Independence Celebration tractor with USA and haybales
Celebrating the heart of America Marianna style!

Small towns and the red, white, and blue go hand in hand. Celebrate the Fourth of July early and join Main Street Marianna’s Independence Day Celebration and honor this great country of ours. The 15th Annual July 3rd Independence Day Celebration, hosted by Main Street Marianna and the City of Marianna, will include not only fireworks but also live music, food vendors, face painting, a hot dog eating contest, and more! Read on for all the details!

When: July 3rd – gates open at 5:00

Where: MERE Park
3625 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446

Cost: Admission is free!

Live Music

Grace and Grit kicks off the music at 5:30, bringing their signature sound to the stage, followed by headliner River Dan with great American country music at 6:30 PM. Don’t miss this incredible lineup!

Fun for Kids

Xtreme Jumps Bounce House & Party Rentals LLC will be offering a kids play zone! Be sure to take the kiddos over to enjoy all the bounce houses, water slides and games!

Kid's bounce houses in front of a cloudy sky
Jump into Independence Day fun!

LET’S FACE IT Face Painting!
Be sure to stop by and get those kiddos painted!

Main Street Marianna’s
1st Ever Hot Dog Eating Contest

Think you have what it takes? Come hungry! Contest starts at 5:30. (All contestants must check in by 5:15 at the concession stand)
Entry Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 20th
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/250928181196160
Waiver must be printed, signed, and brought to the event in order to participate.
Must be 16+ years old to enter.
1st Place Prize to be awarded! Who will be crowned the All-American Top Dog?

Girl enjoys snow-cone with American flag in hand
Cool down with an icy snow cone.

Independence Day Truck Pull

The pull begins at 5:00 when the gates are opening for the celebration. ALL team members must arrive by 4:30. Choose your strongest friends and join us for a showdown- all for a great cause!


Team Info:
$100 per team
10 members per team
16+ to participate, everyone must sign a Waiver & Release
All proceeds will support Marianna’s Christmas Decorations

Entry Deadline: Friday, June 20th
To sign up: https://form.jotform.com/250927581415157
1st & 2nd Place prizes to be awarded.
For more info or to register, contact Nikisha Millsapp with Main Street Marianna,
email: [email protected], phone: 8507181022

Early Fourth of July Celebration! Fireworks, Food, and Fun

The fireworks by PYRO SHOWS kicks off at 8:30 PM! Don’t wait until the fourth of July to celebrate! Come early to enjoy a variety of food trucks and vendors offering tasty treats. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets—maybe even some bug spray—and, of course, your patriotic spirit for a night full of community fun and celebration!

Kids waiting for the fireworks show to start
Waiting for the show to start!