three red fireworks shooting off over a body of water

The Gulf County TDC and The City of Port St Joe will be bringing you a spectacular firework celebration at 10:00 PM ET on July 4th.  You will be able to view the show from the Port St. Joe downtown area and George Core Park area. Please follow the City of Port St. Joe for updates on weather delays and information for the event. 

Other Area Firework Displays

Wewahitchka Fireworks: The Gulf County TDC and The City of Wewahitchka are hosting a spectacular firework celebration to celebrate the Fourth of July! The fireworks display will take place at Lake Alice Park in Wewahitchka on Friday, July 4th. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark. 

Mexico Beach Fireworks: The Best Blast on the Beach July 4th Firework Show in Mexico Beach will be begin at 8:30 PM CT and will be visible from any vantage point from the beautiful beach.

Please be mindful of the Leave No Trace ordinances and we kindly ask that you remove all your belongings, including trash, with you at the end of the celebrations. 

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Short-Term Rental Business License

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the launching of their new Short-Term Rental Business Licensing software system. This online portal will allow owners and property managers to create and view applications electronically, pay invoices, as well as other features. 

Please click on the following link to register and apply for your short-term rental property(s):

If additional information is needed, please contact our office at 850-229-7800 or e-mail us at STRLicense@visitgulf.com. Our Office Hours are: Monday-Thursday 7 am-5:00 pm EST. 

The entire Short-Term Rental Business License Ordinance can be found here: 

Gulf County Ordinance 2020-04

Short-Term Rental Inspection Checklist

Short-Term Rental Steps 

Information on Gulf County Short -Term Rental Waste Services