Fourth of July Events
Fourth of July in Jacksonville, Florida
Sunday July 4, 2010
Happy Birthday America! There is no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with spectacular fireworks, and Jacksonville offers one of the best shows around. The fireworks are launched from barges located between the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street bridge. The fireworks will be choreographed to a special patriotic soundtrack which you can hear on both the Northbank and the Southbank.
Fireworks on the Downtown Riverfront
The fireworks is scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks can be viewed from the Northbank and Southbank of the St. Johns River. Fireworks in downtown Jacksonville will be launched from river barges behind Metropolitan Park, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and The Jacksonville Landing along with strobes on the Main Street Bridge and the Acosta Bridge.
Jacksonville Landing
The Jacksonville Landing offers live music from the stage.
All-American 4th at The Landing
Live entertainment in the Courtyard by TBA 2 – 5:30 p.m.
5 x 7 Band 6 – 9:45 p.m.
Jay Garret Band 10 pm. – 2 a.m. breaking for the City of Jacksonville’s Fireworks on the riverfront 9:45 p.m.
The Jacksonville Landing: (904) 353-1188 or www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Liberty Celebration & Fireworks – Jacksonville Beach, Fl
There is no better place to celebrate Independance Day than the beach. On Sunday, July 4th Jax Beach has its own Liberty Celebration at Sea Walk Pavilion. The event kicks off at 4:00 pm and continues until 9:30 PM
There will be music, food and fun at the Sea Walk Pavilion.
Fireworks display from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier at 9:30 PM.
Parking Downtown Jacksonville
Sport Complex (Northbank), $5
Water Street Garage (Northbank), $10, Open at 5 p.m.
Courthouse West Lot, $10, Open at 5 p.m.
Yates Garage, $10, Open at 5 p.m.
Kings Avenue Parking Garage (Southbank), $5,
Park at the Kings Avenue Parking Garage on the Southbank and take a Water Taxi to the Jacksonville Municipal Marina near Metropolitan Park. For ice skating, the Veterans Memorial Arena is just a short walk from Metropolitan Park.
For complete information and a downtown parking map, visit www.downtownjacksonville.org
Downtown Trolley
Hours of Operation on July 4, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Service will be limited during the fireworks show due to the Acosta Bridge closure. Service will continue after the show ends.
Fares $1 per person. Children ages 12 and under are free
Trolley Stops
* Metropolitan Park (Main entrance)
* Veterans Memorial Arena (Adams St. and A. Philip Randolph Blvd.)
* Liberty St. and Bay St. (near downtown bars)
* Hyatt Regency Hotel (Newnan St. and Bay St.)
* The Jacksonville Landing (Water St. and Hogan St.)
* Museum of Science and History-MOSH (Museum Circle)
* Crown Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront (Riverplace Blvd.)
* Riverside Arts Market (Riverside Ave. near the Fuller Warren Bridge)
