Fourth of July is always a big deal in Northeast Florida – and this year Independence Day is a long weekend. Many cities begin celebrating already on the weekend.
Take a look under each city on the navigation bar on top for more details. Below you will find a quick overview of what is going on in Northeast Florida and get good ideas for places to watch fireworks.
Fireworks at World Golf Village
The World Golf Village near St. Augustine starts early with fireworks already on Friday July 1, 2011at 9.30 pm.
Fourth of July in St. Augustine, Fla
The fireworks display over Fort Matanzas in St Augustine is one of the best places to watch fireworks in Florida, and it’s one of the most popular destinations for Fourth of July as well. Fireworks start at 9.30 pm. Be prepared for a lot of traffic. Just click here to get more details about fireworks in St Augustine on our special event page.
Fireworks – Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
You can also go to Jacksonville Beach for fireworks. Â The beach area has its own Liberty celebration near Sea Walk Pavilion with music, food and fun. Fireworks at 9.30 pm.
Stars & Stripes Festival Fernandina – Amelia Island
Do your kids ask questions about how stuff works or why something does this or that? Most kids do and many of the questions relate to police cars, ambulances or fire engines. The Stars & Stripes Festival includes a popular “touch a truck” program where you can learn more about these vehicles. Â It’s a fun learning opportunity for the young ones! The festival is followed by a parade and then fireworks in downtown Fernandina, Amelia Island, Fla.
Watch our video from the event and get all the details about the Fourth of July event in Fernandina on our special events page, just click here for details.
Coke Zero 400 Weekend – Daytona, Fla
Race fans from all over are heading to Daytona Beach for the Coke Zero 400 Weekend. Â The weekend kicks off with the Sub Jalapeno 250 on Friday July 1, 2011 and continues with the big event, the Coke Zero 400 The NASCAR Nationwide Series on Saturday July 2, 2011.
The race event is followed by spectacular fireworks. More details on our special events page for Coke Zero 400 Weekend in Daytona.
Other pages of interest:
Annual Events & Festivals Jacksonville