JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The Fourth of July is around the corner and there are plenty of places in the Jacksonville area, Northeast Florida, and Southeast Georgia to watch fireworks displays.<\/p>\n
Here are the times and places where you can watch fireworks across the area:<\/p>\n
Northeast FloridaClay County<\/p>\n
Keystone Heights<\/b><\/p>\n
Keystone Heights will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration with food vendors, a parade, a 5K run, and fireworks on Saturday, July 4<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Fireworks will go off from Keystone Beach at 9 p.m. Armbands can be purchased in advance ($1 for residents and $2 for non-residents) or the day of ($3). Call 352-473-4807 to purchase in advance. <\/p>\n
Orange Park<\/b><\/p>\n
American Pride 4th of July<\/b><\/a> is back at Moosehaven this year on Saturday, July 4<\/b>! The free event starts at 5 p.m. and features live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River at dusk.<\/p>\n Duval County<\/p>\n Jacksonville<\/b><\/p>\n The City of Jacksonville\u2019s fireworks will be launched Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m<\/b>. along the riverfront. Festivities begin at 4 p.m., with live music, food and local art.<\/p>\n For more information about parking and road closures, click here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Beach<\/b><\/p>\n Bring the entire family to the beach to celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday. Fireworks will be launched from the pier (504 1st St. N.) at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4<\/b>.<\/p>\n Nassau County<\/p>\n Fernandina Beach<\/b><\/p>\n Light Up Amelia – 4th of July Celebration<\/a> kicks off on Saturday, July 4<\/b> at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n St. Johns County<\/p>\n St. Augustine<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cFireworks Over The Matanzas,\u201d<\/a> a 20-minute aerial display of pyrotechnics high over Matanzas Bay, begins at 9 p.m<\/b>. on Saturday, July 4<\/b>. <\/p>\n The fireworks, which can be seen over the bayfront between the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Bridge of Lions, are set to a soundtrack of patriotic music. <\/p>\n Festivities will begin at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Columbia County<\/p>\n Lake City<\/b><\/p>\n The 250th Celebration of America<\/a> takes place on Saturday, July 4<\/b> at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (164 SE Mary Ethel Lane) Events begin at 5 p.m. <\/p>\n A laser show is scheduled at 9:15 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Putnam County<\/p>\n Palatka<\/b><\/p>\n Food, music, and entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 4<\/b>. Fireworks are scheduled to take place at approximately 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n The celebration will include food trucks, a kids\u2019 zone, and boat parade. Click here for more information<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n Union County<\/p>\n Lake Butler<\/b><\/p>\n The Lake Butler Rotary Club is proud to host its Independence Day Celebration at Lakeside Park on Saturday, July 4<\/b>.<\/p>\n The celebration will include a car show, food trucks, vendors, and more. <\/p>\n Southeast GeorgiaCamden County<\/p>\n St. Marys<\/b><\/p>\n As part of its <\/b>2026 Independence Day festival, St. Marys will hold a fireworks display over the St. Marys River Saturday, July 4<\/b> at dusk. <\/p>\n The festival is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Glynn County<\/p>\n Brunswick<\/b><\/p>\n Get ready for an Old-fashioned 4th of July Celebration<\/a> at Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4<\/b>.<\/p>\n Jekyll Island<\/b><\/p>\n Beachfront fireworks will take place Saturday, July 4, <\/b>around 9 p.m. Arrive early to claim your spot on the miles of wide beach on Jekyll. Ideal viewing locations include <\/b>Great Dunes Beach Park<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Oceanview Beach Park<\/b><\/a>. For more information, click here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n The Jekyll Island parking fee will be increased on the day of the event. The fee at the parking gate will be an additional $5 per daily pass; annual passes are not impacted. For additional information, please visit the <\/b>Parking Passes & Entry<\/b><\/a> <\/b>page of Jekyll Island\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Sea Island<\/b><\/p>\n For guests and residents of Sea Island: <\/b>The Cloister and Beach Club have many activities scheduled each year during the 4th of July weekend<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n St. Simons Island<\/b><\/p>\n A fireworks display will take place Saturday, July 4, <\/b>around 9 p.m. at the Neptune Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information, visit goldenisles.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n Did we miss a fireworks display? 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