Fourth of July in Jacksonville, Florida
Monday July 4, 2011
Good food and fireworks is a necessity for Fourth of July, 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 around 9:30 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 during the All-American 4th at The Landing.
Live music and entertainment in the Courtyard all day.
The Jacksonville Landing: (904) 353-1188 or www.jacksonvillelanding.com
Information about parking etc for the downtown area is available at the bottom of this page.
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)
Music & Fireworks – Cummer Gardens
One of the best ideas for Fourth of July is to spend the evening at Cummer Gardens. Cummer is organizing a special event with a concert and fireworks. Just imagine, first you spend a relaxing time in the garden enjoying a special Fourth of July concert with jazz, swing and patriotic music. As a grande finale, watch the fireworks over the St. Johns River. You will have the best seats in the house. The concert at Cummer takes place on Monday, July 4, 2011 starting at 7:00 pm.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverages. Food and drink will also be available for purchase from the TreeCup Café.
Advance-purchase tickets $10 for Members and Non-members are available.
Call 904.356.6857 for more information.
Fireworks – Jacksonville Beach, Fl
Jacksonville Beach celebrates the Fourth of July with special festivities at the beach. The Liberty Celebration & Fireworks takes place near Sea Walk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
There will be music, food and fun to celebrate Fourth of July.
Fireworks display from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier at 9:30 PM.
Fourth of July – Orange Park
The Apple Pie Celebation of Fourth of July in Orange Park returns again on July 4, 2011. This will be the eleventh year for the festival that offers lots of family-friendly fun . The celebration kicks off at 11:00 AM, and at 2:00 PM the parade starts. The 4th of July parade begins at the Kennel Club and from there it proceeds to Moosehaven along River Road.
There are free rides and games all day for the younger ones, as well as a number of contests. Since this event is called the Apple Pie Celebration there is of course both a pie baking competition and more importantly a pie throwing competition. In the throwing event you even get to trow your pies at local elected official , education and corporate leaders. Sounds like a hoot!
In addition, the rock band Molly Hatchet is performing. A new addition for this year is a beer garden. Hmm, I thought beer gardens were for October fest, but Orange Park is making it a real party this year. No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without fireworks, and this festival ends with fireworks at approximately 9:30 PM. There is also fireworks at Orange Park Mall at about 9.30 pm.
