No matter where you are on the First Coast, there are tons of opportunities to show your red, white and blue pride as you celebrate Independence Day!
Here is a list of a few places across the First Coast that give you a beautiful view of the Fourth of July fireworks:
- When: 9 p.m.
- Where: The Pier, 503 1st St. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Jacksonville Beach's annual fireworks show. The pier parking lot will only be available for seating, so be sure to bring your beach chairs and blankets.
- When: 9:45 p.m.
- Where: The Jacksonville Landing, 2 W Independent Dr., Jacksonville FL 32202
Come out decked in your favorite red, white and blue gear to see the fireworks along the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville.
- When: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Amelia Island, 32034 Fernandina Beach FL
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration complete with vendors, a kids zone, and tons of patriotic contests. The night will conclude with an amazing firework show that you don't want to miss.
Click here for a look at the day's schedule of events.
- When: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Plaza de la Constitución, St. George Street St. Augustine, FL 32084
Kick off a beautiful view of the fireworks over the historic St. Augustine bayfront with a free two-hour concert by popular local band, The All-Star Orchestra. The fireworks are set to begin at 9:30 p.m. and have been synchronized with a playlist of patriotic music that you won't want to miss.
For more information on this event, along with details about road closures in the area, please call (904) 825-1004 or visit here.
**Note: World Golf Village is not hosting fireworks this year.
- When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds, 438 FL-247, Lake City, FL 32055
This event kicks off with a car, truck and motorcycle show and is full of military pride. There will be military displays, food and craft vendors, a kid zone and a whole lot more. The night concludes with a Kynex fireworks display that is sure to pack a punch.
Click here for more information on this event.
- When: 7 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.
- Where: St. Simons Pier Village Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Celebrate the 4th of July on St. Simons Island! This multi-day festival is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day on the Georgia coast. On Independence Day there will be an arts & crafts show, 5K race and fireworks! Fireworks will be held at sundown, around 9 p.m. The fireworks display will take place at the Pier.
Click here for more information about this multi-day celebration.
- When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Golden Isles, 529 Beachview Dr., St Simons, GA 31522
Celebrate America’s birthday with an old-fashioned patriotic parade through the Historic District which starts at 9 a.m.
The celebration continues with a patriotic light show that beings at 9 p.m. in the Golden Isles.
The Jekyll Island parking fee will be increased for July 4. The fee at the parking gate will be an additional $4 per daily/weekly pass; annual passes are not impacted.
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- When: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay Street at Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA 31520
The festivities start at 7 p.m. and feature classic games like sack races, tug-of-war, horseshoes, various ball games, hula-hoop contests and more. Players compete for prizes of delicious whole South Georgia watermelons. Free slices are handed out all evening, compliments of the City of Brunswick.
The fireworks over the waters of the East River and Oglethorpe Bay start around 9 p.m. and will last around 30 minutes.
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When: 9 a.m. to dusk
Where: St. Marys Waterfront, 100 W. St. Marys St., St. Marys GA 31558
Click here for more a map of the parade and more information on this event.
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