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.

Where to See Fireworks

Fun, Food & Drink Ideas

Where to See July 4th Fireworks in Jacksonville, Florida

View the Fourth of July fireworks from these locations starting at 9 pm:

Downtown Jacksonville

Ray Greene Park (park will be closed for the launch)

The Avenues Mall

Trinity Baptist Church

Ed Austin Regional Park

Jacksonville Beach Pier

red and white fireworks fill the night sky over Downtown Jacksonville

Jax 4th of July Fun

Throwback Baseball Game - An American Classic

Head to Klutho Park (204 W 3rd Street) on July 4 from 10 am-2 pm for a Throwback Baseball Game hosted by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council. This free event is family and dog-friendly (all dogs need to be on a leash)! Come out and watch the Eastside Reds versus the Westside Giants compete in authentic, turn-of-the-century uniforms and equipment complete with a live announcer. Find more information here!

Fourth of July Party on the USS Orleck

Celebrate the Fourth of July on an American piece of history - the USS Orleck in Downtown Jacksonville. Enjoy fireworks, a live band, full bar and more on July 4 from 8-11 pm! Click here for more information.

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. Let’s take a look at 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 just-opened 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. For a more traditional burger, head over to Graffti Junktion.

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!