No matter where you are on the First Coast, there are tons of opportunities to show your patriotic pride as you celebrate Independence Day!
Of course, it wouldn't be Fourth of July without fireworks but there are a ton of places across the First Coast that are hosting fun events that you don't have to wait all day for.
Here are some of our favorites.
Hosted by Wicked Barley Brewing Company and 1st Place Sports Running
Kick off your Independence Day celebration at Wicked Barley where they're serving brunch all day long! Spend the day in their waterfront Beer Garden enjoying delicious food, drink specials, yard games and more!
4100 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, Florida 32217
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosted by Riverside Arts Market
There will be fun for the whole family and some of your favorite food trucks and makers from Riverside Arts Market will be there. They will have live music, beer by Salt Life Food Shack and Intuition Ale Works, kids activities and so much more!
Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
6 p.m. to 10 p.m
Hosted by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR)
The tradition carries on into 2019, as the Westside and Eastside (of the Springfield Historic District) battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights, complete with turn-of-the-century old school uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, Dagwood's Food Truck, Icecapade Frozen Treats, and fanfare. All are welcome!
Klutho Park, Jacksonville, Florida
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In celebration of Independence Day, the Zoo is offering BOGO general admission tickets! Purchase one general admission ticket, get one free. No coupon required. Tickets must be purchased at the gate. Does not apply to Total Experience Tickets.
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida 32218
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Know about another great event? Let us know! Email News@FirstCoastnews.com.