JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 4th of July falls on a Thursday this year, which means a couple of things. For one, a lot of people will be taking Friday off for an extra-long weekend. But it also means celebrations will be spread out over most of a week, and if you’re into fireworks, you’ll have plenty of options for celebrating America's birthday.
Jacksonville’s big fireworks show will be on the 4th and will be spread out around the city, much like last year. Here’s where you’ll find Independence Day celebrations around the region.
Saturday, June 29
Macclenny: 2024 Independence Day Celebration
Food trucks and live music start at 5 p.m. at Memorial/Duck Pond Park, followed by fireworks at dusk. Info: facebook.com
Wednesday, July 3
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
It’s not unusual for the Shrimp to set off fireworks after a Friday or Saturday night game at 121 Financial Ballpark, but this one is marked as an Independence Day Celebration. Info: milb.com/jacksonville
Thursday, July 4
Jacksonville: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Jacksonville is once again spreading the fun around the city. Fireworks will be launched at 9 p.m. at several locations around the city — Riverfront Plaza, Ray Greene Park, The Avenues mall, Trinity Baptist Church and Ed Austin Regional Park. Info: specialevents.coj.net
St. Augustine: Fireworks Over the Matanzas
St. Augustine’s All Star Orchestra plays patriotic favorites at 6 p.m., followed by a 20-minute fireworks display over Matanzas Bay starting at 9:30 p.m. Info: citystaug.com
Keystone Heights: 56th Annual 4th of July Celebration
There’s an 8 a.m. 5K run, an 11 a.m. Sound of Freedom Parade, a daylong festival, a 5 p.m. concert by Paul Wane and 9:30 p.m. fireworks at Keystone Beach Park. Info: exploreclay.com
Orange Park: American Pride 4th of July
Free event starts at 5 p.m. at Moosehaven with a kids’ zone, live music, food trucks and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Info: moosehaven.org
Jacksonville Beach
Live patriotic music at Seawalk Pavilion starts at 8 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m. Info: jacksonvillebeach.org
Hilliard and Callahan: Independence Day Celebration
Hilliard, Callahan and Nassau County join forces for watermelon-eating contests, food trucks and fireworks at 9 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Callahan. Info: facebook.com
Glen St. Mary: Freedom Celebration 2024
Live music, raffles and fireworks at Souls Harbor Church, starting at 7:30 p.m. Info: facebook.com
Clay County: Food Trucks & Fireworks
Russell Baptist Church on Sandridge Road is the venue for food trucks and fireworks. Info: russellbaptist.com
Palm Coast: United Flagler 4th
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell and Flagler County are throwing a joint celebration, with a parade down A1A in Flagler Beach and fireworks at 9 p.m. at Flagler Executive Airport. Info: unitedflagler4th.com
Fernandina Beach: Hometown 4th of July
Festivities start at 6 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach, with a DJ, food trucks and vendors. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. over the marina. Info: fbfl.us
St. Marys, Ga.: Independence Day Festival
Live entertainment and vendors at St. Marys Waterfront Park, followed by 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Info: visitstmarys.com
Saturday, July 6
Lake Butler: Independence Day Celebration
10 a.m. car show, fireworks at dusk at Lakeside Park. Info: facebook.com
This story first appeared on First Coast News news partner The Florida Times-Union.