Communities Celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks, Parades, Concerts Honor America's Birthday
POSTED: Thursday, July 2, 2009
UPDATED: 9:57 am EDT July 4,
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Cities and towns across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia are holding community celebrations for Independence Day.Here's a sampling of activities available:Ice Skating and family activities, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Memorial Arena ($3 skate rental) American Flag display along Independent Drive near the Main Street Bridge, 9 a.m. to midnight Concert in Metropolitan Park. Gates open at 4 p.m., music begins at 5 p.m. Boat decorating contest, 4 p.m., Northbank riverfront Fireworks over the St. Johns River, 9:45 p.m. (also live on Channel 4) "Liberty Celebration," 4 to 10 p.m., Sea Walk Pavilion Food and music, including Navy Band Southeast Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Second Annual God And Country Celebration by Solomon Lodge No. 20 and Scottish Rite of Jacksonville Music, speakers, historical tours, carriage rides, kids' area Begins at 10 a.m. 10th annual parade down River Road, 2 p.m. American Pie Fourth of July event at Moosehaven Retirement Community Fireworks display over the St. Johns River, 9:30 p.m. Stars and Stripes Freedom Festival at the Central Park Pavilion, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patriotic Parade down Centre Street, 7 p.m. Concert of American music in front of the Depot, 8 p.m. Fireworks at the Harbor Marina, 9:30 p.m. Music, beauty pageant and drum circle, downtown, 5 to 11 p.m. SATURDAY Music, BBQ and watermelon eating contests and more, downtown, noon to 11 p.m. Fireworks at dusk The All-Star Orchestra plays at the Plaza de la Constitucion, 6 to 8 p.m. Fireworks over the Mantanzas, 9:30 p.m. Celebration at Mary Ross Waterfront Park begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at dark Beach deck near convention center; fireworks at dark Fireworks at 9 p.m. at pier All-day festival along waterfront includes foot races, classic car show, kids' area and live music. Parade at 10 a.m.; fireworks after dark All-day even at Memorial Stadium features live music, food and games. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
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