Communities Celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks, Parades, Concerts Honor America's Birthday
POSTED: Thursday, July 2, 2009
UPDATED: 9:57 am EDT July 4,
2009
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:
City of Jacksonville
SATURDAY
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) Jacksonville Beach
SATURDAY
"Liberty Celebration," 4 to 10 p.m., Sea Walk Pavilion Food and music, including Navy Band Southeast Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.Confederate Park, Springfield
SATURDAY
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.Orange Park
SATURDAY
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.Fernandina Beach
SATURDAY
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.Flagler Beach
FRIDAY
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 duskSt. Augustine
SATURDAY
The All-Star Orchestra plays at the Plaza de la Constitucion, 6 to 8 p.m. Fireworks over the Mantanzas, 9:30 p.m.Brunswick
SATURDAY
Celebration at Mary Ross Waterfront Park begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at darkJekyll Island
SATURDAY
Beach deck near convention center; fireworks at darkSt. Simons Island
SATURDAY
Fireworks at 9 p.m. at pierSt. Marys
SATURDAY
All-day festival along waterfront includes foot races, classic car show, kids' area and live music. Parade at 10 a.m.; fireworks after darkWaycross
SATURDAY
All-day even at Memorial Stadium features live music, food and games. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
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