A Guide to July Fourth in Jacksonville: Fireworks, Food & Fun

Will you be in Jax to celebrate Independence Day this year? There are plenty of fireworks displays and Fourth of July events happening around town.

Here are our top picks for watching fireworks and celebrating in Jacksonville this holiday weekend.

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Parking Information
Food & Drink

Where to Celebrate July 4th in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is hosting some incredible events for the America 250 and Fourth of July celebration that you can't miss! Check out the events below.

Fourth of July Events

Parking Information

Reminder: On-street meter parking is free on weekends.

Northbank Parking Options:
Water Street Garage = 541 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Courthouse Garage = 151 Clay St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jax Center Garage = 1 W. Bay St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Yates Garage = 200 E Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202

Southbank Parking Options:
DCPS Parking Lot = 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Under the Acosta Expressway = 901 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Former MOSH Parking Lot = 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207

The Main Street and Acosta bridges will be shut down for fireworks from 8:45 to 10:30 p.m.

red and white fireworks fill the night sky over Downtown Jacksonville

Food & Drink Ideas

Discover 29 of the best drinks in Jacksonville! Many of Jacksonville’s best bars with views take it to the next level—quite literally—with their rooftop bars. Check out the coolest, hippest and most upscale rooftop bars in Jax, from trendy microbreweries in historic neighborhoods, to beachfront rooftops that let you take in Jacksonville’s coast and river regions, to some lively nightlife hotspots.

For dinner options, there’s nothing more American than a classic burger with all the toppings and a side of hot, fresh fries. According to a popular Jacksonville restaurant reviewer, you can find Jacksonville's best burger—in terms of quality, variety, execution, and consistency—at Epik Burger. We hear their bacon cheeseburger is killer.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday in Jacksonville, and if you have any questions about things to do over the July 4th weekend, get in touch!

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