grayton Beach —it will be quite a spectacle to behold!
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Join Ocean Reef Resorts for the 4th of July 2024 along Scenic 30A! Experience patriotic parades, vibrant floats, and community festivities in Grayton Beach.
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