FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kirsten Barnhorst (904) 255-5435
kbarnhorst@coj.net
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE’S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION TO LIGHT UP THE SKY IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 16, 2025 – The City of Jacksonville invites you to celebrate our nation's independence with a spectacular fireworks display in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, on Friday, July 4th, starting at 9:00 p.m. This year, the impressive display of fireworks will take place exclusively in Downtown Jacksonville.
You can view the fireworks from the North and South banks along the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville. Launch locations are the Acosta Bridge and East of the Main Street Bridge. Public and private parking lots will be open. Parking lots are listed below, but are subject to availability and changes:
Southbank
- DCPS Parking Lot: 1701 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Kings Ave Station Parking Garage: 1201 King Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Under Acosta Expressway: 901 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Northbank
- Old Landing Lot Parking: 21 E. Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
The annual fireworks celebration will require the shutdown of the Main Street Bridge and the Acosta Bridge. Full bridge closures for both bridges will take place from 8:45 pm to 10:30 pm. All roadways are expected to reopen by 10:30 pm.
For more details about Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, see the attached map and/or visit events.coj.net.
About the City of Jacksonville Office of Sports and Entertainment
The City of Jacksonville’s Office of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts, and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the Jacksonville brand, and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events each year, making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit events.coj.net.
About the City of Jacksonville
The City of Jacksonville is the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, serving one million residents. City of Jacksonville leadership includes Mayor Donna Deegan and a 19-member City Council led by President Randy White. To learn more, visit jacksonville.gov.