5. Tourism Narrative Summary

Tourist Development Council · 2026-06-16 · agenda_item

The Greater Pensacola Chamber and Pensacola Young Professionals are planning the 'Pensacola's 4th of July' event for July 4, 2026. This event is planned to take place along Bayfront Parkway and at Blue Wahoos Stadium, with fireworks shot from the Port of Pensacola. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees and will feature food trucks, vendors, the Pensacola Symphony's 'Sparks and Stars' concert, and a large fireworks display synchronized to music. The planning process involves months of preparation, including coordination with the city and county. This event is in the planning stages, with coordinators already working on determining next year's site configuration and plans. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out to the Greater Pensacola Chamber or Pensacola Young Professionals to learn more about potential opportunities related to site setup, entertainment, marketing, insurance, and the fireworks show itself. Early engagement could provide an advantage before final plans, bids, and permits are settled.

Grant Amount Received

96000 $

Expected Attendees

30000 people

Show Cost

65000 $

Estimated Lodging Revenue

8.7 million $

Estimated Tourist Development Tax Revenue

440000 $

Estimated Local Spending

1 million $

Total Direct Economic Impact

10 million $

Requested Funding for 2027 4th of July Fireworks

33600 $

Requested Funding for 2026-27 New Year's Eve Fireworks

67975 $

Requested Funding for Event Survey

6000 $

Requested Funding for SEC-AAAE Welcome Reception

52500 $

Estimated Attendees for SEC-AAAE Conference

500 people

Previous Fiscal Year Funding

93500 $

Requested Funding Amount

160075.00 $

Years of Service in County

38 years

Years of Funding from County

4 years

Billboard Spending

5000 $

Digital Marketing Spending

1500 $

Facebook Followers

22000

Instagram Followers

8000

Fireworks Cost

19000 $

Fire/EMT Cost

4600 $

Cleaning Service Cost

2650 $

Insurance Cost

11500 $

Traffic Control Cost

3500 $

Port o' Potties Cost

6500 $

Sand Cost

285 $

Total Budget

54535 $

America's 250th Anniversary

250 years