Celebrate Labor Day Weekend: Fireworks, Food & Festivities on the Emerald Coast
Navarre Beach Celebrations
Labor Day Emerald Waterfront Shrimp Boil
📍Emerald Waterfront | Sunday, Aug 31 | 3–6 PM | $20 per plate
If a hot grill and backyard cleanup don’t sound like your idea of holiday fun, let Emerald Waterfront do the cooking for you. For just $20, you’ll get a coastal spread of Gulf shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoked sausage — no apron required.
Come early for Happy Hour (11 AM–5 PM) with 2-for-1 drafts, wells, and house wine, plus $8 Tito’s cocktails. Then keep the good vibes rolling with live music from Rowdy’s Rock at 7 PM.
No tickets, no stress — just good food, cold drinks, and Navarre’s best waterfront views.
Navarre Krewe of Jesters 17th Annual Rubber Duck Derby and Mullet Toss
📍 Juana’s Pagodas | Monday, Sept 1 | 11 AM – 4 PM
A Navarre Labor Day tradition that’s equal parts quirky and fun! The Krewe of Jesters hosts their annual Rubber Duck Derby and Mullet Toss — a family-friendly fundraiser supporting scholarships and the Mardi Gras parade.
Kids love cheering on their $5 duck in the race (or grab 6 for $25), while adults and kids alike go for bragging rights in the mullet toss. Whether you’re tossing fish or just soaking in the beach vibes, it’s a day full of laughs, live energy, and local flavor.
Pro tip: bring cash for tickets, sunscreen, and your best mullet-tossing arm.
Okaloosa Island
Labor Day Weekend Kickoff Party at The Gulf
📍 The Gulf, Okaloosa Island | Saturday, Aug 30 | 6–10 PM
Celebrate Labor Day the coastal way — dock, dine, and dance under the stars at The Gulf Okaloosa Island. The evening features a live DJ spinning from 6–10 PM, a fire dancer show at 8 PM, and a weekend special Maine Lobster Boil from the chef.
Boat captains even get a free gift, and everyone can enjoy sipping Aperol Spritzes, browsing coastal treasures from Sea Gems by Karrah, and catching the dockside vibes with @WildDestin’s Coconut Girls. With picnic tables under the palms and no reservations required, all you need to bring is your crew, your appetite, and your flip-flops.
Destin
Labor Day Weekend Kickoff Party at The Gulf
📍 HarborWalk Village, Destin | Saturday, Aug 30 & Sunday, Aug 31 | 6–9 PM | Fireworks Sunday at 9 PM
Say goodbye to summer in style with two nights of live music and an unforgettable fireworks finale at HarborWalk Village.
Saturday, Aug 30 | 6–9 PM – Rock the main stage with Stranger Boy, bringing big energy and crowd favorites to kick off the holiday weekend.
Sunday, Aug 31 | 6–9 PM – Keep the party going with Alex Smith & the Homeboys from Nashville, followed by a grand fireworks display at 9 PM and a fire-spinning finale from Autumn Lyfe.
From great music to fireworks lighting up the harbor, this two-day celebration is the perfect way to close out the season with friends and family.
Note: On-site parking fee is valid for same-day return.
Rosemary Beach
Labor Day Concert: Rumours ATL — a Fleetwood Mac Tribute
📍 Rosemary Beach | Monday, Sept 1 | 7 PM | Free & Open to the Public
Celebrate Labor Day with a free outdoor concert on the lawn at Rosemary Beach, featuring Rumours ATL, the nation’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band.
Known for capturing the golden era of Fleetwood Mac, Rumours ATL brings classics like Rhiannon, Songbird, and Go Your Own Way to life with stunning authenticity and an electric stage presence. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, and enjoy an evening of timeless music under the stars.
Celebrate Labor Day, Emerald Coast Style
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Labor Day weekend on the Emerald Coast. If you don’t have a big family nearby — or if the idea of standing over a hot grill in August doesn’t sound like your kind of holiday — it’s the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy what our coast has to offer. From Navarre traditions to waterfront feasts and fireworks down the shore, this is your chance to soak up summer’s last long weekend and explore your Emerald Shore.
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